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J.D.R. Hawkins (born June 9, 1959) is an American author known for her novels on the Civil War. Her novel A Beautiful Glittering Lie earned her the John Esten Cooke Fiction Award and the B.R.A.G. Medallion.[1] She is also an Amazon, U.S.A. Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Hawkins is a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, The International Women's Writing Guild, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and Pikes Peak Writers.[2]
Biography[edit]
She was born in Sioux City, Iowa. Hawkins obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Iowa State University.[3]
Career[edit]
Hawkins ventured into crafting short stories, articles, children's books, and, eventually, full-length novels.[4]
She primarily writes about the Civil War and is known as one of the few female writers offering a Confederate perspective.[5] Her Renegade Series features four books – A Beautiful Glittering Lie," which won both the 2013 John Esten Cooke Fiction Award and the 2012 B.R.A.G. Medallion; A Beckoning Hellfire, another award-winning installment; "A Rebel Among Us," winner of the 2017 John Esten Cooke Fiction Award; and "Double-Edged Sword," the latest addition to the series, which has already earned the 2022 B.R.A.G. Medallion and 2023 John Esten Cooke Fiction Award.[6]
Her series revolves around the experiences of a family from north Alabama who undergo tremendous hardship when the Civil War changes their lives forever.[7] Hawkins has also authored a non-fiction book titled "Horses in Gray," which focuses on the War Between the States.[8][9]
Bibliography[edit]
- A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War (book one of the Renegade Series) (2021) ISBN 978-1643619941
- A Beckoning Hellfire: A Novel of the Civil War (book two of the Renegade Series) (2021) ISBN 978-1648030772
- A Rebel Among Us: A Novel of the Civil War (book three of the Renegade Series) (2021) ISBN 978-1648030796
- Double-Edged Sword: A Novel of Reconstruction (book four of the Renegade Series) (2022) ISBN 978-1685363161
- Horses In Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses (2017) ISBN 978-1455623273
- Success Mindsets: How Top Entrepreneurs Succeed in Business and Life (2022) ISBN 978-1637350928
References[edit]
- ^ says, J. D. R. Hawkins (2022-04-26). "Excerpt – Double-Edged Sword by J.D.R. Hawkins @julsindixie #civilwar #war #action #ku #newrelease @BookReviewTours #doubleedgedsword". StoreyBook Reviews. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Ron (2016-12-13). "RAS Spotlight – J.D.R. Hawkins". Ron's Amazing Stories - The Blog. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Kennedy, Kat. "A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War". The US Review of Books.
- ^ "A Rebel Among Us - J.D.R. Hawkins - Historical Fiction, Romance Books". indieBRAG. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "J D R Hawkins Civil War Drama – Wayne Turmel". 2016-11-19. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "A Beckoning Hellfire - J.D.R. Hawkins - Historical Fiction Books". indieBRAG. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Book review of Double-Edged Sword". Readers' Favorite. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Julie Hawkins, Author | Books | Series | Interview | Deals | Newsletter | Contact | Site". AllAuthor. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Louisa, Sara (2021-10-10). "Award Winning Author J.D.R Hawkins' Interview!". Author Sara Louisa. Retrieved 2024-03-28.