TOGETHER FOREVER the second book in my orphan train series releases on May 1, less than two weeks away!
There are two things I look forward to in the weeks before the book’s release.
The first is the single copy I receive from my editor about a month before the release. It’s my first glimpse of the book and is always accompanied by a personal card from my editor (which is super cool and thoughtful!). I love getting to hold the book for the first time.
The second thing I look forward to is the day I get my author copies, which is usually a couple of weeks before the release date. As a matter of fact, I happened to get two boxes of books this week, and it’s always such fun to open them up and see the fruition of months of hard work.
As usual, I can’t help taking pictures of the momentous occasion. My cats love to join me in the celebration. Or at least that’s what I tell myself. In reality they could probably care less about the books and are more interested in the boxes!
Because I’m trying to spread some warmth and happiness during this cold spring we’ve had, I’m GIVING AWAY an early copy of the book here on the blog today!
Fill out the Rafflecopter form below and enter for a chance to WIN a copy of the book!
So how about YOU? What’s YOUR spring been like? Has it been as cold and snowy where you live as it has been in Michigan?
Jody Hedlund
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Texas weather! Cold one minute, warm the next! The wind has been about to take us away lately.
You are welcome to send some snow to our East Tennessee mountains. 🙂 Beautiful cats!
We’ve had a l-o-n-g winter in NE Ohio, with excessive rain & flooding, in between snow storms! I woke up to snow on Thursday, April 19–thankfully it melted by the afternoon!
Congratulations on your book’s upcoming release. It will be on my wish list, if it is not already. As far as spring, I am also in Michigan, northwest lower to be exact,so cold and snowy 😁❄.
Congratulations ❤️ Beautiful cover. If your cats are like mine they just want the box. They want everything out of the box immediately. Thanks for the chance ❤️😻❤️😻
We have had a little bit of snow here in Utah this spring, but we’ve also had some really good weather.
Cannot wait to read this book. Did enjoy reading With You Always!!
I can’t wait for a real taste of spring weather! Here in NJ we’re still much colder than normal and it’s been rainy and raw most days. Although we haven’t had snow for a couple weeks now, it lasted much longer than usual. So excited to read your new book, as I really enjoyed the first book in this series!
I added this to my Facebook and Pinterest pages also, btw.
I loved “With you Always” ! I can’t wait to read the second book. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into writing a book.
We have had a couple of snow storms this month , last week we had a blizzard with a foot of snow & then on Tue another 6″. We need spring so we can get in the fields to plant!!
It has been a cold spring here with late snow in parts of Iowa. Love your books and can hardly wait for this new book to come out.
It’s been cold, rainy, and snowy in Pennsylvania this spring. We had 2 days where it was sunny and in the 80’s though.
I think the entire country has been teased by a few days of warm here and there only to have the temps plunge back down. I went to Florida a couple of weeks ago, but their weather was up and down too. It’s only 48 degrees right now in Virginia and supposed to be cool the next few days, but I’m thankful we aren’t experiencing any snow like our northern neighbors. What an unusual winter this has been!
I love reading and holding a real book in my hands is very relaxing to me,,i don’t read ebooks or ereaders
congratulations. how very exciting. i love the photo with your kitties. i would love to read this book. i love the cover.
opps, here our spring is confused, one day snowy, one day raining, one day sunny. LOL
Colder than normal in AL. Ready for some warm Spring weather! Love the pic of the kitties.
Cold and rainy one day and up to 70 the next in Virginia Beach. Makes it hard to get the flower beds ready.
Really excited about this series. Thanks for the giveaway!
Congratulations on the publication and soon release of “TOGETHER FOREVER”. I can’t wait for the opportunity to read it.
My spring has been like a yoyo. The temperatures and sun come and go like the up and down of the yoyo. We have had some beautiful days with temperatures going into the 70’s. Even was able to take our first short trike ride. Then other days are in the 30-40’s with dreary skies along with winds that make you think it’s winter instead of summer.
The town I live is may be small (population of less than 3000) but it’s also the Music Capital of the World. Last night was the first concert at the Folk Center and today starts the Folk Festival. Thankfully the sun is shining but we will have mild temperatures of 50-60″s. Surely not going to complain because thankfully for this outdoor event it’s not suppose to rain.
