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Read To Me!

April 17, 2017 By Lynn Austin

One of the things I love about being a grandmother is reading books to my granddaughter. Lyla is sixteen months old and already has her favorites. One of them, “Hand, Hand, Fingers Thumbs” by Al Perkins and Eric Gurney, used to be one of her mother’s favorites, too. I never liked this book when my daughter was young because it didn’t have a plot. My daughter now understands why I got tired of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Reading

New Release and a Cover Reveal

April 12, 2017 By Robin Lee Hatcher

You'll Think of Me

I'm delighted to tell you that my new book, You'll Think of Me, is now available. Early reviews have been such an encouragement. Here are just a few: Publishers Weekly: "These characters, and the reader, are in for a heartwarming journey of redemption, forgiveness, and embracing the future.” RT Book Reviews: “This story, infused with the wonder of God’s love, will have inspirational romance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing

Why Are Novellas So Popular? (Plus a FREE Novella!)

April 7, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

A novella is simply a short novel, usually about a quarter or third of the size of a full-length book. It contains all the same elements as a novel: well-drawn characters, interesting plot, love interest (for romances), and internal character growth. But the story is much less complicated and moves fairly quickly. As publishing and books have entered the digital age, novellas have increased in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: An Awakened Heart, Jody Hedlund, Novellas

The Power of Stories

March 17, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

As an avid reader, I LOVE to be entertained by a well-told story. And of course as a writer, I LOVE when readers say things like: I couldn’t put your book down or it kept me up past bedtime. Fiction is supposed to be entertaining—a good story with lovable characters wrapped up in a riveting plot. But books are more than pure entertainment. They are laced with incredible power. First they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Benefits of Reading, Jody Hedlund

Why I Love Writing YA (And a giveaway!)

March 3, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

Today I’m celebrating the release of a new book! While officially the book doesn’t hit shelves until next Tuesday (March 7), I decided today was close enough to start partying and have a giveaway! FOR LOVE & HONOR is the third and final book in my Young Adult series set during medieval times and centering around knights, castles, and daring damsels. For those who haven’t yet read An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: For Love & Honor, Jody Hedlund, Young Adult Novels

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