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Awakening Release Party
April 5, 2025
Photos by Moments by Angie Marie
My Event Coordinator Extraordinaire!
Banner promoting the book "Awakening" by J. Ross, featuring a large portrait of a woman with braided hair, with the text "Available Now" and a QR code with the label "Scan Me."
Decorated conference room with green and gold balloons forming an arch, facing a stage with a large screen displaying 'Awakening' and flags in the background.
Black and white printed portrait of a woman with braided hair, on a table with some pens and brochures in the background.
A woman in a light blue dress standing next to a promotional poster for a book titled "Awakening" by J. Ross, with a QR code and a smaller photo of herself at the bottom of the poster. There are green balloons in the background.
Brochures titled 'Awakening' featuring a woman with braided hair and intense gaze, with a green background and floral design.
Book titled 'Awakening' by J. Ross displayed on a small table.
Multiple brown paper gift bags with a circular photo of a woman and the name 'Awakening' on a black table, decorated with green and yellow paper shreds.
A stack of books titled "Awakening" by J. Ross featuring a woman with dark braids, intense gaze, and dark lipstick on the cover against a green background.
A table with books and posters featuring a woman, a stack of books with a microphone, and a decorative gold frame, next to a balloon column made of green and blue balloons in a room.
Table with bottled water, small cups, cupcakes with photos, a sign that says 'Awakening Available Now', and a blue beverage dispenser in a room with light green walls.
Two of my friends were right on time and helped to set up the scent creation station.
Promotional display for the book titled "Awakening" by J. Ross, featuring a cover image of a woman with braided hair. The informational pamphlet below provides details about an author event, including a photo of the author, and a schedule with times for arrival, an author Q&A, and a book signing.
Three smiling people standing indoors, holding copies of a book titled "Awakening" featuring a woman with long braids on the cover.
Person coloring a printed outline of a woman's face and headwear with colored pencils.
A person is signing a coloring sheet featuring a portrait of a woman with braided hair, on a black table. A gold-colored smartphone with three camera lenses is on the table.
Person drawing or writing on a sheet of paper at a table, with another person standing nearby, on a black tablecloth with some documents and supplies.
Three women are standing at a table with papers, decorated with green and gold balloons in the background, and water spray bottles on the table.
Two women standing closely together, smiling at the camera, at an indoor event decorated with green and gold balloons.
Group of people at an indoor event with green and gold balloon decorations in the background, gathered around a table with skincare products.
A man in a black suit and a woman with long dreadlocks holding small bottles, possibly of essential oils or medicine, at a festive indoor event with decorations in the background.
Woman signing a book at a table with photographs and brochures, while a young boy stands nearby with his back against her arm.
Two women hugging warmly, one wearing a purple top and the other a light blue dress, with a young boy standing nearby, in a cheerful indoor setting.
Two women hugging and smiling, with a young boy in glasses nearby, inside a building with colorful walls.
A man with glasses and a beard smiling at a woman with curly hair who is facing away from the camera. They are standing near a doorway in an indoor setting, with a table of brochures nearby.
A woman with curly hair wearing a light blue shirt, gold jewelry, and a smartwatch standing indoors. There is a blurred green object partially in the foreground, and a wall with various electrical components behind her.
A group of five people, including a woman and a young boy with glasses, are posing together indoors. The woman is smiling and hugging the boy, who is standing in front of her. Two other people, a man and a woman, are in the background, looking at the camera. The woman is wearing a light blue dress, and the man is wearing a light blue shirt. The setting appears to be a casual or community gathering.
A group of people in a waiting area or hallway, with one person holding a young child, and others standing nearby, engaged in conversation or looking at documents.
A woman with glasses and curly hair holding a baby, talking to a man in black jacket, with two women in blue and gray dresses standing nearby in a waiting room.
A group of five people, four standing and one with head down, inside a building, possibly a waiting or reception area, with chairs and a wall sign that reads 'Storage'.
Two women in a warm embrace, with one wearing glasses and a pink fuzzy coat, while the other is dressed in a light blue dress, hugging in a room with a third woman looking on from the doorway.
Three women hugging at a social gathering, one holding a smartphone, in a room with wood paneling and a trash bin.
A woman with curly hair wearing a light blue dress and a smartwatch standing in a room with a few other people, one man looking at his phone. There is a sign that reads 'STORAGE' on the wall behind her.
Chatting with my Mom in Mississippi over Zoom.
A man in a brown leather jacket is taking a photo of three women standing to his left. The women are smiling, and two are dressed in colorful outfits. In the background, there is a table with several gift bags and a white wall with a clock.
Two people hugging, one woman holding a paper that says 'Thank you for supporting' at an indoor gathering.
Three people standing together, smiling, and engaging in conversation. The woman in the middle is wearing a light blue shirt, and the man next to her has light brown hair and is wearing a blue button-up shirt. The woman on the left has long dark hair, glasses, and is wearing a red floral top. The background features colorful balloons.
Four people engaged in conversation, two women and two men, smiling, indoors in a colorful setting with green and blue exercise balls in the background.
