Monday, 3 March 2025

 Guest Post With Jessie Cahalin

Meet Jessie.
My guest this week is another fellow Cariad, the wonderfully supportive, Jessie Calahin. She hails from Yorkshire but has lived in Wales for many years. Her new book is out on Tuesday, 4th March and is already receiving fabulous reviews.

Jessie, welcome back to the blog! This week you're going to be appearing on a number of blogs so we're honoured that you've made time to join us. 

I think you're going to tell us more about your new novel so it's over to you.   

A Gift for Maisie Bloom: Jessie’s Book Launch


A Gift for Maisie Bloom is the story of a newly qualified teacher who becomes an accidental sleuth and falls in love. I hope everyone will love Maisie's company and enjoy an escape to my fictional village of Heatherbridge.

Heatherbridge is based on Kettlewell. This village in the Yorkshire Dales first charmed me when I was in primary school and it also inspired my love of hiking. You may be familiar with Kettlewell as it was used to represent Knapley in Calendar Girls. The place has always remained in my heart, and I dreamed of buying a cottage there when I was ten years old. Lucky Maisie Bloom inherits Tanglewood Cottage in Heatherbridge. 

The bridge in Kettlewell that inspired Back o’ Beyond Bridge

These Kettlewell cottages inspired Tanglewood Cottage
As a writer, I could build my dream cottage without the hassle of employing builders and making copious amounts of tea. Creating a Yorkshire village gave me the chance to travel in my imagination during lockdown.  It was such a joy to write an uplifting story that transported me to Yorkshire and then Paris. The characters burst onto the page, making me giggle at their shenanigans.



Jessie in Ilkley, singing the Yorkshire Anthem - On Ilkla Mooar Baht 'at









A Gift for Maisie Bloom is my debut romance novel, and I am excited to present Maisie and friends to readers. In fact, I loved visiting Heatherbridge so much that I am currently writing another story.

Here is a little more information about A Gift for Maisie Bloom:

You’re not supposed to fall in love when investigating your aunt’s disappearance.

When Maisie Bloom inherits her aunt’s cottage in Yorkshire, life is perfect, including her two love interests. But when mysterious mail and blog posts arrive, she discovers Aunt Ada was investigating the disappearance of a prolific author in Paris. Was it murder? Soon Maisie is hot on the trail.

But can you sleuth in Paris without falling in love?

What do the readers say about the novel?

‘This wonderful mystery is a gift for readers who enjoy cozy crime, intrigue and romance. Loved Maisie and I want to solve more mysteries with her. More please!’

Lizzie Lamb – RNA Indie Author Champion

‘Refreshingly different! Laugh-out-loud humour laced with whimsy, eccentric characters and delightful glimpses of the Yorkshire countryside and romantic Paris. Will Maisie find what she is searching for? I so enjoyed the journey. I love the pearls of wisdom sprinkled in this lovely story.’

Angela Petch – Bestselling author

More about Jessie:

Jessie is a northern writer who has lived in Wales for over half of her life. She writes romance books with an enthralling mystery to hook the reader. 

From an early age, Jessie spun elaborate stories to explain why her father wore cowboy boots and owned many rusty cars. Writing has always been her perfect escape destination, and she was thrilled to encourage her pupils to love the power of words and follow their dreams.

Website:    https://jessiecahalin.com/

Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/@BooksInHandbag

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiecahalinwrites

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JessieCahalinAuthor/

Book Links

Kindle UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DVQ9X7WX

Kobo

https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/a-gift-for-maisie-bloom

Apple

https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-gift-for-maisie-bloom-fun-romance-gripping-cozy-mystery/id6741367402

Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=t9w7EQAAQBAJ&pli=1

Thank you, Jessie. Your novel looks and sounds wonderful. I'm so envious of Maisie inheriting beautiful Tanglewood Cottage! I can't wait for Tuesday when A Gift for Maisie Bloom will appear on my Kindle. 

Thank you for reading. I hope you found knowing more about Jessie's book as intriguing as I did. 

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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 March 2025 at 00:36

    Jan, It is an honour to visit your blog today and introduce Maisie's world. I am excited to share Maisie's story tomorrow and hope readers will enjoy it. Yorkshire has a special place in my heart, and I always dreamed to living in one of those quaint stone built cottages. Maisie is living my dream, and even manages to travel to Paris. However, there are some very nosy neighbours in the idyllic village.

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    1. Jan Baynham3 March 2025 at 06:47

      It's a pleasure to welcome you back. Jessie. I can't wait to read Maisie's story.

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  2. Patricia Fustenberg3 March 2025 at 01:21

    Jan, what a heartwarming introduction to Jessie's soon to be published romantic comedy novel and to the start of her blog tour.
    I loved "A Gift for Maisie Bloom." I thought it was a fresh and witty story and Maisie, so unconventional, won my heart. I am thrilled to hear that Jessie works on another adventure for Maisie. It was interesting to learn that Heatherbridge village is based on a real town, one so special to Jessie
    Good luck with your RomCom debut, Jessie!

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    1. Jan Baynham3 March 2025 at 06:50

      Thank you, Patricia. You already know the treat we readers are in for once the novel arrives on our Kindles in the morning. I agree that it's great to hear that Jessie is writing another Maisie story.

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    2. Patricia Fustenberg3 March 2025 at 07:22

      Most definitely, Jan. Some stories captivate you and you establish a connection with the characters, you simply don't want to let them go :)

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  3. Lorraine Hossington3 March 2025 at 03:13

    Hi Jan, this sounds an amazing book. I look forward to reading it. It sounds a lovely location that Jessie has chosen for it to be set. And a mystery to be solved. Enjoy your publication day, Jessie.

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    1. Jan Baynham3 March 2025 at 06:52

      Thank you for commenting, Lorraine. Yes, like you, I can't wait to read it. Part of Jessie's special day is going to be spent with fellow Cariads at our monthly face-to-face meeting. I believe there's going to be cake!

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    2. Anonymous3 March 2025 at 07:29

      Dear Lorraine,
      Many thanks for your kind words. I wish you could be there to celebrate with us. Jessie x

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  4. Anonymous3 March 2025 at 07:41

    I'm so excited for Jessie and publication day finally arriving. As an author, I know how hard we have to work to write the best book we can. Having had the priviledge of reading an ARC of the novel I know that Jessie has poured heart and soul into this book. I'm already looking forward to #2 in the series. Go Jessie. Go Maisie.

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    1. Anonymous3 March 2025 at 07:53

      Thanks so much for your support, Lizzie. Indie publishing is a challenge, but I am enjoying the marketing. Maisie is a fun character and I can feel her enthusiasm as I write. I wish you could be with us in Cardiff tomorrow. The cake is delicious!

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  5. Angela petch3 March 2025 at 08:29

    So excited that Jessie Cahalin's new book will be out in the world. I was lucky enough to read a very early version of Maisie's story and I so enjoyed it. The world needs Maisie and her adventures. Wishing Jessie so much good fortune with this publication. Lovely blog, Jan. As you say, Jessie is one of the most supportive authors out there in the community.

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