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About J. J. Hebert
J. J. Hebert is the nine-time award-winning author of four #1 Amazon Best Sellers: UNCONVENTIONAL (2009), WEEPY THE DRAGON (2012), THE BACKWARDS K (2017) and MY DADDY MIGHT BE A WIZARD (2019). UNCONVENTIONAL spent time on the Amazon.com Top 100 Best Seller list and also occupied Amazon's #1 spot on the Inspirational Spiritual Fiction and Christian Fiction Best Seller lists. UNCONVENTIONAL has attracted over 100,000 sales/downloads, making it one of the most popular indie Christian/Inspirational books in the world. Mr. Hebert's WEEPY THE DRAGON also found success, spending time atop the Children's Dragon Stories Best Seller list here at Amazon.com and frequenting other Amazon Best Seller lists. Hebert's novel, THE BACKWARDS K, debuted as the #1 Amazon Best Seller and #1 Hot New Release in Baseball. MY DADDY MIGHT BE A WIZARD, his latest book, launched November 2019 and quickly became the #1 Amazon Best Seller and #1 Hot New Release in Fatherhood.
J.J. Hebert is also the founder and owner of MindStir Media LLC (www.mindstirmedia.com). MindStir Media is a self-publishing and book marketing company headquartered in North Hampton, NH. When J.J. is not busy writing his next book, he's busy providing mentoring and self-publishing services via MindStir Media. Hebert has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc and Yahoo! Finance, among others.
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Join his Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/authorjjhebert
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(Bio updated 9/3/2020)
J.J. Hebert is also the founder and owner of MindStir Media LLC (www.mindstirmedia.com). MindStir Media is a self-publishing and book marketing company headquartered in North Hampton, NH. When J.J. is not busy writing his next book, he's busy providing mentoring and self-publishing services via MindStir Media. Hebert has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc and Yahoo! Finance, among others.
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CONNECT WITH J.J. HEBERT, AUTHOR AND MINDSTIR MEDIA PRESIDENT:
Visit J.J. Hebert's official Web site for more information about his writing and his role as President at MindStir Media: www.jjhebertonline.com
Join his Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/authorjjhebert
Follow him on Twitter: www.twitter.com/authorjjhebert
(Bio updated 9/3/2020)
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Books By J. J. Hebert
Unconventional
Jul 10, 2009
by
J. J. Hebert
$2.99
#1 Inspirational & Christian Fiction Bestseller! Over 100,000 units sold worldwide. One of the most popular indie Inspirational/Christian Fiction books on the market! Published by MindStir Media, 2009.
"Unconventional is a wonderful story full of heart, humor, and what it means to truly be successful. An A+ novel for the keeper shelf." --Gemma Halliday, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
"I loved UNCONVENTIONAL, a stirring love story and spiritual journey that will surely touch your heart. You'll remember James Frost for a long time!" --Cecelia Dowdy, inspirational romance novelist
DESCRIPTION:
YOUNG JAMES FROST just knows, deep in his bones, that he's a writer. He writes far into early mornings, after his wearying hours of scrubbing toilets and sweeping floors. He loves writing that much.
But it's not only the joy of words that keeps him grinding; it's his desire to retire the janitor's mop. He sees being published as the key to living an improved life. James has another deep-seated conviction: that he's not good enough. He secretly longs to be accepted. However, the conventional others in his life seem all too willing to remind him that he's wasting his time.
Then he meets and falls in love with Leigh, the one bright spot in his endless misery of self-doubt. A quiet but resolutely religious girl, she has to fight off disapproval of her own from overly critical parents, whose insults are countered by James's often-voiced admiration of her. Likewise, Leigh's faith in his talents begins to build his confidence, eventually allowing her to introduce him to a different way to help himself: relying on God.
Ultimately, James's newfound faith is sorely tested to the point of doubt when his dream to be published seems to melt into a mirage, smothered by countless rejection slips from agents and publishers. His faith is also battered by having to fight highly emotional battles and suffer fear and loss. Just when James appears hopelessly sapped by devastating events, one last door opens, and he's rocked by an epiphany.