A woman with curly hair, glasses, wearing a denim jacket and a maroon top, is filling a small bottle at a table with various spray bottles and skincare products.
Open notebook with handwritten congratulatory messages, a rose gold pen on the right side, on a black background.
Three women and one man having a conversation in a room with green walls. The woman on the right is holding a phone and the woman in the middle is wearing glasses and a purple dress. The man on the left is in a black suit and holding a small object. The woman on the right has curly red hair tied up and is dressed in a black leather jacket and beige cargo pants.
A man in a suit holding a microphone and reading from a paper, standing next to a balloon column with green and blue balloons at an indoor event.
A man in a black suit and white shirt holding a microphone and a notepad, standing in a room decorated with green and blue balloons, near a table with a birthday cake, in front of an emergency exit door.
A man in a black suit holding a microphone and speaking at an indoor event, with a table of snacks and a cake in the background, near a door labeled 'Emergency Exit Only'.
A woman sitting at a table during a book signing event, with copies of her book titled 'Awakening' on the table and images of the book cover displayed behind her.
An author book signing event for a new release called 'Awakening' with a woman sitting at a table decorated with books, balloons, and promotional signs, while a man in a suit speaks into a microphone.
My big sister got to come!
A woman with curly hair sitting at a table, speaking into a microphone, with books and promotional materials displayed in front of her.
A woman with curly hair, wearing a light blue dress, sitting at a table with books and holding a microphone. She appears to be speaking or presenting at an event with American flags in the background.
A woman with curly hair wearing a light blue blouse speaking into a microphone at a book signing event with copies of her book titled 'Awakening' on a table in front of her.
A woman with curly hair and earrings sitting at a table, holding a microphone, during a book signing or presentation event. The table has copies of her book titled 'Awakening' displayed on stands. There are balloons inflating a column on the right side, and a large screen in the background with the book's title.
A woman sitting at a table with a microphone, speaking during a book signing event. Behind her, a large screen displays a biography and a photograph of herself. The table has multiple copies of a book titled "Awakening" with promotional signs next to them. Balloons in green and gold decorate the side of the room.
A woman sitting at a black table speaking into a microphone at a book launch event, with a large screen behind her displaying the book cover titled "Awakening" by I. Ross. Books and promotional flyers for the book are arranged on the table.
A woman is speaking into a microphone at a book event. On the table, there is a book titled "Awakening" with a cover image of a woman with braided hair and a green background.
A woman is speaking into a microphone at a book signing event. A book titled 'Awakening' by J. Boss featuring a woman with braided hair is displayed on a table in front of her.
A woman sitting at a table, holding a microphone, with books and a photo of herself on display in front of her, during a book signing or event.
Books titled "Awakening" by J. Ross on a table, with a photo of a woman with dreadlocks and a book cover image of the same woman in the background. A person with curly hair speaking into a microphone in the background, out of focus.
People seated in a room, attending a meeting or seminar, with a table of gift bags in the background.
Group of people sitting in a room, listening attentively with a man standing in the background. First woman is wearing glasses and a purple top, second woman is wearing a brown plaid jacket, and the third woman is wearing glasses and a green jacket. A man in a blue shirt is standing in the background holding a water bottle.
A woman with short curly hair holding a microphone sitting at a table during a book signing event for her book titled "Awakening." The table displays copies of her book, and promotional posters are on stands on either side of her. A large screen behind her shows the book cover and promotional information, with green and gold balloons on the right side.
Audience members sitting and clapping in a conference room, with some seated in the foreground and others in the background near a table with snacks and drinks.
Woman with curly hair reading a book titled "Awakening" while speaking into a microphone at a book event with promotional materials, a water bottle, and a mirror in the background.
A woman with curly hair reading from a book titled "Awakening" at a table during a presentation or book signing event, with a microphone in her hand and a water bottle on the table.
A woman at a book signing event standing and reading from her phone, while another woman seated at the table looks on smiling. The table displays copies of a book titled 'Awakening' with a woman's face on the cover, surrounded by promotional posters and green balloons.
A woman with curly hair speaking into a microphone at a book event with a table displaying copies of her book titled 'Awakening.'
A woman with curly hair sitting at a table during a book signing event, with a woman standing and speaking into a microphone, holding her phone. The table has copies of a book titled 'Awakening' by J. Ross, along with promotional signage and a water bottle. There is a large screen in the background displaying part of the book title.
A woman sitting at a table during a book signing event, holding a microphone, with books, posters of the book cover, and a water bottle on the table.
A woman in a black jacket reads from her phone into a microphone at a book signing, while another woman with curly hair in a blue shirt looks on at a table covered with copies of her book, titled "Awakening." Promotional signs and green balloons decorate the scene.
Two women at a book signing event. One woman with dark skin, curly hair, and wearing a black leather jacket is holding a phone, and the other woman, with dark skin and curly hair, is sitting at a table with books and a microphone. The table has promotional materials for a book titled 'Awakening' and the woman is being interviewed.
