Bestselling author Jody Sharpe's novel 'Summer Of Angels' has taken first place honors at the Regional level in the National Federation of Press Women's annual Professional Communications Contest. This recognition comes as Sharpe's body of work, reminiscent of Hallmark movie themes, offers readers an alternative perspective during times of societal unrest and division.
Sharpe's books provide more than mere escapism, inviting readers to experience a paradigm shift that reveals beauty amid chaos and kindness amid cruelty. Diane Donovan at Midwest Book Review noted that Sharpe's Mystic Bay series immerses readers in spiritual stories where angels drive positive changes and spread kindness beyond the fictional town's boundaries.
The author's works consistently address bullying themes, particularly in 'Town Of Angels,' which features an angel versus bully storyline set in Mystic Bay, California. Sharpe's focus on this issue extends to her YouTube channel, where she discusses bullying as it relates to special needs children.
Sharpe's background as a special education teacher informs much of her writing. Her memoir, 'Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder,' placed second in the National Federation Of Press Women's At-Large Communication contest. The book documents her twenty-five years teaching children with special needs, with Midwest Book Review noting that Sharpe's ability to see the good in circumstances and people identifies the 'special' in 'special needs.'
Her children's book, 'When The Angel Sent Butterflies,' helps children understand that love surrounds them and conquers fear, presenting the concept through a story where Angel Ken sends butterflies to characters Jones and Kate. The book is available through major distributors including Amazon and Ingram.
On her website's 'Tuesdays With The Angels' section at http://www.jodysharpe.com, Sharpe presents real-life angel encounter stories and invites submissions from the public at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd. She hopes to create a collection of angel stories involving sightings, interactions, and miraculous encounters.
In addition to the National Federation of Press Women's award, Sharpe was chosen as a winner in the annual '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards, selected from hundreds of authors through public voting. She has also announced that two new screen treatments of her books are now available: 'The Angel's Daughter' and 'Town Of Angels Christmas.'
Sharpe's writing career emerged from personal healing after losing her daughter and husband, with the fictitious town of Mystic Bay providing an avenue to explore themes of love, humor, and spiritual awakening. Her work continues to emphasize that kindness and resilience can prevail even during challenging times.
