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Reasons Why Favorite Authors Disappoint Their Readers

June 16, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

At the beginning of June, my 17th published book made its way into readers’ hands. In addition to 3 published novellas, that means I have 20 different works out there. I’m blessed to have faithful readers who have read everything I’ve written and who let me know how much they’ve enjoyed all my books. However, I know that not every book I write will resonate with all my readers. In fact, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, reading

Think Outside The Alpha – And a Giveaway!!

June 15, 2017 By Karen Witemeyer

I admit it. My favorite part about writing romance novels is having control over the hero. Making him look the way I want him to look (Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, and Alex O'Loughin are frequently consulted), giving him rugged swagger and the skills to back it up, and best of all, giving him an honorable core and a soft heart that only the heroine can uncover beneath his gruff exterior. What … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading, Writing Tagged With: giveaway, Heart on the Line

New Release Celebration and a Giveaway!

June 2, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

Thanks for joining me in the celebration of a book release! The first book in my new orphan train series, WITH YOU ALWAYS releases on June 6, and I’m celebrating by GIVING AWAY THREE COPIES of the book here on this blog! Each of the three novels in the series tackles a unique angle of the orphan train movement. In this first installment, the story centers around the placing out of women that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, Orphan Trains, With You Always

Design My Anniversary Getaway for a Chance to Win!

June 1, 2017 By Karen Witemeyer

Life is crazy. I'm sure that's not news to you. Your life is probably just as hectic as mine is, if not more so. Usually I don't really mind the crazies. They keep me from getting bored, after all. Yet every once in a while, when I fail to plan far enough in advance, they sneak up behind me, surround me on every side, and leave no path for escape. That's what happened this month. Monday is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Reading Tagged With: 25th Wedding Anniversary, Heart on the Line

7 Reasons Why I Stop Reading a Novel

May 19, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

I've noticed over the past couple of years that I've developed an especially bad habit–I'm having a harder and harder time finishing novels that I pick up to read. I wasn't always so hard to please! There once was a time when I finished reading almost every book I started. But these days, my shelves (both real and virtual) are overflowing. I have plenty to read. But not enough time. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: books, Jody Hedlund, reading

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