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Announcing The 2015 Jody Hedlund Challenge!!!

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Of the many reasons I love book blogging, two of them include the friends you meet, whether fellow bloggers or authors (and sometimes both!). It truly is a unique and incredible community. Today, I’m excited to announce an exciting 2015 challenge my friend Cassie, from Bookshelves and Windows, came to me about and I immediately joined in. Why? It’s way fun and we’re featuring one of my favorite authors, Jody Hedlund.

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The 2015 Jody Hedlund Challenge is where we’ll read one of Jody’s books each month and then have something fun the next month! Much like my Inklings series set-up, we’ll announce the book and the following month chat about it! Sometimes it might be discussion questions, guest post, and maybe even a Google + chat (in which I’ll apologize now for how awkward I am on video) and other fun stuff! It’s really all about giving people a chance to read fantastic historical fiction and give me an excuse to re-read them (because I love all of her books. Seriously.)

Fans of historical fiction, join in the #HedlundChallenge2015! It’s going to be so much fun!

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If you haven’t had a chance to read Jody’s books, you are in for a treat! If you have, I invite you to join in the awesomeness! We’re kicking off January with Unending Devotion, which is perfect for January – it’s Trafficking Awareness Month and that’s something this book deals with. You can check out my review here.

Where to buy Unending Devotion:
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Feel free to grab the graphic and spread the word about #HedlundChallenge2015!

To celebrate and help spread the word, I’m giving away her latest, Love Unexpected (which is fabulous!). Help us spread the word and you’re entered!

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  • I’d like to participate in this! I’ve read a good number of books by Jody Hedlund. Looking forward to your activities; AND I am sure you won’t sound awkward AT ALL on video, Jamie. You go, girls. Fun idea!

    • Yay!!! So glad you’ll join in!! Oh man, no promises about the video – I’m sure there will be plenty of “ums” 🙂

  • cdguylhs

    I don’t read much historical fiction but my wife does. I am entering this for her and also sharing with her.

    • Awesome!! Thank you so much – I hope she gets a chance to read a few of Jody’s novels!

  • Kelly Bridgewater

    I’d like to participate in this. I will help share this on Facebook, and I would live to win Jody ‘ s news book. Thank you! My favorite historical writer is Julie Lessman! Witty, cute, and sappy all in one book! Merry Christmas!

    • Julie’s books are so fun! The Daughters of Boston is still one of my favorite series of hers – how about you?

      Excited to have you join in and thanks for spreading the word!

  • Haven’t read any but I’m game! My favorite historical reads are The Book Thief, Diary of Anne Frank are my top 2

    • Yay! Happy to have you join in! The Book Thief was such a beautiful story. I still need to watch the movie. And Diary of Anne Frank is incredible too!

  • This sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait to see what you and Cassie have in store for us. I’ve only read one book by Jody Hedlund so far, but I’m definitely on board for reading more!

    • Super excited to have you join in Karen! Jody’s books are the best! Which one have you read?

      • So far the only one I’ve read is her novella “Out of the Storm,” but I loved it and look forward to reading her novels. I already have copies of The Preacher’s Bride and Love Unexpected in my TBR list, and I just found a good deal on the audio version of Unending Devotion, so that’ll be my next audiobook listen. Looking forward to it. 🙂 Do you have a favorite of Jody’s books?

        • Sweet! I think Rebellious Heart is still my favorite (although I have loved every single one!).

  • Summer H.

    A new-to-me author! How exciting! I can’t wait!

    • Great!! Happy to have you join in and discover Jody’s books!

      • Summer H.

        I can’t wait!

  • Katherine Jones

    Unending Devotion is especially calling my name. Ending human trafficking is one of my issues, and my own readers will be hearing more about that next month.

    • Always happy to have you join in! Excited to see what you’ll be posting next month – it’s definitely an issue I’m passionate about as well.

  • Stephanie Jenkins

    My favorite fiction historical reads are by Julie Klassen. I don’t read any non-fiction historical books.

    • Oh my word – Julie Klassen is awesome! I have her new one and can’t wait to dive in while traveling next week. Do you have a favorite of her’s? I think the Maid of Fairborne Hall is still one of my favs.

      • Stephanie Jenkins

        They are all really good. But my favorite so far is The Dancing Master. I haven’t read her newest one, The Secret at Pembrooke Park. I can’t wait to read that one too.