UNCONVENTIONAL is designed to inspire readers to reach for their dreams. Buy this book. Read it. Share it with everyone you know. You - and they - will be glad you did!
"Unconventional is a wonderful story full of heart, humor, and what it means to truly be successful. An A+ novel for the keeper shelf." --Gemma Halliday, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
"I loved UNCONVENTIONAL, a stirring love story and spiritual journey that will surely touch your heart. You'll remember James Frost for a long time!" --Cecelia Dowdy, inspirational romance novelist
DESCRIPTION:
YOUNG JAMES FROST just knows, deep in his bones, that he's a writer. He writes far into early mornings, after his wearying hours of scrubbing toilets and sweeping floors. He loves writing that much.
But it's not only the joy of words that keeps him grinding; it's his desire to retire the janitor's mop. He sees being published as the key to living an improved life. James has another deep-seated conviction: that he's not good enough. He secretly longs to be accepted. However, the conventional others in his life seem all too willing to remind him that he's wasting his time.
Then he meets and falls in love with Leigh, the one bright spot in his endless misery of self-doubt. A quiet but resolutely religious girl, she has to fight off disapproval of her own from overly critical parents, whose insults are countered by James's often-voiced admiration of her. Likewise, Leigh's faith in his talents begins to build his confidence, eventually allowing her to introduce him to a different way to help himself: relying on God.
Ultimately, James's newfound faith is sorely tested to the point of doubt when his dream to be published seems to melt into a mirage, smothered by countless rejection slips from agents and publishers. His faith is also battered by having to fight highly emotional battles and suffer fear and loss. Just when James appears hopelessly sapped by devastating events, one last door opens, and he's rocked by an epiphany.
UNCONVENTIONAL is designed to inspire readers to reach for their dreams. Buy this book. Read it. Share it with everyone you know. You - and they - will be glad you did!
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My Daddy Might Be A Wizard
Nov 21, 2019
$2.99
"A dazzling story to help children recognize the magic of fatherhood." --Independent Book Review
Fatherhood is amazing. With gentle charm, award-winning author J.J. Hebert captures the everyday magic of being a daddy. Easily relatable text and bright illustrations make this the perfect book to snuggle up and read with your little one. And who knows? They might decide you're a wizard, too!
Fatherhood is amazing. With gentle charm, award-winning author J.J. Hebert captures the everyday magic of being a daddy. Easily relatable text and bright illustrations make this the perfect book to snuggle up and read with your little one. And who knows? They might decide you're a wizard, too!
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The Backwards K
Oct 8, 2017
by
J. J. Hebert
$2.99
Baseball was the only thing Jet Brine was ever good at. Well, baseball and slot machines. Except when his moment came, bottom of the ninth, game seven of the World Series, Jet struck out without swinging.
Now, years later, he’s stuck in a cubicle, haunted by the ghosts of a marriage cut short, and dragging around the remains of his baseball career in a beat-up duffle bag.
Then he meets Linda and it seems things might be turning around at last. But old habits die hard and old fears fuel new failures. After a string of tough losses, a solemn promise may be the only thing that can convince Jet to step up and swing away one more time.
The Backwards K is the latest inspirational novel from bestselling author J.J. Hebert. Featuring relatable characters facing heartfelt struggles, The Backwards K is for anyone who believes winning begins with having the courage to take a swing.
