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Do You Talk to Your Kids About What They Read?

March 6, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

This is a big week for me! My Young Adult medieval book, An Uncertain Choice, released! I'm thrilled that readers are already enjoying the book. One reader, JoJo Sutis, said this: "With so many mixed messages of young love in the world today... An Uncertain Choice is like a breath of fresh air. The world simply needs more books like this." JoJo's Corner Another of my readers, Cassie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, Reading with Kids, Wholesome Books

Is Chivalry on the Brink of Extinction?

February 20, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

With the recent release of Fifty Shades of Grey movie and its popularity, I can't help but wonder about the long term consequences that such ideology will have on how people view relationships. Already, too many couples struggle to maintain happy, healthy relationships. In fact, it's become almost a monthly occurrence to get news of another friend or acquaintance who's dealing with a spouse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: An Uncertain Choice, Chivalry, Fifty Shades of Grey, Jody Hedlund

A Meeting That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen

February 6, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

Since we're only a week away from Valentine's Day, I thought I'd share the story about how I met my husband! Have you ever stubbornly stamped your foot and said, "No. I'm never going to do that"? I'm never going to live in that town? Or I'm never going to do that job? When I was younger, I stamped my foot and said, "I'm never going to marry a pastor." I grew up as a PK (Pastor's Kid). My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, romance

Why Writers Don’t Write – Sometimes

January 16, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

Before I became an author, I never realized all of the various aspects that went into being an author. I thought I'd write one book send it off and then start on the next. My life would be filled with writing one beautiful, touching story after the next. However, after releasing a novella and my 7th book in December and now having another novella and books 8, 9, and 10 slated to release this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, Writing Life

My Secret to Juggling Life

January 2, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

Often I'm asked, "What's your secret to juggling life?" Most people wonder how I manage being a mom of five kids and having a full time writing career. My days are jam-packed with teaching my kids, and my afternoons and evenings are crazy-busy with running them to all of their various activities. In addition, I try to squeeze in all of the responsibilities that come with being an author. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, Juggling Life

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