        • It’s always so great to have fabulous authors to depend on right? 🙂

  • Caryl Kane

    Jamie, I am so excited that you are part of this epic challenge! I can’t wait to join in the fun. Historical fiction is a relatively new genre for me. I enjoy reading Francine Rivers. 🙂

    • So good to see you here and have you join in! Excited you’ll be checking out more historical fiction! And you definitely can’t go wrong with Francine Rivers – she’s incredible. 🙂

  • Linda Ortiz

    Sounds awesome…I have the book and have not read it yet! An excuse to read the book in January. Count me in!!! 🙂

    • So fun! Excited to have you join in and looking forward to it!

  • Beth

    Ooo, how cool! I’ve read all but one of her currently released novels, so this will be the perfect time to read it (The Doctor’s Lady), and of course I’ll be reading her upcoming releases. Fun stuff!

    • Thanks for joining in! I loved The Doctor’s Lady, so I’m definitely looking forward to that discussion 🙂 Happy to have you!

  • Rissi

    FUN series, ladies! Looking forward to the fun that comes with it in 2015. 🙂

    • Thanks Rissi! I’m looking forward to it as well! 🙂 🙂

  • Tam631

    Sarah Sundin’s books…

    • I’ve enjoyed the ones I’ve read from her too! WWII is such an intriguing era to read about.

  • Christine Peterson Bures

    I loved the Red River of the North series by Lauraine Snelling.

    • Hello Christine! Thanks for stopping by! I haven’t read that series, but I’ll have to check it out!

  • Bekki

    This looks so fun! I have many of Jody’s books but haven’t had a chance to read them yet. But I’m excited to do so! As far as authors I already enjoy, Karen Witemeyer and Elizabeth Camden are among my favorites.

    • Fabulous! Happy to have you join in Bekki and I hope you love them as much as I do! I’ve only read on of Karen’s books, but love Elizabeth’s books – can’t wait for her new one in January 🙂

  • Samantha B

    Here are my favorite historical as of today (I’m sure I’ll soon have even more favorite 😉 )
    Beloved Protector by Darlene Mindrup
    The Widow’s Suitor by Rose Ross Zediker
    And of course Out of the Storm by Jody Hedlund!

    Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Holidays to everyone! 🙂

    • Samantha B

      I would love to participate, but since I don’t own the books I don’t know if I’ll be able to…

    • Ooo – I haven’t read the first two, but now I’m intrigued!

      Hopefully you’ll be able to grab a copy and join in – they’re sooo worth it 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!

      • Samantha B

        The first two are Heartsong Presents books.
        I’m sure they’re all worth it! 😛

  • Julie Klassen and Julie Lessman are a couple of my favorites.

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    • I agree 100%! Both of the Julies write such fabulous pieces of work and I always look forward to them 🙂

  • Salyna

    The River of Time series by Lisa Bergren is my FAVORITE!!! I also LOVE Julie Lessman, Angela Hunt, and Deeanne Gist’s books! I have not found many other books that capture me as much as theirs! 🙂

    • River of Time series caused me to miss many hours of sleep. I couldn’t put them down! Deeanne Gist is so fabulous too! A Bride Most Begrudging is one of my all-time favs. I haven’t read any of Angela Hunt, but I have Esther in my TBR pile and have heard excellent things about it!

      Happy to have you join in!

  • I am so looking forward to hosting this challenge with you, Jamie! 2015 is going to be amazing!

  • Count me in! I have a few of hers that I haven’t read yet but are waiting for me on my kindle 🙂 A couple favorites are Edenbrooke and Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson- I can re-read those anytime, anywhere!

    • Yay! So glad to have you join in! I haven’t read any of Julianne Donaldson, but after reading about them on Goodreads, sounds like I need to add them to the list!

  • Leah Kaufmann

    I am so excited about this!! I am SO in!!!

    • Awesome!!! So glad you’ll be joining us!!!

  • Loraine N

    I like to read regency books, but this year I discovered Sarah Sundin’s books which are set in WWII and I loved those as well. I am really looking forward to reading Jody’s books. Thanks for the giveaway!

    • Awesome! Happy to have you join in and hope you love Jody’s books! I love regency books as well – can’t go wrong in that time period. Sundin’s books are great as well :).

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