Have a wonderful Friday followed by a fantastic weekend!
We have had a pretty typical rainy April so far. Congratulations on your book!!
I adore the picture of your kitties with your new books!
We have not had a typical spring here in central Indiana either – everything from snow, sleet, hail, rain, and temps from the 20’s to high 70’s. My tulips and daffodils are persistent, though. You have very pretty cats! I am looking forward to your next orphan train book, the first one was wonderful!
Congratulations on your new release! Bethany House has the loveliest covers!
Spring has been hit miss here in the Ozarks. A few beautuful days but a lot of cild wintery ones. I am ready for Spring to come and stay!
I am from the Netherlands and no snow here. Instead we have 25+ degrees celsius, which is unusual for April. But it is no too bad. Flowers are in full bloom and the sun is shining. 2018 hasn’t been all too kind, so the weather does cheer up a bit. 🙂
As a fellow Michigander, our “sprinter” has been cold and snowy! I’m in the UP – about 20 miles south of Marquette and lake Superior!
I live in MI too (west MI near GR) so I’ve been having the same cold, snowy weather. So excited for the warmth this weekend!
We live in Indiana. Where we live it’s been cold and we have had some snow, but thankfully we have not been hit as hard as other areas.
I shared on Facebook.
Looking forward to this one!!
No, mommy, we LOVE your new books! Just please move them so we can investigate the boxes…Love your kitty help! We are finally having a few nice spring days without wind, rain, and freezing temps. Yay! Congratulations on the new book! I really enjoyed the first one in this series.
I also pinned the kitty cover to Pinterest!
I’ve been waiting “forever” to read this book! So excited! Thanks for the giveaway.
Weather in Tennessee has been ALLERGY-filled! Sneeze, blow, cough, repeat, repeat, REPEAT!!!
It’s so chilly here in Missouri, and good book is just what I need! I enjoyed seeing you in Branson. I can’t wait to read this series.
Spring? What is that? Haha! Spring in Northern NY is pretty much non-existent right now. We’ve been getting a little snow pretty much every day and just had an ice storm last weekend. Not good weather for the flowers.
I live in the Deep South. So our weather has been balmy with everything blooming. Love the Spring. Thanks for the giveaway. I read the first book and look forward to reading the next one in this series.
Winter, in Missouri, is still deciding whether it wants to leave or after seeing a few warm days, deciding to hang out a bit longer. Trees and flowers are trying to bud and frost keeps sneaking in to knock them back. I hope we have a Spring; not go straight to Summer. 😉
Winter in Colorado has not been as cold as it has been in Michigan. Michigan winters are so beautiful as I recall from childhood but Colorado winters are less severe. I love your Michigan stories!
I used to live in the U.P. (Upper Peninsula of Michigan)…where “Spring” actually starts in June. But, now I live in the South, and absolutely love it! Spring has already sprung (which was breathtaking) and now we’re slowly transitioning to the “Summer” season…in fact, I even went swimming in our outdoor pool last week. Thanks for the giveaway and congratulations on “Together Forever”.
Hi Jody, Congratulations on Together Forever. What a beautiful cover. I have retired from Chicago, IL to Arizona, so you don’t want to hear about our weather. But I will say I have never had allergies until I moved here. Everything is blooming right now even the cactus. Thank you for this chance to win a signed book, I love your stories.
I’m ready to read this beauty!!
I’m from Southern Ohio. We have had glimpses of Spring here from time to time. Only occasionally between rain and snow. The snow doesn’t accumulate but the temperatures have been cold. Some days will be in the 30s or 40s. Other days in the 70s. Seems we get 3 cold days after one warm day. I haven’t planted any flowers yet.
Thanks for your generous giveaway.
Winter in Houston, Texas, ended about two months ago. We had a few flakes of snow, rain, and lots of barren-looking trees and brown yards. However, since sometime in February we’ve been green, blooming, and pleasantly warm with occasional cool snaps. God’s glory is quite evident here in nature right now!
Excited to read your newest book.
