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Where Do We Go From Here Is Here!

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Book CoverSome of you may know that I have been working on a novella with fellow author Mario D. King. Well, “Where Do We Go From Here” is now available on Amazon.com for only .99.

Last year, a startling statistic was released that 72% of African American babies were born to unwed mothers. Mario and I wondered what would become of those babies? What type of environment were they conceived in and what type of environment would they be raised in? How can we tell their story? What evolved was a lustfully exciting tale that examines what can happen when two people intertwine their lives and their bodies with no intention of creating a future together. This novella is entertaining encouragement to make wise decisions in our relationships/interactions because sometimes our actions have life-altering consequences. I must warn you that this is not one of my usual Christian offerings but it still has an inspirational message we felt must be told. Read more about it here.

Within 24 hours of the book being released, we received out first review from fellow author Derrick L. Randall.

I could not and desired not stop reading until I finished. An absolutely rich and engaging read, Where Do We Go From Here, is dynamically relatable. It is a profound tale of the importance of individual, relationship, and cultural choices. It embodies twists and turns right out of the reader’s personal and unspoken experiences.

As a writer, I am inspired to write. As a reader, I am excitedly awaiting the story to continue. As a self-proclaimed 2k15 “Hippie”, I am sho’nuff groovy now. It was exactly what I needed.

Salute…Jae Henderson and Mario D. King

We’d love for you to read it and tell us what you think. Download the book here. Be sure to like our Facebook page. We are going to do some great giveaways there in the near future.

BONUS: Read the first three chapters!

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.99 Cents Books Still Available

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For Small Business Saturday I marked all my ebooks down to .99 or $1.99. It went very well and I have decided to extend it throughout the rest of the weekend. So if you’re interested, mosey on over to Amazon.com and shop ’til you drop.

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Here’s a direct link to my author page where you can find all of my books in one place.

What Is Inspirational Romance?

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God Is LoveWhen I first started writing a man asked me what genre were my novels and when I replied inspirational romance he replied, “Isn’t that an oxymoron?” This was the first of many such encounters where I found myself explaining what exactly inspirational romance is. The simplest definition I can give is that inspirational romance is the edgier side of Christian romance. I often push the envelope of Christian fiction and romance with the actions of my characters. However, it never ceases to amaze me that most people assume that romance ALWAYS includes sex and if I’m writing about romance/sex it must be immoral. It is times such as these that I take the opportunity to enlighten others.

1.God created sex. Sex itself is neither dirty nor immoral. It is a beautiful physical expression of love and/or desire two people have for one another and a necessary process for procreation that was intended between a man and his wife.  It is the context in which people choose to have sex which leads to immorality and chaos. All we have to do is look at all the calamity that has come into play from sex being used outside of God’s will to know this is true. There is tons of data about the astronomical number of children being born out of wedlock and the also astronomical number of STDs being passed around the globe. We can even go deeper and cite sources about the emotional and developmental challenges that children who do not have both parents in the home often face. This is not to say that we would not have illegitimate children being born or STDs if everyone having sex were married. People have been having sex outside of their marriages for eons but I’m willing to gamble that the numbers would be far less than they are now.

2. Romance is not synonymous with sex. Although I recognize that within the literary industry when you say romance novel it is a given that it will contain sex and probably lots of it. However, when you add the word Christian or inspirational it becomes more about faith and less about sex. This is actually getting back to the truer sense of the word romance. Just as you can have sex without romance you can have romance without sex.  When I looked up the definition of romance this is what I found:

ro·mance—(rōˈmans,ˈrōˌmans/) noun— a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.

By definition romance has to do with love not sex and God in His purest form is LOVE. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that I am able to write an inspirational or edgy Christian romance novel and explore all the facets of love and the emotions associated with it.

In each of my novels I display the love that God has for us and because of His infinite wisdom we are able to give this love to others in many ways–from acts of kindness to intimacy. I hope you’ll read my novels and allow me to spread a little love and God  in your lives.

What I Learned In 2013

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Bye Bye 2013

Bye Bye 2013

I can’t say that I’m not happy to see 2013 go. I am. It was the most challenging year of my life. However, I won’t focus on the negative events, I will focus on what they taught me.  Here are a few things I learned:

When I need Him, and even when I think I got it covered, God will show up and show out.

Fasting and prayer changes things.

I am a better multi-tasker than I once believed.

When things get tough, you’ve still got joy. Hold onto it. Get away from people who try to steal it.

I actually do have a nurturing side.

I will fight fiercely for those I love. Especially, when they are not getting the treatment I think they should.

The human body and spirit are amazing. Even when you are too tired to keep going, they will keep going when necessary.

Know when to rest. It is essential to good mental, emotional, and physical health.

People you least expected to be there for you, will be there for you.

People can and will disappoint you. Expect it, but don’t let it make you bitter or angry.

