Dear Friends,
August is upon us…FINALLY! This means that cooler temperatures are right around the corner and that is something which always excites me! The summer of 2015 will go down in my personal history as a very interesting and remarkable summer. As you all know I experienced my very first book signing in June; July found me celebrating America’s independence and freedom with dear friends, having a rocking good time supporting my dear friend Stephen Christian as his Sammy Hagar / Van Halen era tribute band (AKA Sam Halen) blew the roof off a club called LiveWire in Old Town Scottsdale, and the discovery that I probably am too old to actually enjoy the nightlife of Old Town Scottsdale…who’d have thought THAT would ever happen? Two rock magazines have reached out to me with an interest in interviewing me for upcoming editions – one of which is an International rock magazine! I will definitely let you all know when these interviews occur, when they are published, and where you can pick up a copy! Additionally, having already been interviewed by a journalist for the Apollo High School newspaper, the Editor for the Glendale High School newspaper has also reached out to me for an interview which we have completed and she is currently working on writing…and school hasn’t even started yet!
July also brought about another new adventure in my journey which I am extremely excited to share with all of you! After much feedback from MANY amazing people, I am in the process of putting together a non-profit foundation. The Juliet D. Jones Foundation for Performing Arts in Education is in the very early stages of being put together and I am already receiving support beyond my wildest dreams and expectations. My Foundation will exist for the sole purpose of funding programs already in existence to keep them available to the kids (who ARE our future) and maybe even eventually reach the point of returning these programs to schools which felt forced to remove them. Stay tuned for more details! It’s an exciting time and we are going to do a lot of good things!!!
I know in many places the new school year will not start again until September; however, here in Arizona some schools are already back in session and the rest will follow over the course of the coming weeks. My baby will start her senior year of high school on August 10th and I will be crying in my Cheerios. Although a mother’s job is never truly finished, the fact is when you raise your children to become strong, independent, responsible adults…at some point you must recognize that portion of your job and your journey together is through. I am looking forward to my final year as an official Bandmom / Guard Mommy, walking my baby girl across the field on Senior Night, and watching her shine at her high school graduation.
“The Secret They Kept" is still finding new fans who are all asking the same question – “When will book 2 be out?” and my answer is the same… “I’m nearly done with the first draft manuscript which means I’m nearly ready for first round edits”. My hope is to have the book ready in time for Christmas; however, that depends on many things – including help! I will be submitting query letters to agents to see if we can land a good publishing deal…a deal which will make a massive difference, not just in my career but more so in the lives of student performers from music, to theater, to dance, to choir, and so forth.
No matter where you reside on this big blue marble of ours I hope that this August finds you safe, feeling joy, and surrounded by love!
All my love!
Juliet
August is upon us…FINALLY! This means that cooler temperatures are right around the corner and that is something which always excites me! The summer of 2015 will go down in my personal history as a very interesting and remarkable summer. As you all know I experienced my very first book signing in June; July found me celebrating America’s independence and freedom with dear friends, having a rocking good time supporting my dear friend Stephen Christian as his Sammy Hagar / Van Halen era tribute band (AKA Sam Halen) blew the roof off a club called LiveWire in Old Town Scottsdale, and the discovery that I probably am too old to actually enjoy the nightlife of Old Town Scottsdale…who’d have thought THAT would ever happen? Two rock magazines have reached out to me with an interest in interviewing me for upcoming editions – one of which is an International rock magazine! I will definitely let you all know when these interviews occur, when they are published, and where you can pick up a copy! Additionally, having already been interviewed by a journalist for the Apollo High School newspaper, the Editor for the Glendale High School newspaper has also reached out to me for an interview which we have completed and she is currently working on writing…and school hasn’t even started yet!
July also brought about another new adventure in my journey which I am extremely excited to share with all of you! After much feedback from MANY amazing people, I am in the process of putting together a non-profit foundation. The Juliet D. Jones Foundation for Performing Arts in Education is in the very early stages of being put together and I am already receiving support beyond my wildest dreams and expectations. My Foundation will exist for the sole purpose of funding programs already in existence to keep them available to the kids (who ARE our future) and maybe even eventually reach the point of returning these programs to schools which felt forced to remove them. Stay tuned for more details! It’s an exciting time and we are going to do a lot of good things!!!
I know in many places the new school year will not start again until September; however, here in Arizona some schools are already back in session and the rest will follow over the course of the coming weeks. My baby will start her senior year of high school on August 10th and I will be crying in my Cheerios. Although a mother’s job is never truly finished, the fact is when you raise your children to become strong, independent, responsible adults…at some point you must recognize that portion of your job and your journey together is through. I am looking forward to my final year as an official Bandmom / Guard Mommy, walking my baby girl across the field on Senior Night, and watching her shine at her high school graduation.
“The Secret They Kept" is still finding new fans who are all asking the same question – “When will book 2 be out?” and my answer is the same… “I’m nearly done with the first draft manuscript which means I’m nearly ready for first round edits”. My hope is to have the book ready in time for Christmas; however, that depends on many things – including help! I will be submitting query letters to agents to see if we can land a good publishing deal…a deal which will make a massive difference, not just in my career but more so in the lives of student performers from music, to theater, to dance, to choir, and so forth.
No matter where you reside on this big blue marble of ours I hope that this August finds you safe, feeling joy, and surrounded by love!
All my love!
Juliet
