Clean Indie Reads Blog Hop

In celebration of the Clean Indie Reads Fall Sale (click here to check out all the lovely books!  Mine should be joining shortly!), we're doing a fun, autumn-themed blog hop!  All the authors are answering the following question:

Q. Do the changing seasons influence your writing and/or choice of books to read?

A. It definitely does.  I am so busy during the summer that when the weather finally cools down and the leaves begin to change, all I want to do is get cozy with a book!  I have certain books I read at certain times of year.  For example, in the fall, I feel drawn to more serious books that give me something deep to ponder about.  Around Christmastime, I always want to read Sarah Sundin's books.  And for when I'm running around after my four kids, I enjoy the more lighthearted, clean romances, or quirky YA or NA that can balance the serious aspects of life with some humor, like Bria Quilan's books!

In addition to reading, I also edit for a Christian business blog and another author.  I keep busy beta-reading for some fabulous people, and then, of course, I try to do my own writing!

I have three books slotted to be released soon.  First up, however, is a Christian nonfiction book about adoption entitled Folded: The Forging of an Adoptive Family.

  

It combines my research in the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (a study of how the physical structure of the brain is impacted by the relationships a person is in), and attachment with encouraging testimonials from both adoptive families and adult adoptees.  It's my hope to inspire, inform, and encourage anyone considering adoption or touched by the gift of adoption!  As both an adoptive and biological mom, and having done humanitarian work in Ethiopia, I'm really passionate about speaking up for those who have no voice, for children to be treated respectfully and lovingly in the context of a family. :) 

Folded is set to be released during a very special event, A Night for the Necessary Ones, on Saturday, November 22nd, with all proceeds going toward the Baby Box Ministry of Seoul, South Korea.  (Check out kindredimage.org!)

I also have a YA Christian Romantic Suspense entitled Unlikely Places coming up this spring, about two young missionaries that fall in love over social media.  Finally, the third and final release is Of Fire and Fury, the sequel to my novel Watchmen for Morning (Mafia/Crime, Romantic Suspense).  

So, if you're read all the way to the bottom of this post because you're awesome, and would like to enter to win a FREE COPY of Watchmen for Morning or an ARC of Folded, click here to head over to my Rafflecopter giveaway!

Want to check out the other awesome authors participating in the CIR Blog Hop? Click HERE for the schedule!  There are so many talented people in our group! #CR4U

As always, thanks for reading and supporting me on this adventure! Much gratitude and respect ~ J.M.P. :)