Another One Bites the Dust Jacket Due to Online Buyers

Jacobson's Books & More, Hillsboro, Oregon

The final chapter...

"For over 5-1/2 years Jacobsen's Books has served the community of Hillsboro with new and used books, supported local authors and hosted events. It has been a difficult journey, but I feel like the store has made an impact on the community, and I have mostly enjoyed it!

"It is with great regret that I have to announce that Jacobsen’s Books will be unable to stay open and will be closing the doors in February.

"Thank you to all who have supported me, shopped here, promoted the store and become my friends. I truly appreciate you, without such great community support we could not have been here for this long.

"I hate to be another bookstore that didn't make it, but I look back at all that we have achieved and I am proud of what was accomplished:

• Events like Find Waldo- 3 years
  
• Santa Claus - 2 years
• Summer Reading Program- 3 years
• Too many author events to name..
• Carried over 100 local author books
• Supported authors during the Farmer's Market
• Offered discounts to schools and teachers
• Donationed to many schools and other organizations- over $1500 worth of books alone in 2015

"It is a difficult business. I have a very loyal following but I also hear nearly every day people who say 'I’ll just buy it online.' Please support, or continue to support your local bookstores, really all local small retail businesses!"  

Thank you again.

Tina Jacobsen

A FIVE STAR Amazon Review for "Voodoo Virus"

Don't Let the Title Scare You

"I bought this copy from the author at a fair. It's actually the most fun I've had in ages. I've been reading a ton of Y/A for friends and found them enjoyable despite the fact than I'm not the target age group at all. This is Middle Grade, so it's even further from something I'd read (my daughter is only 4 months old so we're not there yet). But I cut my teeth on Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. I watched a lot of Scooby Doo as a grade-schooler. This book took me back. It was a fast, fun trip back in time.

"Let's get to the hard parts. This has got to be a marketing challenge for the author. His message is positive, the language and content are age appropriate, and his treatment of the topic is perfect. We live in less innocent times, however. I can imagine a lot of people getting turned off by anything Voodoo. Cast your mind on Disney for a second, and the difference between their treatment of fairy tales and Grimm's telling of them. The author here is solidly in the Disney camp, only he's got a Scooby Doo style twist that means that it's not really Zombies.

"In conclusion: I wouldn't hesitate to let my daughter read this book when she reaches middle grade. In fact I'd encourage her to read it. I believe children get better at reading when they can enjoy it. ~Andy

Awesome! Reader Gives Five Star Review to AVZ

 Even the Amish community isn't immune to the zombie plague!, June 19, 2014

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This review is from: The Amish vs. The Zombies (Kindle Edition)

This isn't just a story where the Amish battles zombies. Thanks to Gregory's research, the Amish characters are very authentic and the reader learns a lot about the Amish beliefs and traditions. This is a christian story written by a christian writer ironically with zombies. The ending to the story is just perfect, not going to give anything away. This is a very fun read and even though I'm an Englischer, I still related to the characters and their conflicts of belief in this good vs evil story. This is a book worth reading for zombie and christian fiction lovers.

Written by: Derek Ailes, Author "Zombie Command: Demon's Unleased" 

AVZ on Amazon Kindle Email Promo

I was thrilled to see that The Amish vs. The Zombies was listed (featured at the top) of Amazon Kindle's email blast today! That could lead to a few sales (one hopes). Thank you Amazon.com.

Did YOU get it?

If you've got a Kindle like me it only takes a minute and you have the book in hand for $4.99 period. No postage. BAM! Like magic. And if you've got PRIME, well, right now there's no charge to borrow the book (for a limited window of time).