Talkshow Thursday:
Welcome Back, Jodie Wolfe!
How many books have you written, and which is your favorite?
Hannah’s Quest is my 11th published book. I’ve actually written a few others that are in my filing cabinet. 😊 If I had to pick a favorite so far… it probably would be Taming Julia, since the heroine was a lot of fun to write.
I love that story! What does your writing space look like?
Check out the photo below! I always have a story board so I can easily see my characters while I write. During the writing process, my desk gets fairly messy. When it’s cleared off, it means I’m getting ready to write a new book. 😊
What questions do you ask yourself when preparing to write a new book?
With my current Time to Come Home Series, I am trying to include old houses from the town I’m
writing about, as well as area churches, stores, etc. So I often have a bit of research to do before I even start writing a novel in this series.
What was your inspiration for the story?
If you asked me a few years ago if I’d ever write a series focused on prodigals, I would have adamantly said no, since I have no experience in that area. However, things have changed in our lives since then, and it currently is the road my husband and I are walking. I use my writing to help work through various trials we are going through or have gone through.
What draws you to the time period about which you write?
Good question. 😊 I think I love historical because in some ways it was a simpler time of life, although the 19th Century required much more physical work.
What is one thing you wish you could do?
I wished I had a maid to take care of cleaning/organizing the house, while also making meals for me/us.
What was your favorite childhood book and why?
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie series. It helped to develop my love of historical and the desire to write.
What is your next project?
I’m currently working on a historical novella collection called Courting Love that will hopefully be out sometime this fall. Once the final novella is written, I’ll get back to work on my Time to Come Home Series. Book #3 will be Sarah’s Search, due to come out in February 2026.
About Hannah's Quest:
Hannah Moore escapes the overbearing grip of her relatives and forges her own way in Shippensburg, PA, far away from their clutches. Despite Hannah’s sheer determination, she finds life on her own daunting as she loses job after job. Unsure where she fits in, Hannah wonders if she’ll ever be good enough. She feels as if God has forsaken her and questions if she will ever find a place to belong. The last thing she needs is an ignorant shop keeper constantly questioning her abilities and standing in her way. Hannah will take almost any position available so as not to return to the place of her upbringing.
Luke Weiser has one goal in mind—finding a way to save his grandmother and restore her health. Only trouble is, she has other ideas about what is best for her. Gran longs to see Luke’s return to faith in the Lord, but he blames God for his grandmother’s sickness and the tragic events of his childhood. After the death of his mother, followed by his father’s abandonment, Luke refuses to trust his heart to anyone, and certainly not a wife. When Hannah keeps popping up in the hardware shop where he works, Luke is forced to think twice about his convictions.
Can two bruised hearts follow their personal quests and discover healing in the process?
What questions do you ask yourself when preparing to write a new book?
With my current Time to Come Home Series, I am trying to include old houses from the town I’m
What was your inspiration for the story?
If you asked me a few years ago if I’d ever write a series focused on prodigals, I would have adamantly said no, since I have no experience in that area. However, things have changed in our lives since then, and it currently is the road my husband and I are walking. I use my writing to help work through various trials we are going through or have gone through.
What draws you to the time period about which you write?
Good question. 😊 I think I love historical because in some ways it was a simpler time of life, although the 19th Century required much more physical work.
What is one thing you wish you could do?
I wished I had a maid to take care of cleaning/organizing the house, while also making meals for me/us.
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie series. It helped to develop my love of historical and the desire to write.
What is your next project?
I’m currently working on a historical novella collection called Courting Love that will hopefully be out sometime this fall. Once the final novella is written, I’ll get back to work on my Time to Come Home Series. Book #3 will be Sarah’s Search, due to come out in February 2026.
About Hannah's Quest:
Hannah Moore escapes the overbearing grip of her relatives and forges her own way in Shippensburg, PA, far away from their clutches. Despite Hannah’s sheer determination, she finds life on her own daunting as she loses job after job. Unsure where she fits in, Hannah wonders if she’ll ever be good enough. She feels as if God has forsaken her and questions if she will ever find a place to belong. The last thing she needs is an ignorant shop keeper constantly questioning her abilities and standing in her way. Hannah will take almost any position available so as not to return to the place of her upbringing.
Luke Weiser has one goal in mind—finding a way to save his grandmother and restore her health. Only trouble is, she has other ideas about what is best for her. Gran longs to see Luke’s return to faith in the Lord, but he blames God for his grandmother’s sickness and the tragic events of his childhood. After the death of his mother, followed by his father’s abandonment, Luke refuses to trust his heart to anyone, and certainly not a wife. When Hannah keeps popping up in the hardware shop where he works, Luke is forced to think twice about his convictions.
Can two bruised hearts follow their personal quests and discover healing in the process?
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About Jodie:
JODIE WOLFE loves writing historical fiction after years as a homeschooling mom. She enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, knitting, and walking. Jodie creates novels where hope and quirky meet. Visit her at http://www.jodiewolfe.com.
About Jodie:
JODIE WOLFE loves writing historical fiction after years as a homeschooling mom. She enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, knitting, and walking. Jodie creates novels where hope and quirky meet. Visit her at http://www.jodiewolfe.com.
Thanks for featuring me here today. I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure! And I can't wait to read your new story!
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