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Celebrating A Note Yet Unsung Release

January 30, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

In celebration of my newest release, A Note Yet Unsung, my publisher and I are hosting a fabulous giveaway that I hope you'll enter—and then share with your reader buddies. enter the giveaway more about A Note Yet Unsung begin reading A Note Yet Unsung   My TBR stack is piled high with fabulous new reads including some from our very own bloggers here at Inspired by Life and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Recipes

What Exactly is an ARC? (Plus a Giveaway!)

January 20, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

The third book in my young adult series releases in about 6 weeks (March 7). FOR LOVE AND HONOR. It’s a standalone novel, meaning you can enjoy it without having previously read the other books in the series. This book is set in medieval times and is about a noble knight returning home to protect his family from an imminent attack by neighboring lords who seek repayment of debts. Without … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Advanced Reading Copies, For Love & Honor, Jody Hedlund

Something Very Special About the Cover of My New Book

January 6, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

I’m thrilled to announce the release of NEVER FORGET, the 5th and final book in my Beacons of Hope lighthouse series! It’s a standalone novel set at Rose Island Lighthouse in Rhode Island inspired by Ida Lewis, a woman light keeper who worked at a lighthouse near Newport and was known for her bravery and for saving many lives. There is something very special about the cover of NEVER FORGET. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: book cover art, Jody Hedlund, Lighthouses, Never Forget

My Year in Books

December 28, 2016 By Robin Lee Hatcher

We are just a few days away now from ringing out the old and ringing in the new. What better time for those who love books and stories to reflect on what we've been reading? As I have shared before, I love Goodreads and their annual Reading Challenge. The site helps me keep track of my reading and the challenge keeps me trying to read more. While I will finish reading another book or two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading

12 Reasons Why Books Make the Best Christmas Presents

December 16, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

  Every year one of my local friends buys my books to give as Christmas presents to her friends and family. I’m not talking about four books. No. She buys ALL my books for the year and gives them to ALL her closest friends and family. Like forty books. And I sign a message in each one. It’s a delight to do this for her. And she loves being able to give such personalized gifts. As … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: books, Gift-Giving, Jody Hedlund

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