As many of you know, after the release of my first novel in December 2019 and the success of two release parties in January 2020, I had been accepted as an Indie Author at the Tucson Festival of Books. This was super exciting to me for two reasons – 1) I was raised in Tucson,…
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December 2021 – Bisbee
After nearly two years of staying home and not doing any book signings or parties, selling only via our website, at work (Bo does this), or to people we happen to meet in person, we are finally beginning to walk the path of a published author again…but now in Arizona. It began in November with…
June 3, 2021 – Archives
It’s been way too long since I’ve updated here and here is why… Besides a year of dealing with a pandemic, all of life’s normal activities, along with trying to get our house ready to sell and just celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, I have been super busy with researching, writing, editing and editing a new and…
July 31, 2020 – Archives
Just sent in my current story for the August issue in the Belfair Bugle. When I saw on the news about the new hockey team, The Seattle Kraken, it inspired me to write. “Hey Man, What’s Kraken?” will be out in both paper and online format on August 15th. Hope you enjoy it. – Jolene
April 15, 2020 – Archives
As most of us are following the wise advice and in some places the actual government stay-at-home order, we are all looking for things to keep us busy and happy. Some are planting gardens and making craft items, some are sewing masks and gowns to help out with this current great need, and some are…
March 25, 2020 – Archives
On March 6, 2020 my hubby, myself and our two dogs took off in our truck pulling a 30′ trailer for what was to be a month long book tour from Washington State to Arizona. We took back roads both to avoid the strong EMFs and traffic that are on major highways, besides fulfilling the…
February 28, 2020 – Archives
Radio interview on ifiberonenewsradio.com about Jolene’s book! “Local author Jolene Sladekova came on Daybreak with Jeff and Spencer to talk about her book “The Mouth, The Heat and a Bus Load of Hippies”. The book talks about her travel experience moving from Arizona to Washington.” CLICK HERE to listen.
February 20, 2020 – Archives
On February 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm I was interviewed by Peter Stockwell representing KLAW (Kitsap Literary Artists & Writers) on the sound stage of BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television). This interview will be aired locally on March 6, 2020 at 6:00 pm (Wavecable Channel 3 or Comcast Channel 12) or can be streamed at…
February 3, 2020 – Archives
Something really bizarre happened yesterday that I have to tell you all about. As we were driving on Hwy 101 heading from Shelton to Olympia, all of a sudden our truck went absolutely crazy! Suddenly all four automatic door locks starting going up and down and all dash and inside lights started going off and…
January 25, 2020 – Archives
Gig Harbor Book Party last Saturday (25th) was a success! Thank you to all that attended and purchased books.