J.D.R. Hawkins
J.D.R. Hawkins (born June 9, 1959) is an American author known for her novels about the Civil War. Her novel A Beautiful Glittering Lie earned her the John Esten Cooke Fiction Award and the B.R.A.G. Medallion. Hawkins is a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, The International Women's Writing Guild, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and Pikes Peak Writers.[1][2][3]
J.D.R. Hawkins | |
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| Born | June 9, 1959 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
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Early Life and Education
Hawkins was born in Sioux City, Iowa. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Iowa State University.[4][5]
Career
Hawkins began her writing career with short stories, articles, and children's books before transitioning to full-length novels. She primarily writes about the Civil War, focusing on a Confederate perspective, which is relatively uncommon among female authors.[6][7][8]
Renegade Series
Her "Renegade Series" consists of four books:
- A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War (2021) ISBN 978-1643619941 - Winner of the 2013 John Esten Cooke Fiction Award and the 2012 B.R.A.G. Medallion.
- A Beckoning Hellfire: A Novel of the Civil War (2021) ISBN 978-1648030772 - Another award-winning installment.
- A Rebel Among Us: A Novel of the Civil War (2021) ISBN 978-1648030796 - Winner of the 2017 John Esten Cooke Fiction Award.
- Double-Edged Sword: A Novel of Reconstruction (2022) ISBN 978-1685363161 - The latest addition to the series, which earned the 2022 B.R.A.G. Medallion and the 2023 John Esten Cooke Fiction Award.[9]
The series centers on a family from northern Alabama experiencing significant hardships due to the Civil War.[10]
Other Works
Hawkins has also authored a non-fiction book titled "Horses in Gray," focusing on famous Confederate warhorses.[11][12][13]
Non-Fiction
- Horses In Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses (2017) ISBN 978-1455623273
Other Books
- Success Mindsets: How Top Entrepreneurs Succeed in Business and Life (2022) ISBN 978-1637350928
Bibliography
- A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War (2021) ISBN 978-1643619941
- A Beckoning Hellfire: A Novel of the Civil War (2021) ISBN 978-1648030772
- A Rebel Among Us: A Novel of the Civil War (2021) ISBN 978-1648030796
- Double-Edged Sword: A Novel of Reconstruction (2022) ISBN 978-1685363161
- Horses In Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses (2017) ISBN 978-1455623273
- Success Mindsets: How Top Entrepreneurs Succeed in Business and Life (2022) ISBN 978-1637350928
Awards and Recognition
- John Esten Cooke Fiction Award for "A Beautiful Glittering Lie" and "A Rebel Among Us"
- B.R.A.G. Medallion for "A Beautiful Glittering Lie" and "Double-Edged Sword"
References
- ↑ says, J. D. R. Hawkins (April 26, 2022). "Excerpt – Double-Edged Sword by J.D.R. Hawkins @julsindixie #civilwar #war #action #ku #newrelease @BookReviewTours #doubleedgedsword". StoreyBook Reviews. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ Ron (December 13, 2016). "RAS Spotlight – J.D.R. Hawkins". Ron's Amazing Stories - The Blog. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "J.D.R. Hawkins: Chronicler of Unforgettable Civil War Tales". Yahoo Finance. November 10, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ↑ Kennedy, Kat. "A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War". The US Review of Books.
- ↑ "Renegade Series by J.D.R. Hawkins". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ↑ "J D R Hawkins Civil War Drama – Wayne Turmel". November 19, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Union's Boys & Girls Club renamed in honor of Dr. Marcia Hawkins". www.unionky.edu. June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ↑ "Professor Julie Hawkins". Herbarium RNG. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ↑ "A Beckoning Hellfire - J.D.R. Hawkins - Historical Fiction Books". indieBRAG. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Book review of Double-Edged Sword". Readers' Favorite. July 20, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Julie Hawkins, Author | Books | Series | Interview | Deals | Newsletter | Contact | Site". AllAuthor. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ Louisa, Sara (October 10, 2021). "Award Winning Author J.D.R Hawkins' Interview!". Author Sara Louisa. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Horses in Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses by Julie Hawkins". AllAuthor. Retrieved July 8, 2024.