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Book Release (And a Giveaway!)

May 6, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

To Tame a Cowboy, the third book in my Colorado Cowboys series, is now available! I’m happy to report that early readers are loving this new story! It centers around the third handsome and hunky McQuaid brother, Brody. Unlike his brothers, Brody fought in the Civil War. The death and destruction he witnessed destroyed his sensitive spirit and left him a broken man. His only interests in life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, Jody Hedlund, New Book Release, To Tame a Cowboy

Sacrifice

April 15, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

According to Dictionary.com the definition of SACRIFICE is: To surrender or give up, or permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something else. I love that definition. It means letting go of (surrendering) our own plans, ambitions, or desires, for the sake of someone else. Essentially it means dying to ourselves. After writing over forty books, I've realized that SACRIFICE ends up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: Good Friday, Jody Hedlund, Sacrifice

What I’ve Learned From Writers Who Enter Contests

April 1, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the privilege of reading numerous writing samples from unpublished writers. The samples were from those who entered Sunrise Publishing’s audition for a chance to co-write with me as I publish three more books in my Bride Ship series. First of all, I want to thank ALL the many writers who entered the competition for Season 7, Bride Ships: New Voyages. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, learning, Writing Contests

How Important Is Talent in Reaching Writing Success?

March 18, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

How important is talent to a writer? Is talent required in order to become successful? Is talent necessary to rise above the competition? I'd be remiss to throw out talent altogether and say that it doesn't matter in the least. The truth is a bit of natural talent can probably help to a degree. Some people are born with wild imaginations. Some have the ability to embellish a story. Others have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Hardwork, Jody Hedlund, New Writers, Talent

COVER REVEAL!

March 4, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

For those who have been following the progression of my Colorado Cowboy series, you’ll know that two books have already released: A Cowboy for Keeps and The Heart of the Cowboy. The 3rd book, To Tame a Cowboy, releases in just a couple of months at the beginning of May and continues the saga with Brody, the third brother in the McQuaid family. Brody is a sensitive man who bears many scars … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Colorado Cowboy Series, Cover Reveal, Jody Hedlund

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