Our spring has been wet and cold but no snow like you all have had.
Hope your book is a best seller.
I’ve been in PA (helping our daughter w/her special needs son) for the last month but hubby has been updating me on MI weather. Home tomorrow and it looks like some sun and mid50s. Looking forward to your new book.
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It’s been unseasonably cool in California as well as rainy. We need the rain so I’m not complaining but thanking God for His provision. Congratulations on your latest book! Thank you for throwing my name in the hat for this giveaway.
P.S. Love your kitties! 🙂
Pacific Northwest – April. What more can I say???
Am excited for your new book to be released. There are a lot of favorite authors with books being released on May 1!!!
First Robin of Spring here, yet only 32 degrees this morning in the mountains 🙂 A good read is always appreciated, congrats on your new book.
I’m from Minnesota originally. Last weekend I had people calling me and wishing me a Merry Christmas as there was over 20″ of snow. In the Bay area we have had cool temps and April rain. My tomatoes are just starting to grow. But, it should be 80’s over the weekend and I am looking forward to the warm sunshine. Love your inquisitive kitties!
Northeast Ohio is still in the “winter belt” or “sprinter” stage…cold, snowy, and the sun has hardly peeped out. We’ll get there eventually! I pinned the book to my Pinterest…congratulations on the upcoming release!!
Southeastern Iowa has been staying pretty chilly, but the sun is shining today and we are supposed to hit 59 today! I think we may even see some 60’s in a few days! YAY!
your cats are so cute snooping in the boxes!
We are in Alexandria, MN – we are basking in the sunshine we have had for the last two days. The snow is FINALLY melting and we are starting to believe spring might even come this year!
I pinned on Pinterest, tweeted, posted on Facebook and Instagram 🙂
Spring hasn’t really sprung here yet, but hopefully the weather will turn the corner soon! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m from the Twin Cites area of Minnesota. We had a huge storm on April 14-15, my birthday weekend. My daughter’s cars were buried in snow so they weren’t able to come over. Hopefully they will be able to come this weekend.
What I adored the most during the process of publishing my book, is having a copy on my kindle for the first time. It was surreal, looking at my book in ebook form on an e-reader.
Love the photos!
Such cute cats ! We have had some warm days and some cooler days. Crazy California weather !
How exciting. Love your kitty cats getting in on it. Blessings
Also, our weather [Ontario, Canada] has been cold, snowy, rainy. Blah. Bah humbug. But today is sunny. Yay! Blessings
Weather here has been cooler than usual with a few warm days. A bit difficult to know how to dress.
Excited for the release of your new book!
Temps here have been wild in the last few weeks from 97 down to the mid thirties. Lots of high winds and not near enough rain. I love the cover on this book!
I pinned it.
WV has been fickle going from the 80’s to 20’s. Rain, snow, sleet, hail, sunshine.
Shared on FB and Pinterest
It’s a beautiful spring where I live! Tulips, lilacs, and cherry trees are all in bloom!
Spring has finally settled into the Carolinas! Winter was holding on for dear life!
I live in Western NC and one day this week it was 78 then by nighttime it got cold so fast and it sleeted and snow was on the ground the next morning. Warm yesterday and now cold again. I don’t mind, it’s a reminder that God’s in control of my life. Not me.
Read your first book in this series, With You Always, really liked it. I am now ready for the second one, Together Forever. Liked your picture with your kittens. Here in Texas the spring has been OK.
I live in Portage, MI (southwest MI) and it has been a LOOOONNGGG winter!! We still had snow again several timse this week! Ugh! The weather is supposed to get into the 50’s and 60’s this coming week though! YAY!!!
Congratualtions, Jody, on your newest book baby, Together Forever!! And thank you for the chance to win a copy!!!
Oops! I forgot to say that I shared about the giveaway for ‘Together Forever’ on FB and shared the cover on Pinterest and Instagram.
First Congratulations on your newest book.The weather here in NC was been terrible, Tornadoes in Greensboro. Hot one day cool the next .So ready for the Real spring weather.
It has been cold and rainy here. Today it is overcast. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and 60 though!