Side view of a woman with glasses and curly hair, sitting in a chair at an indoor conference or meeting, with a table and spray bottles in the background.
The man who inspired Rashidi.
Three people seated in a row, facing to the right, in a brightly lit room with green balloons in the background.
Two women seated indoors at an event, one holding a microphone and a plate of food, with green balloons in the background.
Two women sitting in chairs at an indoor event, one speaking into a microphone, with green balloons in the background.
A young woman in a black leather jacket and beige cargo pants standing on a stage with a microphone during a presentation or book signing event, with green and gold balloons and string lights in the background.
A woman with curly dark hair, wearing glasses and a blue sleeveless top, is sitting in a white chair and speaking into a microphone.
A woman with curly hair wearing a light blue shirt speaking into a microphone at a book signing event, with books and a water bottle on the table.
A woman with dreadlocks holding a microphone, sitting in a room with other people, participating in a discussion or Q&A session.
A man in a black suit speaking into a microphone at a seated gathering, with a woman in a floral dress and glasses with a ponytail on his left and a bald man in a pink shirt resting his chin on his hand on his right. Other attendees are partially visible.
A woman with curly hair wearing a light blue shirt, sitting at a table with books and a water bottle, holding a microphone with her eyes closed.
A group of diverse people sitting in a room, with one woman in the center holding a microphone and speaking.
People sitting in a panel discussion, one woman speaking into a microphone.
A woman with dark brown hair, large white glasses, and a red floral dress smiling and speaking into a microphone at a gathering. Four other people sit behind her, listening attentively.
Woman with curly hair and hoop earrings signing a book at a table with promotional materials and a reflective divider.
Woman with curly hair signing a book at a table covered with books and merchandise, with green balloons in the background.
Person signing a guest book with decorated fingernails, wearing multiple rings, a black bracelet, and a pink wristwatch.
A woman with short curly hair, wearing a light blue shirt, is sitting at a table signing a book. She is wearing gold hoop earrings, rings, and a watch, with a purple water bottle on the right side of the table.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing glasses and a red floral dress, is smiling and holding a book titled 'Awakening' by J. Ross in front of a background with green and blue balloons.
A man in a black suit looking down at a woman sitting at a table during an indoor event.
A person with manicured nails and gold jewelry is signing a thank you card inside a book titled "Awakening" on a black surface.
A bald man wearing a pink shirt looking at objects on a table at a party or event. There are green balloons in the foreground and children in the background.
A woman with curly brown hair and glasses holding a smartphone in one hand and a book titled 'Awakening' with a portrait of a woman with glasses on the cover in the other hand.
A person with dark skin flipping through a book titled 'Awakening' by J. Ross, featuring a portrait of a woman with braids and a green background.
A woman sitting at a table signing a book at a book signing event with promotional materials and green and gold balloons.
A woman with curly hair and a man with a shaved head smiling at a book signing event. The man is holding a book titled "Awakening" featuring a woman's portrait on the cover.
Two women smiling, one seated and one standing, at a book signing event. The standing woman is holding a book titled "Awakening" with a cover image of a woman with long braids. There are more copies of the book and a sign that says "Available Now" on display.
People socializing at an indoor event with green, yellow, and blue balloons and illuminated string lights.
Three women at a book signing event, with one seated in the center and two standing on either side, holding copies of a book titled "Awakening" by J. Ross. The table in front has stacks of the book and a few papers.
A woman with long dreadlocks wearing a blue and white floral top smiling and talking to another woman sitting at a table during a book signing event.
Person signing a copy of a book titled "Awakening" by crossing their name on the back cover at a book signing event.
Colorful illustration of a woman with braided hair with the word "Awakening" written in yellow script below her face.
Interview #2!
J. Ross was interviewed by Timothy Clark about “Awakening.” Check it out!
Early Reviews Are In!
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“Pure Magic - An Unforgettable 5 - Star Read! Just finished Awakening by J. Ross, and WOW - this book was everything! Think Maleficent, Snow White, Harry Potter, and Once Upon a Time all wrapped into one. From the first page, I was hooked & couldn’t put it down. The world-building? Immersive and magical. The magic system? Breathtaking. The main character? A force to be reckoned with. This story takes you on an emotional rollercoaster filled with power, betrayal, and self-discovery. And the message woven into it? Absolutely beautiful. This book is more than just fantasy-it’s about strength, resilience, and realizing your worth. The emotions had me tearing up the whole damn time, and I know this is one I’ll be rereading. J. Ross did her thing with this debut of hers. If you love dark fantasy with a badass female lead, READ THIS!”
Ney, @horromantacybookmom
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Awakening is a new favorite book of mine! Everything was amazing to the story line to the description and to the characters development. I loved seeing Adanya grow as well as her confidence while reading and just truly got lost in the story. I love Miss J. Ross’s use of flashbacks and she is going to be a new auto buy author of mine! I can’t wait for more of her work and as soon as a physical copy is ready I will be getting a book shelf trophy! “I’ve always believed in you, and I’m not the only one.” 5 Stars!
Addison, @bookish_babes.101
