In 2012 my family spent two months in Hannover, Germany, while I taught a graduate class. It was an incredible trip. One we continue to talk about as a key part of our family history. [Tweet "What if God gives us the desires of our heart? It's a ? @Cara_putman explores."] Yet it wasn't until we were about to come back that I learned the contract for Shadowed by Grace was on the way. Why … [Read more...]
Missing Daddy, Missing Pieces
Last Sunday, we celebrated Father's Day in the USA. I never got to celebrate a Father's Day with my own dad, not counting when I was an infant of about five or six weeks old. I was reminded on Sunday of a paper I wrote for my college English class back in 2014. I decided I would like to share it with you. I had to edit it as it was too long for a blog post, but I hope you'll enjoy what … [Read more...]
New covers and old pies
A cover—and pie recipe—reveal! I'm thrilled to share my next cover with you guys. A Note Yet Unsung, the third Belmont Mansion novel, releases in January 2017. So what do you think? Coming January 2017 Belle Meade novel #3 About A Note Yet Unsung: A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the Maestro at the newly-formed … [Read more...]
Thin Air
My husband and I just returned home from a week’s vacation in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, and what a wonderful time we had! First of all, we were surrounded by God’s beautiful creation everywhere we looked—magnificent mountains, rushing streams, abundant wildlife. It was so easy to praise God every waking moment and remember His awesome majesty and power. Second, I got to do one of … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day
"Inspired by Scripture" will return next Sunday. … [Read more...]
My Experience Publishing My First Indie Book
As you know, my book FOREVER SAFE released at the beginning of June. It’s the 4th book in my Beacons of Hope lighthouse series. I’ve been delighted to discover that readers are enjoying this particular book just as much as the previous books in the serious. In fact, some readers are liking it even better: “Every book I read by Jody Hedlund is a winner and this one may be my favorite one … [Read more...]
My German Book Tour
Even with the pictures to prove it happened, I'm still a little amazed that I actually participated in a book tour in Germany from May 28-June 7. What a fabulous experience! The picture above is from the author festival that took place in Marburg, the home of my German publisher, Francke. I had the honor of traveling … [Read more...]
And the winner is ….(Plus a few other things)
Hello, everyone. I'm home from more travels and ready to get back into writing. But first, I picked a winner from my last blog where I asked how all of you unwind after a big project. I truly enjoyed hearing all of your answers and your suggestions. It was tough to pick just one person to receive a copy of my June release, Lakeside Sweetheart. But I picked Diana (who is going to a June writing … [Read more...]
Turning the Page
Several pages being turned and new chapters beginning here in the Klassen household lately. For example, last week I heard my husband murmur, “Time to turn the page,” referring to some changes he’s been making in his diet and exercise routine to improve his health and his physique. (He’s determined to look good in the Mr. Darcy costume I’m buying for him to wear during the Jane Austen … [Read more...]
So Much More Than “Just” an Anniversary
On Sunday, June 5, 2016 my parents celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. That's a lot of years. I was there for all but one of them, and I can testify that they've been wonderful years. Years that set a beautiful example of love and commitment for my brother and sisters and me. Years that showed us what it means to stick it out through the hard times, and to celebrate the good times. I feel … [Read more...]
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