“Spring”weather in NNY is much like my home state of MI…winter 2.0 with cold and snow flurries but warmer weather is coming! So looking forward to reading the newest story!
Even though winter is long, it is great to read books in Minnesota – especially yours.
Finally warming up here in Michigan!
Orphans have a special place in my heart. I will definitely be reading this series. 😍
Fingers crossed!
It’s been a wild April here in Long Island, NY. Snow, rain, sun and now it’s warming up. Would love to read your new book.
Your kitty cats are so excited…waiting breathlessly!I’m waiting breathlessly to read! It’s going to rain all day tomorrow here in Fort Worth, TX but that’s ok.
I am so excited to read this book! What a great way to celebrate spring!
I shared on Facebook!
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After snow on Monday and rainy cold days following, we finally have sunshine and almost 60 degrees in Northern Indiana today! I am looking forward to this next book in the orphan train series! Thank you for continuing to write. 🙂
Very cold and un-springlike! It snowed just the other morning. But sunshine today and hopefully we’re on the upswing!
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I am here in MI, too, so feel your pain. 😉 It sounds as though the weather may be making a change for the better – we can only hope! I would love to read this book!
No snow at all this year…….in my 56 years i have only seen one White Christmas……i wish we could have another one…..i love winter time……but i DO NOT like the pain that goes with it physically….we have hit 70 degrees today….i wish every day was like this …….it would be the perfect weather.
Our spring has had a split personality….it is warm and in the 70’s one day and blizzard like the next.
Can’t wait to read this!
It’s Tennessee…you don’t like the weather, wait 24 hours. It was beautiful on Tuesday and the boys were outside playing in short sleeves. By the next day, we were in jackets and long sleeves again. That continued until today. Ready for warmer weather to stay!
Typical indiana weather. Freezing one day, sunny and warm the next! Love your books, can’t wait to read this newest one!
I am from Ohio and we have been just as cold and snowy! I went to undergrad in Michigan and all my friends and husband’s family had fun with the ice last week!
We had a mild winter so I can’t complain that our spring hasn’t been great. Just some rainy and windy days. Occasionally some snow but it usually melts before the day is over.
It’s been pretty dry where we live in our part of the mountains of CO. but we did have snow today. It is always cold though!
It had been a weather roller coaster this week..snow Monday and 75 degrees today. The mountains are getting green now though! 🙂
Can’t wait for this book! The covers for this series are beautiful so it’s the gift that keeps on giving while it sits on my bookshelf after reading 🙂
As for the weather, I didn’t see one snowflake where I live in North Texas. Usually we get a little something but not this year. Wish we could take a little from everyone else!
Awesome!!
It’s been cold here in Texas but probably not like Michigan 🙂
Congratulations! Very cold here in WV, too. I feel sorry for my flowers. It got down to 25 this morning.
Warming up! 50s to 60s this weekend. It’s been a lonngggg cold winter, and we still have mounds of snow. I did see a robin recently, so there’s hope!!
Cooler than normal! Frost warning for tonight! But today it’s sunny and lovely even with chill! Shared on Facebook
Finally some great weather here in MN! 53 degrees!!
I am very interested in the orphan train history. I had never heard of it till I moved to KS. I actually met a lady who said she had been on an orphan train. I would like to read your book, be it a cold day or a very hot day. Here today it’s okay weather, but tomorrow it will rain.
Jody congratulations on your new book! I really like the cover. I am a Mentor Mom for Mops and on Thurs. we have Mom’s in tow with babies on their hips 🙂 The cover reminded me of my Mom’s :)We live in the Pacific NW and we had a sunny day and I mowed the front yard before it rains Sat. …………………..We have bulbs and primroses in bloom……………………..
Thankful for the sunshine today! I can’t wait to read your next book.
Love the history behind your books! Would love to read your new book!
Beautiful day today in Michigan! Looking forward to reading your book!
We have had snow and I have used that as an excuse to do more reading. Can’t wait to read your new book.
Oh, I shared on Facebook
I can’t wait to read this.
