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Jamie Seitz

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Author of Weight of Water

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In the Press

“Anchored by her lead character, Quinn Keaton, Weight of Water is a wonderful debut novel by Jamie Seitz whose muse seems to reside in her captivating teen age protagonist. This gives readers a realism that carries throughout this story, and keeps the pages turning until its rewarding conclusion.”

The Culture Buzz

I loved the transformation of Quinn. The way the author portrayed Quinn’s ability to learn how to feel joy was insightful and real. Because it was a process. I also loved the character development of Quinn’s classmates and friends. This debut book was a delight to read.

Beth N.

Amazon Review of Weight of Water

I adored this book on a deep level. Quinn's story of internal bravery and finding the strength to follow her dreams. After navigating a trauma bound mother, Quinn finds her strength to do what is best for her and go study abroad. She learns that family isn't always blood and determining what family looks like and feels like to her. "But she was here. She was brave. She wasn't afraid."

Ana H.

Goodreads Review of Weight of Water

Bio

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Jamie Seitz is a middle-grade and young adult fiction author.  Her funny backyard garden adventures also become stories that pop up in the monthly humor column, In the Weeds, in Garden Gate Magazine.  Besides writing, her talents include being an expert maker of guacamole and the perfect mixed CD for any road trip, knitting extremely long scarves, and having a knack for finding the funny in everyday life. She lives in Iowa with her husband, four kids, two dogs, three cats, and a partridge in a pear tree. 

Jamie's debut, Weight of Water, in which teenager Quinn Keaton has been held back by her mother's grief her entire life, breaks out of her cocoon, develops the resolve to pave her path to a brighter future, will be out for publication November 19, 2024, with Fire & Ice Publishing.

You can follow Jamie on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Upcoming Events

  • Feb 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Johnston, 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, USA
    Love local lit? You won’t want to miss the third annual JPL Read Local Author Fair!
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  • Mar 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Des Moines, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
    The DSM Book Festival connects people who love books with people who create them. The festival features nationally acclaimed authors, book club-style discussions led by featured commentators, lively panel discussions, hands-on activities, children’s programming, and more.
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  • Sep 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – Sep 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Eau Claire, 333 Gibson St, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
    The Booked Eau Claire event is an author + reader event in Eau Claire, WI featuring Women + LGBTQ+ community authors of YA, NA, + Adult books. Join us on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 for two days of signing, meet + greets, workshops, and panels.
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