Apron & Ink Ambassadors Hub
Welcome, Apron & Ink Ambassador!
I’m so grateful you’re here. Your support means more than I can say.
This Hub is your cozy, all-in-one guide for everything related to the launch of Welcome to McIntosh — from leaving reviews to sharing the book with your community.
Thank you for helping me bring McIntosh to life.
Release Day: March 10, 2026
MOST HELPFUL STEPS: MARCH 10–15
- Purchase a copy – eBook or Paperback
- Leave an honest Amazon review
- Share on social (optional but so helpful!)
MISSION | LAUNCH TIMELINE | REVIEWS | SHARING GUIDE | GRAPHICS | FAQs | QUESTIONS
“The Friends gave us roots. The Society will give us wings.” — Peg O’Riley
Your Mission as an Ambassador
As an Apron & Ink Ambassador, your role is simple:
Enjoy Welcome to McIntosh, share your genuine thoughts, and help spread the word about the book in the weeks leading up to launch.
Your authentic voice is everything — nothing scripted, nothing forced.
Just cozy enthusiasm and honest support.
Here’s what that looks like:
Core Tasks
- Read the ARC
- Leave honest reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and BookBub
- Share at least one post or story about the book before launch
- Share on Launch Week (even a simple “It’s out today!” is amazing)
Optional Extras (Superfan Level — totally voluntary!)
- Host a cozy book photo or bring the book to your book club
- Share multiple social posts, Reels, or TikToks
- Mention the book in your library, indie bookstore, or gift shop
- Feature the book in your blog, newsletter, or YouTube
- Help spot typos or formatting hiccups (details below)
- Use any of the downloadable graphics + captions we provide
the heart of it
ARC Access + Reading Instructions
Your early copy of Welcome to McIntosh is ready for you!
Download Your ARC here:
Formats Available:
- Kindle
- Kindle app
- iPad / iPhone
- Kobo / Nook
- Android
- Desktop reader
- In-browser reading
If you need help downloading or sideloading, BookFunnel support is wonderful — just click “Need Help?” on the download page.
This ARC is a pre-publication edition, so you may spot the occasional typo or formatting hiccup. If you do, I would love your help catching them!
Contest runs until February 20, 2026.
Each typo submitted counts as one entry in the Typo Contest.
Winners will receive fun McIntosh-themed prizes.
- The typo or issue you found
- Approximate page/location
go time!
Launch Timeline
Here’s a quick overview of how you can help:
March 1–10: Pre-Launch Push
- Leave an Amazon review and a Goodreads review
- Share a cozy teaser post on social (prompts below)
- Encourage friends to preorder
March 10: LAUNCH DAY!
Celebrate with us in McIntosh!
Share ANYTHING you’d like
(“It’s here!,” a flatlay, a cozy moment, a quote you loved, etc.)
Add/update your review on BookBub
Where to Leave Reviews
Copy/Paste Tip
Write your review once → paste it onto all three platforms.
That’s it!
You don’t need to write multiple versions.
Why your review here matters:
Your review helps new readers find the book — this is the #1 place to make a difference.
Why your review here matters:
Your rating helps the story reach fellow cozy readers looking for their next escape.
Why your review here matters:
Your review here boosts long-term visibility and helps the book grow far beyond launch week.
Social Media Sharing Guide
You do not need to post on every platform.
Sharing on just one place is more than enough — truly.
This guide simply gives you lots of ideas so you can pick what feels most natural for you.
Your cozy, authentic voice is what matters most.
Where You Can Share
(One is needed, more are just a blessing!)
- Instagram posts + stories
- Facebook posts + stories
- TikTok
- Blog posts
- YouTube Shorts
- Bookstagram / BookTok accounts (if that’s your thing)
- Even ONE simple post before launch + ONE on launch week is perfect.
What You Might Share
- The cover
- A quote you loved
- A cozy reading moment
- A flatlay with your ARC
- A picture of your coffee + the book
- First impressions
- A favorite line
- Launch Day excitement
- Anything creative that feels like you
Talking Points (use freely!)
- “Small-town charm and heart.”
- “Cozy, uplifting, and heartfelt.”
- “Perfect for fans of Jan Karon and small-town fiction.”
- “Feels like stepping into a warm kitchen on a spring morning.”
- “Characters who feel like neighbors you’d want to sit with on a porch swing.”
Hashtags
Use as many or as few as you’d like — or none at all.
#ApronAndInkAmbassadors
#WelcomeToMcIntosh
#JenniferMartinBooks
#CozyFiction
#SmallTownStories
Suggested Captions
You can always write your own — these are just starter ideas:
Teaser Caption
“Just started reading an early copy of Welcome to McIntosh by Jennifer Martin and I’m already falling in love with this town. Think small-town charm with heart, hope, and springtime magic.”
Review Caption
“I just finished reading Welcome to McIntosh and it was everything I love — heartfelt, cozy, rooted in community, and full of characters that feel like real neighbors. Highly recommend it if you love small-town stories!”
Launch Day Caption
“It’s release day for Welcome to McIntosh! I’m so excited to help celebrate this beautiful book. If you love cozy small-town stories with heart and hope, you’ll adore this one.”
Download Graphics + Shareables
Click any image to open it full-size, then save it to your device.
Use whichever images match your style — you do NOT need to use them all!
Tip: Click any image to open it full-size. On your device, save the image just like you normally save photos (right-click → Save Image on desktop, or press-and-hold on mobile).
Cover
Digital/iPad Mockups
Flatlay Book Mockups
Lifestyle + Cozy Vibes
Instagram Photos
How to add the Instagram Countdown Sticker
- Save the graphic to your device
- Upload the graphic to Instagram Stories
- Tap Stickers → Countdown
- Type: Welcome to McIntosh Launch
- Set date: March 10, 2026
- Place it over the blank space and share
Instagram Videos
How to Save Video for Social:
- On phone: Tap image/video → hold → “Save to device”
- On computer: Right-click → “Save image/video as…”
Use whichever ones speak to you — you don’t have to use them all!
FAQs
“Do I have to post every week?”
No. Do what you can—every effort helps.
“What if life gets busy?”
Just let me know. No guilt, ever.
“What if I don’t like the book?”
Send me a private message—you are never required to post anything negative.
“Can I step back from the team?”
Of course. You’re always welcome back later.
“Can I use your graphics?”
Yes—everything on this page is for you to share.
Questions? Need Help?
If you need help accessing your ARC, graphics, or have a question:
jennifer@jennifermartinbooks.com
I’m always grateful for you.
You’re helping bring McIntosh to life in the world—and that means more to me than you know.
