FOR BOOK CLUBS

Welcome, Book Clubs!

Our stories live where love gets complicated, where good intentions collide with secrets, silence, and the quiet fear of losing the person you love most.

This page brings together everything book clubs need: a quick sense of what our books are about, discussion questions, and easy ways to bring the author into your conversation—virtually or in person.

M.J. Ortmeier writes domestic drama novels about love, marriage, and second chances.

EVERY LIE WE TOLD

A domestic drama about what happens when love goes too quiet.

Every Lie We Told is about a couple who loves each other deeply but slowly drifts out of sync—not because of one big betrayal, but because of all the things they stop saying out loud. It’s a story about silence, assumptions, and the stories we tell ourselves in the name of protecting the person we love. together?

Perfect for book clubs who enjoy:
– Intimate, character-driven stories
– Complex long-term relationships
– Moral gray areas and tough conversations
– Endings that invite discussion rather than tie everything in a bow. 

Links in the PDF are clickable once downloaded.

Invite the Authors to your Book Club

We love engaging with readers about relationships, marriage, and all the messy, beautiful places where life and fiction overlap.

We’re available for:
– Virtual book club visits (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
– In-person discussions in the DMV area when possible
– Q&As about writing, process, and the world of Every Lie We Told

To schedule a visit or request a review copy for your club, please Contact Us.