Author Jody Sharpe has received a national award from the National Federation of Press Women for her latest book, 'The Dog Who Came For Christmas.' The book continues her Mystic Bay series featuring psychic meteorologist Gayle Force Knight, who receives angelic visions guiding rescue missions. This recognition underscores Sharpe's longstanding literary focus on angels and anti-bullying messages, themes she considers vital for societal education.
Most of Sharpe's books incorporate angels and strong anti-bullying themes. In a recent article titled 'Kindness vs Bully' on her website, she wrote about bullying's impact on children and society. The full text is available at https://jodysharpe.com/blog. Sharpe stated that bullying must be addressed through teaching kindness at home and in schools, noting that her books' award-winning nature stems from themes of love, forgiveness, redemption, and thwarting bullies. Her next Mystic Bay novella, due in 2026, will continue this focus.
Sharpe's other works include 'Town Of Angels,' where angels confront a bully in Mystic Bay, and 'Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder,' a memoir about her 25 years teaching special needs children that placed second in the National Federation Of Press Women's At-Large Communication contest. Her children's book 'When The Angel Sent Butterflies' helps young readers understand love and overcome fear. Additionally, Sharpe hosts 'Tuesdays With The Angels' on her site, featuring real-life angel encounter stories available at http://www.jodysharpe.com. She invites submissions of angel stories at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd.
Beyond writing, Sharpe's YouTube channel addresses bullying, particularly concerning special needs children. She was also chosen as a winner in the annual '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards through public voting. Recently, she announced two new screen treatments for her books, 'The Angel's Daughter' and 'Town Of Angels Christmas.' Sharpe's career as a special education teacher and personal losses inspired her to write stories promoting love, humor, and spiritual awakening through the fictional town of Mystic Bay.
This award and Sharpe's consistent thematic focus matter because they highlight literature's role in addressing social issues like bullying. By weaving anti-bullying messages into accessible angel narratives, her work reaches diverse audiences, potentially influencing readers' attitudes toward kindness and empathy. For the publishing industry, it demonstrates how genre fiction can tackle real-world problems, while for society, it reinforces the importance of early education in compassion. Sharpe's multi-platform approach, including books, online content, and potential screen adaptations, amplifies these messages, making them relevant in an era where bullying persists in both physical and digital spaces.
