While all of Mississippi bakes in the scorching summer of 1925, sudden orphanhood wraps its icy embrace around Emily Ann “Baby” Teegarten, a pretty young teen.
Taken in by an aunt bent on ridding herself of this unexpected burden, Baby Teegarten plots her escape using the only means at her disposal: a voice that brings church ladies to righteous tears, and makes both angels and devils take notice. “I’m going to New York City to sing jazz,” she brags to anybody who’ll listen. But the Big Apple–well, it’s an awful long way from that dry patch of earth she’d always called home.
So when the smoky stages of New Orleans speakeasies give a whistle, offering all sorts of shortcuts, Emily Ann soon learns it’s the whorehouses and opium dens that can sidetrack a girl and dim a spotlight…and knowing the wrong people can snuff it out.
Jazz Baby just wants to sing–not fight to stay alive.
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Jazz Baby is one of my absolute FAVORITE reads! Beem has such talent, such a way with words. Thank you for showcasing this incredible book.
Thank you for always being so supportive, Rhani!
I am so struck by the way Beem tells his wonderful stories. He is so talented and imaginative! Thank you for hosting him!
Thank you for such kind words, Mary!
Great blurb! Wonderful post for Beem. Thanks for hosting, Dee! 😀
Thank you so much, Vashti!
This is one of my favorite books:) Thanks for hosting.
You are too kind, Denise. Thank you.
Beem is an exceptional writer and this is an amazing read. Thank you for hosting, Dee.
I am humbled by your continued kindness, Gwen. Thank you so much.
Sounds like a wonderful read, well done, Beem! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks, Mark.
That was one great read! And it is still going strong! Thank you, Nomad authors, for hosting him.
Thank you for always being so supportive, Joy. You help make these experiences fun and memorable.
Love, love, loved Jazz Baby – and I’m ecstatic the sequel is coming soon!
Thank you so much, Wendy. The sequel won’t arrive for a while. Maybe by fall/winter. We’ll see how it all goes.
Thank you, Nomad Authors, for taking the time to host my work. I am truly grateful. I apologize for being so late on replying.
No worries, Beem! I’m happy to do it. Come back and visit and let me know if you ever want to guest blog.