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Security Blanket Reads

June 20, 2018 By D'Ann Mateer

Photo by Silvan Mahler on Unsplash

We’ve had a long 16 months of stressful events. Not all of those events have been bad. Many have been happy things—like weddings!—which produce stress nonetheless. During such seasons of life, even if we run first to Jesus, most of us grab hold of something familiar, something that makes us feel secure. No unlike the way our infants and toddlers reached for their pacifiers or blankets when they … [Read more...]

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My Five Star Reads in 2018 (So Far)

June 13, 2018 By Robin Lee Hatcher

I love to track the books I read using Goodreads. Because of deadlines and college work, I reduced the number of books I planned to read this year. Nonetheless, I've already enjoyed several Five Star reads in the first half of 2018 and thought I would share them with you. Please note: I am usually way behind in my reading. Although I buy a lot of books when they are first released, it is often … [Read more...]

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It’s Release Week!!!

June 7, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

It's finally here! More Than Meets the Eye released on Tuesday. I always find the release of a new book exciting and slightly terrifying. What will readers think? Will they love it, or will it be a disappointment? This one was especially nerve-wracking since it is the first in a new series. More Than Meets the Eye is filled with secrets, flawed characters fighting for a fresh start, a hero bent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: giveaway, More Than Meets The Eye

What’s it Like for Authors to Meet Readers in Person?

May 18, 2018 By Jody Hedlund

Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Fiction Readers Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’ve never attended a big organized reader-author gathering before. Since I’m only a two-hour drive from Grand Rapids, I was really excited to be able to go. I wasn’t really sure what to expect from the event. But I figured at the very least, I’d get to meet some readers, hang out with writer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, Reader Events. Baker Book House, Readers

The Cover Development of Together Forever (with pictures of alternate covers!)

May 4, 2018 By Jody Hedlund

Together Forever, my second orphan train book, released this week! A book’s birthday is always a special time! And to celebrate the release, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the cover development. To discover what went into making the cover, I interviewed Senior Graphic Designer Jenny Parker (with input from Bethany House Fiction Marketing Director Noelle Chew). Senior Graphic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Cover Development, Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

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