Recently I was tagged in a Facebook discussion about one of my books. While I’m not able to catch or read every tag, this one caught my eye because it was about the sensuality level in my books. The initial comment was this: “Who’s finished Searching for You by Jody Hedlund? Great story but, um, a bit steamy in my opinion...” The ensuing discussion was really interesting. Some agreed … [Read more...]
Recently Read and Up Next
I love hearing what others have been reading or are looking forward to reading, so I thought I’d share of few of my own with you today. Since the beginning of this year I’ve already read several books. My genres have varied from Christian fiction to general market fiction to non-fiction. Some I wouldn’t give a blanket recommendation, others I wholeheartedly embrace. Here are three I’ve … [Read more...]
A Step Forward…and Backward
I am a history nerd. I admit it. I happily own it. I love antebellum homes, old 18th century log cabins, European castles, walking through cemeteries, and generally stepping back in time. I love diving into history and resurfacing again with unique and wonderful treasures from the past that I then weave into "true" fiction. My sixteenth historical novel, With This Pledge, released last … [Read more...]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I was seven or eight years old, growing up in a village in rural New York State, when I learned my first lesson about racism. My mom, my two sisters, and I had traveled to a nearby city on a shopping trip. For a treat, we went to the lunch counter at the dime store for grilled cheese sandwiches and French fries. That’s where I saw the two signs, one labeled ‘Whites Only,’ the other ‘Coloreds.’ I … [Read more...]
What Makes a Reader Pick Up a Book By a Debut Author?
If you're like me, you probably have a handful of tried-and-true authors that you adore. We only have to see their name and we rush out to buy their book. We don't have to look at the back cover blurb or even know what the book is about. We trust that author will deliver. And if occasionally one of their books starts slow or doesn't necessarily appeal to us, we keep reading those authors … [Read more...]
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