JH: Coffee all the way! Black and lots of it! TG: What do you snack on or drink while writing? I made myself write that amount every day so that I built good habits of self-discipline and focus. For example, when my kids were younger and I was in the thick of homeschooling, I set my daily word count goal at 500 words a day. JH: I believe every writer should set realistic goals for whatever life season they’re in. TG: What habits would you encourage others to take up to be a more productive writer? I’m pretty tough on myself about making my daily goals! JH: When I’m in first draft mode, I give myself a daily word count six days a week, and then I make myself write until I hit my goal even if that means I have to write all day and into the evening (most days that doesn’t happen though, thankfully). TG: Do you have any habits or rituals as a writer? Because of that, Colorado has always had a special place in my heart. I lived in Colorado (in Middle Park) when I was little, and then I also lived in Denver for a few years while my husband was in grad school. JH: This book is set in the high country of Colorado. TG: Where did you get the inspiration for To Tame a Cowboy? Yes, I’m a Midwestern girl through and through and grew up with church potlucks where we ate casseroles! TG: Everyone always asks for an interesting fact, we’re going to flip the question. Connect with Jody on her website, Instagram, Facebook, BookBub, and sign up for her newsletter. When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!). Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.

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