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Ten Things You Might Not Know About Jody Hedlund

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I’m joining the rest of the lovely ladies here on the blog and sharing 10 things you might not know about me! 1. I grew up a PK (pastor's kid). My dad was a Lutheran Pastor. And I grew up in the church. Not literally, of course. We usually lived in a parsonage, often one that was next door to the church. But my life centered around attending Sunday School and church, reading the Bible, and … [Read more...]

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

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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...]

Something Very Special About the Cover of My New Book

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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...]

12 Reasons Why Books Make the Best Christmas Presents

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  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...]

What My Passion for Christian Fiction Led Me to Do This Fall

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Church libraries. Does your church have one? Mine does. I go to a large church and so our church library, while not enormous, is a decent size. Each wall is lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves packed full of all kinds of great books. This past fall I joined the staff at my church library. I’d been mulling over doing so for several months and felt lead to finally help out for several … [Read more...]

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