J.D.R. Hawkins is an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author. She is one of a few female Civil War authors, uniquely describing the front lines from a Confederate perspective.

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FAQs

When is your next book coming out?

I am writing the fifth and final installment of the Renegade Series, which will hopefully be out by the end of next year.

Not necessarily, as each book is stand alone, but it is helpful.

A Beautiful Glittering Lie, A Becharmed Callie Christmas, A Beckoning Hellfire, A Rebel Among Us, Double-Edged Sword, and Fool’s Gold Folly.

A Rebel Among Us.

I usually write during late afternoons/early evenings. Later at night, I proofread what I’ve previously written.

Yes, for the most part. Sometimes my characters change the plots though!

For novels, it takes me approximately six months to research it and six months to write it, so a year.

My son helps me out and has been my first beta reader on all of the Renegade Series books.
It involves delving into anything I can find that might enlighten my story. I usually spend a lot of time reading old out-of-print books, as well as books I have requested through interlibrary loans.
This option is available for each book when you purchase it from my website. I also have a few limited, first edition hardcovers available.

I am available locally (Redding, California). I am also available for Zoom calls with book clubs, etc. Please contact me for details.

Fun facts

My first car was a 1964 1/2 Mustang, and I have a 1966 Mustang with some of the 1964 1/2’s parts in it.
I have had many pets, including a quail and a chicken. My first dog was a dachshund. We now have two doxies and two cats (a Siamese and a gray tabby).
I am an avid horse lover, but I can’t own any because I’m allergic to hay.
While living in Colorado, I played in an original rock band, the Julie Hawkins Band. I played rhythm guitar and sang lead. Our music is available on iTunes, Spotify, and all other online music outlets.
I have a minor in art with an emphasis in advertising design.
I am a passionate plant person, and have worked in many greenhouses and floral shops. At one point, I had over 60 plants in my house.
I am a certified interior designer, and love designing homes.
I met my future husband at Target. He stood me up on our first date. We’ve been married over 40 years.

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