New Release! Preorder For the Love of Joy!
Hi y’all!
I’ve finally finished the romantic comedy For the Love of Joy! When I started writing in January, I had no idea it was going to be such a weird year with floods, diseases, hurricanes, and politics.
Yet, God’s still in control, and maybe some of us need a good laugh. I know I did! They were fun characters to write.
The novel is set in Georgia—both the fun-but-ugly-traffic city of Atlanta and the quaint beach town of St. Simons. The characters hail from my home state of Mississippi originally. While they met in the suburban area near Jackson—where I live—Joy is a pure country girl, raised on her family’s large farm out in the country. And they both have an abundance of sass and quirky Southern colloquialisms.
Here’s a little about the story.
Is he married or isn’t he?
Years ago, a Dear John letter and then an IED explosion overseas rocked Davis Donnelly’s world and left him unclear about his marital status. He’d signed divorce papers, but broken mentally and physically, he’d never bothered to find out if his marriage actually ended. Now that he’s about to start a new position as an outreach minister, it’s time to settle things once and for all. At the moment he tracks down his wife—or former wife?—she takes a tumble while chasing a little boy. Her son. And that’s when life flips upside down.
Joy Jennings Donnelly made her share of mistakes. But one thing she never considered a mistake was her child, and she’ll do anything to protect him. Even keep his paternity a secret.
When she’s suddenly injured with not a soul to help her or her son, Joy is forced to rely on the man who has the most reasons to hate her.
Releasing January 1, 2020!
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Your turn: How have you found joy despite the 2020 chaos? If so, how?
Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist and the FHL Readers Choice Award winning author of realistic inspirational fiction. An avid reader, she loved books so much she found a job as a librarian so she could be around them all day. Then she turned that love of story into writing faith-filled novels with characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after. Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space. Connect with her at http://www.janetfergusonauthor.com/
Its ironic I had to do a care plan appointment at the clinic a couple days ago and I said to the nurse doing the assessment that the Covid shutdown was actually good for me. She said I would be the first one she heard say that. Don’t get me wrong I would prefer we didn’t have the pandemic but because of the shutdown I found some of the triggers for my pain, I found ways to handle it better etc.
This year has been so different for us it was bushfires then the virus, borders being shut (as a cross border community its been very hard on my neighbors just across the border) But I have found I like the slower life and besides the worst cold I have had in a long time (never lost my voice for 10 days before) and bad sinus issues at times I am probably at a place health wise better than I have in a long time. Yes I still have daily pain but its now controlled much better.
I have been spending more time with my family. Joy indeed.
Yes, there are blessings to be found in the chaos! I’m glad you are feeling a little better.
Blessings,
Janet
That has been nice with the slower pace!
Hi Janet. Counting my Blessings. Today is I am very thankful for my SW Michigan home town on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. This summer as residents we could enjoy our town – walking the city park along the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Spending time outdoors with family. Enjoy spending daily time with our three oldest grandchildren and being involved as teaching coaches in their schooling. Makes this retired teacher feel she is contributing to society. Best wishes. Happy Writing!
2020 really didn’t change things for me, other than making grocery shopping into a scavenger hunt. I already worked from home, didn’t go out much, and it’s just made that even more so. It did spur me to buy a recumbent bike that I’ve used every day since it was put together, and I’ve been invited to do a book discussion with two friends since our Bible study was cancelled until next year. So, there have been more good things to come out of this than bad, even though I’m not yet doing in person church services.
Sounds amazing!! I know you are contributing in a beautiful way!
Blessings,
Janet
LOL about the scavenger hunt! The bike sounds great!
So glad to hear all the positives!
Really looking forward to reading this!
Because of my health, I had not been going to church. Now I am able to participate regularly in a Sunday morning Bible Study. It has been a real blessing.
Yes,I have found joys in these crazy times, we have to because if we don’t then we are doomed. I find joy in my every day life. Our daily morning walks with our pup are always joyful, our pup makes me laugh and smile every day as my husband does also. Another day to go out and see living little creatures and wild plants as we walk is always nice to see. When I go outside and see our pansies blooming, that gives me joy. We need to just take one day at a time and make the best of it. Every day I message my siblings and my 2 children and their families and that brings me lots of joy. Your book sounds like a great read, Thank you for sharing about it. Have a Great day and stay safe.
We moved to be closer to kids a few years ago and to help them with daycare. We have a unique opportunity this year to have the older grandkids doing school work at our house as well as having the younger ones while their mom is at work. We have Bible every morning and they are memorizing Bible verses quickly. That’s a blessing.
Thank you!!
That’s great! I love a good Bible study!
I love taking walks every day too. Glad your husband still makes you smile. It’s great that you stay connected with everyone!
What wonderful grandparents y’all are! So important!
I’ve tried to keep a positive outlook by being intentional.
That’s so important!
I have to count my blessings every day. My husband helps me see the bright side of life so he’s a constant positive in my life. I am so grateful for his steady presence!
Me too! It helps!
Yes. I find joy in looking at nature, spending time with my family and our indoor cats.
Can’t wait to read it!
I love Magnolia Storms ❤️ Highly recommend if you haven’t read it!
Joy is in the Lord and knowledge that He is faithful and He is in control!
Some of my favorites!
Yay! Thank you so much!