Sunday, July 20, 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025

πŸ•Š️ When Hamlet Chooses the Living: A Spiritual Twist on a Classic Tale



What if Hamlet had chosen love over vengeance?

Responsibility over rage?
The living... over the dead?

“The ghost still lingers in my thoughts, Captain—but I’ve chosen to bear responsibility for the living, not be ruled by the dead.”
Prince Hamlet, from Hamlet’s Last Choice

πŸ“ Want more poetic or thought-provoking lines from the book?

You can find a selection of quotes from Hamlet’s Last Choice on Goodreads:
πŸ‘‰ See more quotes on Goodreads 

If one resonates with you, feel free to tap the ❤️ “Like” button — or better yet, after reading your ARC, share your favorite line as your own quote on Goodreads. I’d be deeply honored to see which words speak to your soul.

Monday, July 7, 2025

🎭 Help Me Choose the Illustration for Hamlet’s Last Choice! ✨

Dear friends and readers, 

Hamlet’s Last Choice has grown — deeper, bolder, and more thrilling than ever. And now, it’s time to give the book a fresh visual identity.

I’ve created two striking illustrations — early versions that might become the heart of the final cover. One is more classic, featuring Hamlet and Ophelia. The other is bold, mysterious, and emotionally intense.

πŸ’‘ This is not a vote on the full cover yet — just on the central image that sets the tone.

Here are the two illustration choices — which one captures the soul of the story?

πŸ–Ό️ Option A: Classic Hamlet & Ophelia


πŸ–Ό️ Option B: Bold & Mysterious Design



πŸ‘‰ [Click here to vote!]


**⏳ I'll keep the vote open until July 15 — your opinion truly matters!

🎁 Bonus Gift for Voters:

As a thank you, everyone who votes will receive three fun, early AI-generated illustrations of Hamlet & Ophelia — these are “first try” images from my design process. A few are quirky, a few more polished — all unique collector’s pieces from behind the scenes. 🎨

Your vote helps shape the future face of this story — and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Thank you for being part of this journey, ❤️


Jacklyn ✍️


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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

✨ ARC Readers Wanted – Hamlet’s Last Choice ✨

Months of rewriting and reflection… Hamlet’s Last Choice is now ready for you— and your honest feedback.

πŸŽ‰ A rare Wednesday post—for a rare moment.

After two rounds with amazing beta readers and a deep-dive edit, my 60K+ word novel Hamlet’s Last Choice is officially ready for early readers—and I’m beyond excited to share it with you!

This is a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
The soul of the original remains… but the choices? The journey? All mine.
The ending still haunts—but how Hamlet gets there might just take you by surprise.


Hamlet returns—changed, challenged, and dangerously human.

If you’re into:

πŸ”„ Fresh, unexpected twists on classics
πŸͺ¦ Memorable characters like Magnus, the gravedigger-mentor, and Captain Gus, the tough friend with a necklace of human teeth
🧠 Deep psychological and emotional journeys
πŸ•°️ Modern storytelling built on timeless bones...

Then you're exactly who I’m looking for. πŸ™Œ


What You’ll Get as an ARC Reader

Help shape the final book—and earn your place in its story.

  • πŸ“– A specially formatted digital copy, complete with beautiful illustrations to enrich your reading experience

  • 🎁 A FREE signed print copy of Hamlet’s Last Choice, shipped via Amazon—once you post your honest review on Amazon and Goodreads

  • ✨ Exclusive bonuses including:

    • Bonus sneak peeks at the tragic prologue and my personal note, Why I Wrote This Book

    • A signed e-book copy upon official publication

    • A personalized Certificate of Appreciation

    • Your name included in the acknowledgments section for your insightful review and helpful feedback

  • Quick Note:
    Everyone on the ARC team will receive a digital copy (PDF, ePub, or Kindle).
    If you’d love a printed, signed copy, just mention it after sharing your review or message me directly — I’d love to reward thoughtful feedback with something special!

Exciting Rewards & Bonuses

πŸš€ Speedy reviewers get the VIP treatment:
Be among the first to review and get priority shipping on your signed copy—plus a handwritten thank-you note from me.

🌟 Your voice immortalized:
Exceptional reviews may be featured with credit in the final published edition of Hamlet’s Last Choice—a permanent place in the book that you helped shape.

🐾 Name a character—leave your mark:
The first three ARC readers to post thoughtful reviews on both Goodreads and Amazon will earn the exclusive privilege to name a pet or minor character in my upcoming teen thriller, Free Will 2138. Your creative spark will live on in the next adventure!


Important Dates

πŸ“… Sign-up deadline: July 12, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to join this exclusive ARC program and help shape Hamlet’s Last Choice.