Music plays a big part in my writing process. If I'm sitting at my laptop, I almost always have my ear-buds in. I know what you're thinking though-- Every time I see a novel's playlist, I always think How in the world do these songs relate to the novel? This isn't what I pictured while reading at all! But that's what's so great about books-- we all bring our own experienced to the mix. However, I'm going to share my inspirations anyway. Here are the songs that influenced and inspired me while writing The Apple Tree:

Three Wishes by The Pierces
I call this Bianca's theme song because it just seems to fit her. Not necessarily the lyrics, but the tone and melody feels like her. 

 
I can't believe it's been three days since The Apple Tree was released and I never posted about it here on the blog! Things have been so crazy. I found out we were moving out of town just a week before my planned release date, so I've been busy trying to get that all sorted out and my novel has fallen by the wayside, which is such a bummer! 

But anyways- you can buy it now! Paperback and e-book are both available on Amazon!

I really hope you enjoy the story as much as I do. Don't forget to leave a review and spread the word!

As soon as things settle down with my move, I have several things planned for promotions on The Apple Tree, as well as some cool bonus material. So stay tuned!
 
My Goodreads giveaway has just started! Win one of three signed copies of The Apple Tree. Help spread the word by telling your friends. And while you're on Goodreads, don't forget to add it to your to-read list. Giveaway ends November 15, 2013. Sign-up below. 

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The Apple Tree by Kara Jimenez

The Apple Tree

by Kara Jimenez

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The Apple Tree is officially finished and has been submitted for formatting! To celebrate, here's chapter one to wet your taste buds. The entire book will be released November 15, 2013 and will be available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 


Chapter One

Bianca shoved moss-covered branches out of the way as she stumbled through the woods. Where the heck was the highway? 

She kicked a pebble across the forest floor and cursed the deer who’d led her into the dense vegetation. The animal had stood only a few feet from the road and would’ve made a lovely photograph. Easy, right? She should be cursing herself for being so foolish. 

 
Super exciting news today! 

The Apple Tree is close enough to finished that I've set a release date. Are you ready?

November 15, 2013

The book will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Mark your calendars!  I've got the date circled in red and little purple stars stickers all around it :)

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I've been feeling uneasy about the cover for The Apple Tree for awhile now. I didn't feel like the previous image I chose said the right things about the book. To me, the old image said sweet contemporary romance when what I wanted was sexy supernatural romance.

After a lot of debate, I decided to hire a designer for help. I went with L.J. at Mayhem Cover Creations and she came up with this great cover. 


I feel like this one says Supernatural Romance much more than the old and I love the title font. 

What do you think?

Here's the old cover for comparison:
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    Kara Jimenez lives in Corvallis, Oregon with her pizza-making husband, three rambunctious kids and eight crazy chickens that like to peck her to pieces. When she’s not writing you can find her teaching her children, filling her cupboards with homemade jam and eating coffee ice cream.

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