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My Experience Publishing My First Indie Book

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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...]

And the winner is ….(Plus a few other things)

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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

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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

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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...]

More Weird Things Writers Say

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The last time I blogged, I spilled the beans about the Weird Things Writers Say (and What They Really Mean).  Today, in a follow-up piece to that post, I'm going to discuss the weird words and acronyms writers toss around as if normal people knew what they meant.  My last post was a writer-civilian translation book, today's post is a dictionary. ARC - Advance reading copy.  Sometimes publishers … [Read more...]

Peeling Back the Curtain: Where I Edit

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Today I'm racing toward turning in the macro edits on Beyond Justice, my book that releases in April 2017. Since I'm neck deep in making the book sing, I thought I'd give you a quick look into one of the places I hide while I edit. It's not always here. Other times it might be Panera or Starbucks. Maybe the library. But often I need to break away and find a place with fewer distractions. I hope … [Read more...]

Bible Art Journaling Update

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Earlier this year, I shared a post on Inspired by Life and Fiction about a new passion of mine—Bible art journaling. This practice has served to meld my love of studying the written word of God with the creativity He blessed me with. Plus it has plugged me into a community of thousands of believers around the world who enjoy worshiping God in this artistic way. If you are unsure what I am … [Read more...]

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