Here are some updates on a few of my books that I thought you might be interested in. First, Fool’s Gold Folly has been featured in the Daily Mail!
Here is the article:
Second, A Becharmed Callie Christmas has been rising to the top of Listopia on Goodreads. It is now tied for fifth place!
And third, I have a new cinematic book trailer for A Beautiful Glittering Lie, the first book in the Renegade Series. Let me know what you think! And thanks again for all your ongoing support!
I have recently been receiving numerous offers from people who would like to create cinematic book trailers for me. I think it’s a lot of fun to see what they come up with. Although my son, Jesse, is my primary creator, some of these folks might be giving him a run for his money! Here is a book trailer I just received for Horses in Gray, my nonfiction book about Confederate warhorses in the Civil War. Thank you so much, Elizabeth Kate, for your creative input!
I also received another five-star review for the book. Here is that review, posted on Goodreads. Thank you, Bolally, for your five-star review!
Horses in Gray is a well-researched and engaging history book that shines a light on the important role of horses during the Civil War. J.D.R. Hawkins brings famous Confederate warhorses to life through detailed stories, historical facts, and fascinating background information.
The book does an excellent job exploring the bond between soldiers and their horses, while also explaining the hardships these animals faced during wartime. Readers will especially enjoy learning about famous horses connected to figures like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Easy to read and full of interesting details, this book is perfect for Civil War enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
Horses in Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses by J.D.R. Hawkins | Goodreads
Horses in Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses: Hawkins, J. D. R.: 9781455623273: Amazon.com: Books
My novel, A Beckoning Hellfire, has a brand-new book trailer! This trailer represents the second book in the Renegade Series, which tells the story of several families during the Civil War and how their lives intertwine. Once again, here’s a special shout out to my super talented son, Jesse, for constructing this trailer! Please drop me a line and let me know what you think of it! Thanks again for your continued support!
Official Book Trailer for A Beckoning Hellfire
I’m very excited to announce that my nonfiction book, Horses in Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses, now has its own book trailer! I am so fortunate to have such talented family members who are willing to help me with the design, editing, and promotion of my books! Here is another trailer that my son, Jesse, created for me. He also did the book trailers for A Beautiful Glittering Lie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcwxEsXAWVY
and A Becharmed Callie Christmas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNBz9G0UJH0
Please check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks again, Jess, for all your help!
Horses in Gray tells the story of several famous as well as not so famous horses that served under the Confederacy during the Civil War. These include, Traveller, Little Sorrel, Black Bess, Virginia, and King Philip, to name a few. Never before has there been such a comprehensive look at Confederate military horses in the Civil War and their lives before, during, and after battle.
My novel, A Beautiful Glittering Lie, has a brand new book trailer! This features the first book in the Renegade Series, which tells the story of a family from north Alabama and how the Civil War impacts them. Let me know what you think! And please like my page on YouTube! Thank you so much!
I’d like to wish you a very happy New Year! I’d also like to share a few things with you that I have coming up in 2026.
This spring, all four books in the Renegade Series (pictured above) will be available on audio! Right now the two side stories that go along with the series are available on audio, A Becharmed Callie Christmas and Fool’s Gold Folly. I’ve been working hard to get the books ready, so I’m very excited that I’m getting close to the finish line! Once that’s done, I will set to work on book number five of the series, which has yet to be titled.
Both A Becharmed Callie Christmas and Fool’s Gold Folly are on sale right now for only 99 cents on Kindle e-books. Now is the perfect time to grab this deal!
I’d also like to share more exciting news in that I have numerous book trailers in the works, which should be done over the next few months. You can see some of the book trailers now on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12gW5kbv5FLDH6Qxd9duzw. I will be posting new trailers for A Beautiful Glittering Lie, A Beckoning Hellfire, A Rebel Among Us, Double-Edged Sword, and Horses in Gray as they become available.
My interview with Author Essence is now online! Here is the link, so please check it out!
I also received a very special honor from Book and Brunch. Not only did they give A Becharmed Callie Christmas the 2025 Best Historical Christmas Fiction Award, but they gave me an award as well! Thank you so much for the award!
As always, please visit my website, like, share and follow me on my links, and most of all, have a very happy, safe, and prosperous New Year!
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I would like to share the brand new book trailer for my novella, A Becharmed Callie Christmas. This is a side story to go along with the Renegade Series, and describes events leading up to Christmas 1862 as seen through a young girl’s eyes. My youngest son, Jesse, made the trailer for me! Both of my kiddos have helped me out so much over the years. My oldest son, Jeremy, has consistently helped me with editing, proofreading, and even coming up with book titles! Here is the book trailer. Please like and share!
I also had a friend do a shorter book trailer for me. Let me know what you think!
As always, thanks so much for your support. Please make sure to like, follow, and share my links. I appreciate you so much!
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My new book, Fool’s Gold Folly, now has a book trailer! I’ve posted the link below. Please watch it and tell me what you think!
I also wanted to let you know that this book is being featured on AllAuthor. Here is the link for that page:
Fool’s Gold Folly: A Story of Irish Resilience (The Renegade Series) by J.D.R. Hawkins
As always, thank you so much for your support! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!
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