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August Newsletter- Jessi Raye

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August Newsletter-

Under The Same Stars

"The darkest people don't always hide in the shadows. Sometimes they stand beside you, smiling, while the stars slowly burn out." — Jessi Raye, When the Stars Go Out

Welcome to the August edition of Under the Same Stars! This month is an exciting one—ARC readers are officially diving into When the Stars Go Out, and the countdown to its October 1st release has truly begun. Thank you for being part of this journey and for supporting my dream. I can't wait to share everything that's in store this month. ✨

To Fear The Stars - Available Now!

Grab a copy directly from me at jessiraye.com for an autographed first edition, signed with love and sent straight from my desk to yours.

Prefer Amazon? The book is also available there for quick and easy delivery: https://a.co/d/cnqZEln. However you choose to read it, I’m so grateful to have you be part of this story’s beginning. 💫

If you've already ready To Fear The Stars, you can leave me an Amazon Review at the link above as well. That helps me tremendously!

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✨ Author Updates

It's been an exciting month, and I have so much to share!

📚 To Fear The Stars is reaching even more readers! I'm thrilled to share that two more independent bookstores have added the book to their shelves:

Tension, Tales & Pages Bookstore – Versailles, Indiana
Dog-Eared Pages – Greensburg, Indiana

Seeing my debut novel in more bookstores is a dream come true, and I'm so grateful for every reader and bookseller supporting the Starlight Series.

🌙 ARC Season is officially here! ARC readers now have copies of both To Fear The Stars and When The Stars Go Out, and we're all counting down to the official October 1st release of Book 2!⭐ Become an ARC Reader! I'm currently looking for Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) readers for both To Fear The Stars and When the Stars Go Out. If you love discovering books before they're released, I'd love to have you on the team! Simply sign up on JessiRaye.com, and you'll receive complimentary digital copies in exchange for an honest review on Amazon and Goodreads.

⭐ Under the Same Stars

Many of you have asked what Under the Same Stars is, and I'm so excited to officially share it with you!

Under the Same Stars is where all of my passions come together under one roof. It's more than just my books—it's a place for readers to experience handcrafted soaps, candles, book-inspired merchandise, apparel, and gifts designed to celebrate the stories we love. Whether you're curling up with a new book, lighting a cozy candle, or finding the perfect bookish tee, my hope is to create a community that feels like home.

Everything is now available at JessiRaye.com, making it easy to shop the Starlight Series alongside the Under the Same Stars Collection.

📚 August Book Club Update

This month's Reading Under the Same Stars Book Club pick is Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica!

If you love twisty mysteries, shocking reveals, and stories that keep you guessing until the very last page, this is one you won't want to miss. I can't wait to hear everyone's theories, favorite moments, and reactions as we read together.

Whether you've already started or are just picking up your copy, there's still plenty of time to join us! Grab your book, jump into the discussion, and let's solve the mystery together.

Happy reading! ✨📖

🫧 Starlight Soapery Update

Starlight Soapery isn't going anywhere—it's simply growing alongside my author journey!

As many of you know, I've been handcrafting soaps and candles for years, and I'm excited to share that we're now creating products specifically for the Under the Same Stars Collection. These book-inspired soaps and candles are designed with readers in mind, bringing the world of my stories to life one bar and one candle at a time.

Some of the newest additions include Book Boyfriend, Plot Twist, Sweet & Unhinged, and several more bookish favorites that are as fun as they are beautifully scented.

Don't worry—Starlight Soapery will continue making all of your longtime favorite soaps and candles, too. Now you'll find both our classic collections and our new book-inspired creations together under JessiRaye.com.

Whether you're here for the stories, the scents, or a little bit of both, I'm so grateful you're part of this journey. I can't wait to share what's coming next! ✨

📖 Between the Pages Book Merch

Book lovers, this one's for you!

Our Between the Pages collection continues to grow with apparel, accessories, and gifts designed especially for readers. From cozy bookish t-shirts and hoodies to tote bags, desk mats, mugs, and more, there's something for every kind of bookworm.

SHOP MERCH!

✨ Secrets Under the Stars

I couldn't end this newsletter without leaving you with a few little secrets...

✨ Secret #1: When The Stars Go Out is almost here, and if you thought To Fear The Stars was an emotional roller coaster... just wait. There are moments in Book 2 that had even me holding my breath while writing them.

Without giving too much away...

🏨 There's one unforgettable hotel scene that changes everything.

🖤 And then there's Ben's biggest secret—the one he's been hiding all along. Once it's revealed, nothing will ever be the same.

😉

❤️ And finally... Drew has a secret of his own. For the first time, you'll step into Drew's point of view and finally get the answer to the question readers have been asking since Book 1...

What was Drew really thinking all this time?

✨ Secret #3: The Under the Same Stars Booth is officially hitting the road! I'll be bringing my books, book-inspired soaps and candles, and Between the Pages merchandise to local festivals and events. I can't wait to meet so many of you in person, sign books, and share everything we've been creating. Keep an eye on JessiRaye.com for the latest event schedule—I hope to see you there!

💙 Final Thoughts

As I look back on everything happening this month, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. From seeing To Fear The Stars find new homes in bookstores, to sharing When The Stars Go Out with ARC readers, to watching Under the Same Stars grow into something so much bigger than I ever imagined—none of it would be possible without you.

Thank you for reading my stories, supporting my small business, sharing my journey, and believing in this dream. Whether you've purchased a book, lit one of my candles, joined the book club, or simply cheered me on from afar, you've helped make this community what it is.

We're only getting started, and I can't wait to share everything the coming months have in store.

Until next time... keep chasing stories, keep finding light in the darkness, and remember—we're all Under the Same Stars. ✨

With gratitude,

Jessi Raye 🌙