GENERAL FAQ

Do you need beta readers?

Not at this time.

How does one become a beta reader?

I don't know how other authors choose their beta readers, and I imagine it's different for everyone. I chose readers who I've known for years, and whose opinions I’ve come to trust. 2013 was my first year to have beta readers.

What inspired you to start writing?

I have written since my birthday party in the third grade when Ryan gifted me my first diary. I wrote in every page, front and back, and once that was full, I asked my mom to purchase me a three-ring binder which I filled with loose leaf notebook paper. I used that as a journal and wrote almost every day. By the time I graduated high school, I had twenty-one journals. I also wrote short plays in high school, and blogged as an adult.

Providence exists because my best friend, Beth, called me one January evening and a conversation about blogging turned into the famous question, “Why don’t you just write a book?” I answered, “Well, there is this story I’ve been chewing on for five years.” I told her the basics of my idea, and she said, after a dramatic pause, “I have goosebumps. Get off the phone, sit down at your computer right now and start writing!” So I did.

Do you plan to write other books?

Yes. Please visit the books tab for a complete list of my works, reading order, and upcoming projects.

I am involved in [insert charity here]. Would you be interested in donating money/a signed book/promoting it on your site?

I am genuinely appreciative of anyone involved in raising awareness and money for charity. I am involved in charities near and dear to my heart, too, that I donate time and funds to every year. It is impossible for me to donate books and/or money to everyone who asks, and because I don’t wish to discriminate, I’ve decided it’s best to donate to charities personal to me. Thank you so much for doing your part!

My friend/family member/child has a Go Fund Me. Would you post the link to your social media?

I have multiple requests a day to share fundraisers for various causes, some utterly heartbreaking. Like charities, if I shared every request, that’s all my social media would consist of. Because I can’t post all, I’ve decided it’s best not to post any with the exception of personal friends and family.

Do you sell signed books?

Beautiful Disaster is available in a special signed hardcover edition from Amazon HERE. Beautiful Oblivion is available in a special signed hardcover edition HERE. Beautiful Burn is available as a special signed hardcover edition HERE. These are limited editions, and once they're sold out, they will no longer be available. Only current releases will be available to order signed for a limited number of pre-orders. The only exception is older titles released with a new cover like the revamped covers for the Providence series, for example.

Do you plan on printing [insert book name here] in hardback?

Hardbacks must be paid for upfront, and it’s most cost-effective to order 1000 units at a time. They must also be stored at my home in a climate-controlled area, and do not move quickly.

I currently have hardback copies of Beautiful Redemption, Beautiful Sacrifice, and Beautiful Burn. If you would like personalized signed copies. I sell them as a set for $60. Price includes domestic shipping. Please contact my assistant at jmcguireassistant@gmail.com.

I love your books, but have only read them on my eReader. Can I send you my eReader cover/will you send me a sheet of paper with your autograph?

I appreciate so much that you enjoyed my books, but things do get lost in the mail, and I would feel terrible if your eReader cover (many have other signatures on them as well!) was one of them. Because of that reason, I do not accept eReader covers in the mail. I also do not mail out my signature with exception of signed releases.

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I am having a 25/100/500/1000 like giveaway. Would you be interested in donating a copy of your book?

It’s very exciting to watch your book blog or book-related social media grow, and I’m excited with you! Unfortunately, due to cost (book+shipping) multiplied by the number of blogs, I regret that it has become necessary to form a policy to refrain from giveaways.

I would love to interview you for my blog. Is this possible?

Please email my assistant.

Are you interested in a blog takeover?

No, but thank you for asking. I find it difficult to keep up with my own!

Can I get an interview from Travis Maddox?

I used to do character interviews, but quite honestly it makes me feel foolish, and I don't do them anymore. If I agree to an interview, I conduct them as myself.

I would like to review Beautiful Disaster. Would you send me a copy for review?

I only send ARC’s for current releases.

I would love for you to attend/speak at my event!

I love events, but I only budget for a few per year. Please send requests via the contact form on this website.