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My newly-released novel is called New Beginnings and wouldn’t you know, whenever I plug the title in on Amazon, Debbie Macomber’s New Beginnings pops up. First, of course, but I feel in very good company. Had to laugh though.
After many title considerations, the words new beginnings said it all for my heroine Savannah, who was left at the altar. This title also has become my article of faith as I have adjusted to my dear husband’s death and began my new, unexpected journey.
This book, that I consider my best, had a long birthing process. I started, I stopped. I almost had an agent. She died. I had a publisher, but they went MIA. I became weary of submitting.
I know I am preaching to the choir, but I am glad I slugged it out, glad other writers encouraged me. Sounds familiar I’m sure. The story moves me every time I reread. I write stories of men and women who spin tragedy into triumph with God’s help.
Here is a very brief synopsis of New Beginnings:
Nurse Practitioner Savannah Banks is betrayed at the altar. When she discovers her reluctant groom’s departing gift is an unexpected pregnancy, only God’s mercy and a platonic friendship with an ill-and-aging artist bring faith to hope and trust again. Once healed and healthy, excitement propels Savannah as she carts special-needs Baby Gabriel and Alberto to her new job at a Jamaican clinic.
Idyllic island life rapidly turns complicated and threatening. Conflict comes in the form of two, handsome doctors and turn-of-life events for both Savannah and Alberto. Caught between romantic feelings for Khenan and terror of Anders, Savannah is pressured by her best friend to tell Gabriel’s father, Judson, he has a son. Judson and his wife arrive on the island and surprise abounds when Alberto discovers in Judson the lost family for whom he’d been searching.
The truth about Anders’ behavior evolves from unlikely sources, clearing Savannah’s name, but snagging Anders cold. When she’s on the verge of leaving the island, thinking all is lost, Khenan proclaims his love.
An endorsement for the book: “New Beginnings” touches all the reader’s emotions and stays long after the last page is turned. A five-star novel with great characters and timeless themes. Highly recommended.” – JoAnn Durgin, USA Today bestselling author of The Lewis Legacy.
About Jude:
Jude Urbanski, pen name for Judy Martin-Urban writes women's fiction featuring inspirational romance. She invites you to stories of heroes and heroines who spin tragedy into triumph with help from God. She was first published in nonfiction, and still enjoys that genre, but writing inspirational romance is her passion. Jude currently guest blogs and was a former editor. She has a Master’s Degree in Nursing, taught nursing, and worked as a nurse practitioner in women’s health. She is a member of national and area chapters of American Christian Fiction Writers and NonFiction Authors Association. Beautiful ancestral Tennessee is now home and when not writing, Jude enjoys her large, blended family, travel, church work, genealogy, painting, volunteering, and popcorn.
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Thank you, Jude, for being my guest today. Blessings, and best wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS, and PRODUCTIVE NEW YEAR!
Judy's book will be a wonderful addition to the church library.
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DeleteThank you, Janet, for your comment. I will pray your ladies will find the article of faith they need for their new or continued beginnings.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jude, I really enjoyed your post today, and I love your profile picture. You just glow!
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