I took a short trip to West Virginia last weekend but am back in Michigan. I didn’t get as much time as expected to read With You Always but now I”m home and enjoying every chapter. I’m looking forward to meeting you in Grand Rapids in a couple of weeks and can’t wait to read Together Forever.
I grew up in Michigan, so I know what snow in April is like! Stay warm. Summer will arrive soon. It always does!
I’m sure it hasn’t been as snowy in this part of Virginia as it has been in Michigan, but we have had quite the winter/spring. We had some exceptionally cold days in early January and then it warmed up a bit. The spring temps have been all over the place with some 80 degree weather followed by below freezing, sometimes with 30-40 degree fluctuations within a day or less. Most of the snow we got here in my area melted off the roads or was beaten off by traffic in only a day or two, even when it was 4 to 8 inches. grandaddya[at]comcast[dot]net
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Yup, winter/spring in South Dakota is pretty similar to the weather in Michigan. The difference is that there’s more wind here and less (no) lake effect! Lol
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How many books will make up this series? We had very little snow this winter (for our area) but one of the coldest Aprils on record. It is FINALLY warming up this week. We almost hit 60 F today. Felt like summer out there.
There will be three books in this series. Searching for You is the third book in the series and releases in Dec. Hope you’ll enjoy them all!
How many total books will be in this series (sorry if I missed this already if it has been answered) I am just soooooooooooooooooo over excited to read this series that’s all 😀
So glad to hear that you’re excited! 🙂 There are three books in the series, so one more is coming in December!
I live in central Kansas. The first two weekends in April we had snow. Not much, but it’s still rather rare. We’ve had some really cold days this month around a couple of days in the high 80’s and some insane wind. We are supposed to get rain tonight and tomorrow, which will be very welcome since we had a dry winter. It’s been a strange spring so far. Congratulations on your new book. I always enjoy reading them.
I’m not sure if this giveaway is open to Canadians but will enter anyway,if it’s not then just remove me. We have had a very cold and snowy spring,I’m really looking forward to summer.
We have had snow several times this spring and this is our second spring back in Nebraska. Hopefully the snow is done now, we did just have some on Tuesday and it was all gone by that afternoon,lol.
I can hardly wait ot read this book!
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Oooo – new books are so exciting!!!
I’m in Michigan too – very strange, yucky spring! 🙁
winter is still hanging on… even so, ‘this is the day that the Lord has made’! I do appreciate when the sun breaks through as it did this evening 🙂
The spring here in Toronto, ON Canada has been a little bit of everything, last weekend we had rain, then frozen rain, then snow and it stuck around for a couple of days. This weekend is going to be warmer and sunny!!!
You are one of two authors I habitually lose sleep reading. Keep up the amazing work!
Spring has been super cold. Can’t wait for the warm weather!
Posted this on my Facebook page.
SW Ga. weather has been strange this spring. Early blooming and then another cold time. So two weeks of sinus infection and I’m actually ready for good health. Love reading whatever you write:)
I’m excited to read this one! I pinned the cover.
Anxious for your book to be out!
I shared on FB, too.
I keep telling my son that next week is supposed to be warmer; maybe that will finally come true in our part of Michigan. The upside is that the weather made being in and cozy with a book the perfect answer for a day of ice and sleet. My mother-in-law and I are both waiting for the latest edition- Hopefully to be reading OUTSIDE on the swing!
For Texas, our spring has been surprisingly “springlike” instead of just feeling like an extended summer!😂
Oh what a beautiful cover for this book! I can’t wait for it, thank goodness May 1st is coming!
I live in Jacksonville FL and the weather has actually been crazy here too. But of course when the temperatures get below 70, that’s cold for me. Haha.
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to win this book.
Jean
I am from the countyside west of Lansing, now living in Lubbock, TX! My family keeps me informed of Michigan weather, while I have been enjoying warmer weather. The winds have been blowing parts of West Texas all the way to the Gulf!Thanx for the giveaway!!!!
Shared and pinned.
I am home bound due to two pelvic fractures. OUCH!! Can’t wait to get your book to carry me away from the present.
Would love to win a copy Together Forever.
Spring here has been an extended winter. I can’t wait for Mother Nature to get the memo that it is finally Spring.
