As I type this post, Ken and I have just finished packing up our 1998 Chinook camper for a short trip—short in time we'll be gone and short in the distance from home we're traveling. That's one of the wonderful things about living in a new-to-us state: there's so much to explore that we've never seen before and much of it is only a few miles up or down the road! As you read this, our adventure has … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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New Book Release (And a Giveaway!)
It’s that time again!! Time for another book release! ENAMORED, the first book in my new medieval series Knights of Brethren hits shelves this coming Tuesday, Nov. 9. For those of you who might be saying, “Didn’t Jody release a book not too long ago?” The answer is YES! I had a book hit shelves last month in October (my second Colorado Cowboy book, THE HEART OF A COWBOY). If you missed it, … [Read more...]
What Do You Love About Series?
Not long ago, in my Facebook group, The Posse, a reader asked me this question: "When do you begin planning a new series? What is that process like?" Unlike some authors who have a constant fount of ideas bubbling through their creative centers, I tend to have tunnel vision. I focus on one idea at a time. So I always feel a bit anxious when a current series is coming to a close and I'm faced … [Read more...]
My Favorite Mysteries
I’m currently working on a mystery novel for an upcoming Guideposts series, so I’ve been thinking a lot about mysteries lately. The truth is I love mystery stories. I love reading them and watching them. But before now, I was scared to tackle writing one! And yet here I am. It’s been a learning curve, for sure, but it’s been fun to figure out how to set up the clues and the tension and them make … [Read more...]
Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference (Nov. 5-6)
Calling all fellow writers! If you're a writer eager to grow in your craft, please consider joining me for the Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference this weekend, November 5 - 6. Writing conferences are a fabulous way to grow as a writer, but they're often so expensive to attend. The registration fee for ACFW Royal Writers Conference is far more affordable at $35 and...no travel costs. … [Read more...]
A 1951 Christmas
Good news! Only 58 days until Christmas! And if you’re looking for books to give as gifts or to get you in the holiday spirit, my first-ever Christmas novella, “The Wish Book Christmas” is now available. If you’ve read my WWII novel, “If I Were You,” you’ll recognize the main characters, Eve Dawson and Audrey Barnett, who come to America with their young sons as British war brides. In this … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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Christmas is Coming…Giveaway
It feels like fall has barely arrived but as we near November, I've been thinking about my favorite Christmas movies and books. The Hallmark channel is already filled with new and old Christmas movies...I've been seeing the images fill my social media feeds. Honestly, it's rather startling to think that in two months Christmas will already be behind us. This year has flown by and ready or not, … [Read more...]
Inspired by Classics
Every reader has books that really inspired their love of the written word. While I’ve loved reading since I was a kid—particularly mysteries from a young age, I believe my deep love for reading really developed the first time I read Classic novels for my high school English class. Novels like A Tale of Two Cities, The Great Gatsby, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Ever since then I’ve loved the … [Read more...]
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