Rebecca's Write Inspirations

I had to read a book last week for my Readers' Advisory online class. It was a part of our look into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Romance genres. Typically, I don't read any of these genres (currently). I've read all three at one time or another in the past. All three have probably been read more often as a part of the Young Adult classification. It's not that I dislike any of these three genres, it's just that I have to be in a specific mood and mindset to read them. They aren't my natural go-to book choices.  However, I wanted to play by the rules of my class, and it was stipulated that I should read something outside of my comfort zone, something I hadn't read previously, and something that I didn't recognize. A list of Hugo and Nebula Sci-Fi winners for 2019 was shared. Likewise, a list of fantasy and romance authors and books were provided. Searching through them, I only recognized a couple of the books on any of them.  In fact, a book friend sugges...

🎉I'm super excited to be nominated for the Global Author Academy Awards!!!🎉 Please take the time to vote for me on the website. I'm nominated for the Historical Fiction category featuring my book, The Battle . I'd appreciate your time and vote!!! Thank you SO much for your consideration!!! Thank you, and as always, Happy Reading!! ~Rebecca Reddell

To begin, here are a few things you need to know about R.J. Hansen as found on Amazon : "RJ Hanson has been a cop for over two decades. In that time, he accumulated a number of real-world experiences that have served to give him a unique understanding of the human condition and a perspective that gives his writing an honest grit. He has also benefited from years of training ranging from interview and interrogation techniques to hand to hand combat to SWAT tactics. RJ is a certified Firearms Instructor and Linguistic Statement Analyst. He currently serves as a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Division of a small Texas police department where he specializes in crimes against persons. He also enjoys the distinction of having scored a touch, or 'touche', against an Olympic fencer during a pickup match in college. He's really too proud of it. In his youth he worked as a cowboy having grown up on a small ranch in north Texas. At the age of 16 he was selected fo...

Hey Readers, it's wonderful of you to join me again! Last week, you helped me vote on my next poetry collection cover. The votes are tabulated, and the winner has been found! Here's the reveal of my newest book cover for He Delivers Me : I'm SO excited for all of your help, and thanks for allowing me to reveal my newest cover!!  Here's a synopsis of He Delivers Me : "This is a contemporary, prayerful, conversational, praise-like collection that exhibits a wide array of experiences, personal connections, fears, faith, hope, and expectations in my relationship with the Lord. It's an attempt to share a personal side with the world on how God helps me through the darkest moments, and how my relationship with Jesus keeps me moving forward." Now, a few weeks ago, you all helped me with my previous poetry collection, Broken Hearts Can Still Love . You voted on its cover, and the winner was: I was talking to my graphic design artist, and...