Have added this to my TBR list and can’t wait to read it!
In Spain we had the best from the north (cold weather from the poles) it has been quite cold. Although we will get temperatures around 30ish C next week. So all in all bright and shiny days.
Hi Jody, I’m looking forward to this new story! Thank you for sharing this inside look. Love your kitties!
We’re actually having a spring here in SC! Normally it’s just hot and humid at this time of year, but we’ve actually been needing the heat at night here in mid-April…crazy! Not that we’re complaining 🙂
I grew up in Michigan, and I must say I don’t miss the cold weather. I live in South Carolina now and it has been a pretty normal spring all in all. We have had a few nights down in the 30s recently.
It’s almost strawberry season here!
Due to the crazy weather we’ve been having all the trees have been blooming at one time. So everything is covered in green or yellow pollen which does not help my allergies at all.
Right now, the sun is out, the temps are in the 80’s, and we should be getting rain before the day is over.
The weather is just as bad here as in MI. Perfect for staying in with a good book and warm cup of cocoa.
I’m so excited for your next book!Gorgeous cover! In Ohio we have snow one day and tornado the next followed by more snow. But I think we’re finally getting Spring to come out and join us!
Can’t wait to read this book!!!
I enjoyed the first in the series
Congratulations! It’s so very pretty! Yes, I live in south – central WI, so it has been a very cold, snowy spring so far. But today it’s sunny and almost 60°!
And I pinned to Pinterest!
KS weather just doesn’t pay attention to the seasons…it does what it wants to! “If you don’t like the weather…wait 15 minutes because it will change again”.
It’s been a really long winter. Beautiful cats. Would love to read the book. Thanks for the chance.
Congratulations – that box represents such an amazing achievement. Love the cats in the photo. We have 2 cats and they are a hoot.
The weather here is crazy. It was in the high 70’s last weekend, snowed on Monday, cold all week, then in the 70’s again today.
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I live in Idaho. Today, well, the last few days, have been beautiful. Anywhere between 65-70. We had a very mild winter. Thank goodness, I just do not handle the cold weather anymore.
I commented a little bit ago, but I also shared on Facebook and Pinterest.
I doubt central Virginia is anywhere near as cold and snowy as Michigan, but we have had an annoyingly chilly spring. I’m still having to wear a jacket well into the afternoon most days, and occasionally need to layer long sleeves underneath. There doesn’t seem to be any more chance of snow though, for which I am glad. I think I’d cry if I saw a flake this late in the year. :p
And, I pinned a link to the giveaway on Pinterest.
Book looks great and I am looking forward to reading it.
So excited!!
It’s been extremely cold in March in the Netherlands, we have been ice skating. Last week it’s been extremely warm, 80, so we have been swimming and sun bathing.
Next week it’ll rain and below60 with a lot of wind.
I hope this spring will be in the middle of last week and next week.
I have read your first book in this series and have been waiting on tenderhooks for this 2nd 1. Congratulations, beautiful cover.
I live here in Utah and Mother Natural can’t make up her mind what she wants to give us. Snow or warmth. But my body can’t tolerate either one, Although I admit that like Goldilocks some times it can be just right.
Spring is my favorite weather, everything blooming! I’m really looking forward to reading your new book! I totally love your books, so full of faith and love!
Spring is my favorite season! Everything blooms! I’m kooking forward to reading your new book! I love all of your books, so inspiring, full of faith and love!
Spring has been slow to come in Minnesota too,but it was 63° and glorious! And the snow is melting, slowly but surely.
The weather has been warm with a little bit of breeze.
I am super excited about this book!
As far as spring? Sunday in my neck of the woods has decided to have commit issues with Spring. The rest of the week is spring-ish (I mean you were recently in my area with the very typical spring tornadoes going on.)
Weather is ever-changing in Texas but getting warmer!
First nice day
I loved your book and can’t wait for the new one!!
We have spring one day and fall temps the next.
Spring in southern Virginia is a roller coaster! We are teased with a really warm day, and then we get some chilly days. Some days you need warm clothes in the morning and evening, but late morning and afternoon are very warm. Even the plants get confused and bloom too early.