I’m a pretty good speaker when I prepare properly.

People can give you hugs without ever touching you.

I cannot do everything. I must accept it and ask for help. It makes life muuuuuuch easier.

Learning to love people in spite of their flaws will make everyone’s life easier. People will not change unless they want to.

Compromise can make most people happy.

Everyone is entitled to have their opinion. Wisdom is knowing when to listen to it and when to ignore it.

All men want sex. You have to find the ones who want more than just that.

Never argue with an idiot. The world is full of idiots.

Laughter can diffuse almost any situation.

My family is AMAZING!

I have WONDERFUL readers.

What doesn’t kill you not only makes you stronger but wiser. However, you may walk away with a few scars. Cherish them because they are proof that you survived.

I now look forward to a glorious future.

I wish you a happy and prosperous 2014 with lots of good books to read.

Celebrate My Life With $1.99 Books!

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Baby_Jae2In celebration of my arrival on this earth and the fact that I have so much to be thankful for in this season of Thanksgiving, I have slashed the prices of my ebooks. For a limited time you can get all three titles, Someday, Someday, Too and Forever and a Day for only $1.99 each (regular price $2.99 – $5.99). Please treat yourself to the antics of Tee, Michael, Becca and their hilarious friends. They can be purchased on Amazon.com and Barnsandnoble.com.

Keep Calm TrilogyTo learn more about my books visit my book page.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Would You Like A FREE Book

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someday series2I’m giving away one book to three lucky readers on Memorial Day. In order to qualify for this random selection process all you have to do is sign up to receive my e-newsletter. If you’re already on the list you’re good! If not, sign up here. You will be able to receive all the latest news concerning my books, new releases, appearances and more give aways!

I will announce the winners on Tuesday via email blast. If you win, you will be able to select one book from the Someday trilogy (“Someday”, “Someday, Too,” and Forever and a Day”) for your reading enjoyment!

Thank you to my book give away sponsor Chose-N-Ones Entertainment and DJ Service.

Click Here To Sign Up

MIFA No-Go Gala Recommends Someday

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12_nogo-bannerIt’s not everyday that a respected nonprofit like MIFA adds your book to the list of suggested reading for one of their major fundraisers. I am proud to announce that MIFA has listed my first novel “Someday” in their 26th Annual No-Go GaSomeday_Coverla Book Club. This “stay at home, read a good book, and make a donation fundraiser” brings in thousands of dollars each year for their many charitable programs such a meals on wheels for seniors, home improvement projects for seniors, emergency services for families in need, college preparation for high school students, and more. MIFA has been supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-impact programs in the Memphis community since 1968. They serve over 55,000 people each year, and I am happy that I can do a small part to help.

I have fond memories of MIFA. At the age of 15, they gave me my first job! I worked as a page at the Main Library, in Memphis, when it was located on Peabody Ave. During that wonderful summer, I eagerly caught the bus to my job and I loved it! I remember shelving books and clipping articles for the archives in the Memphis Room. On designated Fridays, we met for life skills training and they would give us our checks. You should have seen us teenagers running to the bank to cash it when we were dismissed. LOL Who knew that the young lady who got paid to put books on shelves would one day have her own books housed on those very shelves. Now instead of clipping articles about others, I’m clipping articles about myself! I’ll never forget that experience. It taught me responsibility and the pride that comes from earning your own money. I came from a low-income single parent home so the money definitely came in handy. THANKS MIFA for supporting our community, supporting literature, and supporting one of your very own local writers. The seed you helped water way back then is still IMGthriving today.

Can you believe that I still have my bus pass! PRICELESS!

Visit the No-Go Gala page and see my book recommendation and others. Yes, I know I suggested it but they didn’t have to select it. You can also suggest your own recommended reading and PLEASE make a donation. Every little bit helps and you’re giving more than money. You are giving HELP and HOPE to people in our community when they need it the most.

http://www.mifa.org/nogogala

Look What Came in the Mail Today!

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I IMG_0547know some of you prefer to have physical books in hand and now you can have a copy of Forever and a Day to add to your collection. There are several ways to get them.

1. You can get an autographed copy from me by ordering a copy from the I’m A Good Woman Store on Amazon. Here’s the link, http://www.amazon.com/shops/jaehenderson. You can  order from somebody else on Amazon or Barnsandnoble but it won’t be autographed. (-: It’s also $14.00 instead of $14.99.

2. Go to your favorite book store. If they don’t have it in stock they can order it for you.

3. Check my schedule and get a copy from me at one of my upcoming book signings or appearances. The next one is on Saturday, May 30th in Memphis, TN. Here’s a link to my schedule.

Thank you for your support and happy reading! If you want a sneak peak. Read the the first two chapters. Forever and a Day by Jae Henderson Ch1_2.