PRAISE FOR THE BACKWARDS K
“J.J. Hebert’s inspirational sports-themed novel, The Backwards K, follows the efforts of aging baseball great, Jet Brine, as he tries to get past [the] awful defining moment of his baseball career and reclaim his life. Hebert’s story examines the concepts of forgiving oneself for the past and finding the courage to start fresh and new… The Backwards K is an uplifting and inspiring tale that is most highly recommended.” —Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)
“The Backwards K was an excellent read which I found wholly entertaining and enjoyable. Author J.J. Hebert is a well-honed storyteller, who did a superb job of creating a narrative that instantly draws the reader into the emotion-ridden world of Jet Brine. This narrative proved to be an engaging, evocative, insightful and inspirational read … Will draw a tear, as well as make you cheer. I enthusiastically recommend this book as it is well worth the read.” —Pacific Book Review (Starred Review)
“[Hebert’s] supporting characters come across as particularly credible. More than merely stock players, they feel like real flesh and blood inhabitants of Jet’s world. Hebert keeps his prose straightforward and devoid of lyricism. In addition to sounding like it’s actually coming from the mouth of a real ex-ballplayer, it also enhances intimacy with, and empathy for his protagonist whose continued use of rationalization reveals an individual under the influence of addiction. Jet’s history of lessons learned too late, promises broken too often, and resolve compromised too easily, makes him not just flawed but human. In fact, it is the author’s exploration of the human qualities of transgression, forgiveness, and redemption, that raises this tale above the level of mere sports yarn.” —The US Review of Books
Now, years later, he’s stuck in a cubicle, haunted by the ghosts of a marriage cut short, and dragging around the remains of his baseball career in a beat-up duffle bag.
Then he meets Linda and it seems things might be turning around at last. But old habits die hard and old fears fuel new failures. After a string of tough losses, a solemn promise may be the only thing that can convince Jet to step up and swing away one more time.
The Backwards K is the latest inspirational novel from bestselling author J.J. Hebert. Featuring relatable characters facing heartfelt struggles, The Backwards K is for anyone who believes winning begins with having the courage to take a swing.
PRAISE FOR THE BACKWARDS K
“J.J. Hebert’s inspirational sports-themed novel, The Backwards K, follows the efforts of aging baseball great, Jet Brine, as he tries to get past [the] awful defining moment of his baseball career and reclaim his life. Hebert’s story examines the concepts of forgiving oneself for the past and finding the courage to start fresh and new… The Backwards K is an uplifting and inspiring tale that is most highly recommended.” —Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)
“The Backwards K was an excellent read which I found wholly entertaining and enjoyable. Author J.J. Hebert is a well-honed storyteller, who did a superb job of creating a narrative that instantly draws the reader into the emotion-ridden world of Jet Brine. This narrative proved to be an engaging, evocative, insightful and inspirational read … Will draw a tear, as well as make you cheer. I enthusiastically recommend this book as it is well worth the read.” —Pacific Book Review (Starred Review)
“[Hebert’s] supporting characters come across as particularly credible. More than merely stock players, they feel like real flesh and blood inhabitants of Jet’s world. Hebert keeps his prose straightforward and devoid of lyricism. In addition to sounding like it’s actually coming from the mouth of a real ex-ballplayer, it also enhances intimacy with, and empathy for his protagonist whose continued use of rationalization reveals an individual under the influence of addiction. Jet’s history of lessons learned too late, promises broken too often, and resolve compromised too easily, makes him not just flawed but human. In fact, it is the author’s exploration of the human qualities of transgression, forgiveness, and redemption, that raises this tale above the level of mere sports yarn.” —The US Review of Books
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Weepy the Dragon
Jun 18, 2012
$2.99
Weepy is a dragon, sure, but the dragons nearby would agree that he doesn't act like a dragon at all. He's not angry, scary, and mean. He only eats vegetables with his sharp teeth. He uses his fire-breath as a nightlight because he's afraid of the dark. Worst of all, he tends to cry, something the other dragons - especially his powerful father - would never do! Weepy wants to be more "dragony," but he soon finds that being different has its advantages.
"...Weepy's story will encourage and motivate young readers to accept themselves for who they are and be themselves instead of trying to copy others and become like them... It is a good story for tutors and parents to use for storytelling sessions in classrooms and in homes because of the concept and positive message conveyed through the tale of Weepy the Dragon."
--Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)
"...Weepy's story will encourage and motivate young readers to accept themselves for who they are and be themselves instead of trying to copy others and become like them... It is a good story for tutors and parents to use for storytelling sessions in classrooms and in homes because of the concept and positive message conveyed through the tale of Weepy the Dragon."
--Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)
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