This week, I’m so pleased to welcome another author who writes about people touched by WWII, Joi Copeland. She shares with us such an inspiring story. But before we get to that, here’s a peek at what Letters of Love is all about.

Two men fighting for their country. Two women dealing with tragedy alone. Two stories, two eras, one common thread. Sophia Phillips, a wife and mom, finds herself missing the two most important people in her life. One ripped from her because of war, the other by death. Sophia’s grandmother, Lucia Snell, gives her an early inheritance: letters written to her by her husband while stationed in China during World War II. Lucia believes these letters will help her granddaughter heal from the heart-wrenching tragedy she faces. Will Sophia carry the anger, bitterness, and guilt within her or go to the only One who can heal her from the pain? Will she find the strength to carry on and the will to survive through her grandparents’ Letters of Love?

That sounds so good, Joi. What inspired you to write it?

Dan and June Snell, my grandparents, were the people who inspired Letters of Love. My grandfather was stationed in WWII working in what is now the CIA in China. While overseas, he sent her letters. In Letters of Love, the letters are actually his. I was blessed to be able to write this book and have them read it. They both passed away last March, just two weeks apart. My grandfather loved this book so much, he took it to his bank and passed it around to the tellers!

We’re so sorry for your loss, Joi, but thank you for sharing their story with us. What an amazing privilege it must have been to write this book.

Joi Copeland is married to a wonderful man, Chris, and has three amazing boys, Garrison, Gage, and Gavin. She lives in Denver, Colorado, but within the year, hopes to be living in Galway, Ireland.

Joi’s love of writing began at a young age. She wrote short stories for several years, and in 2009, she began writing her first novel, Hope for Tomorrow.

Joi’s books include:
Hope for Tomorrow, book 1
Hope for the Journey, book 2
Hope from the Past, book 3

Letters of Love

Maine Series:
Christmas Snowe and Peppermint Cocoa, a novella
Shamrock Inn, a novella
Chance in Maine

Fall N Joy

Seasons of Love Series:
Christmas Rayne
Sunshine in Spring

Broken Together

Find her at:

www.facebook.com/Joi-Copelands-Book-Page, Instagram: booksbyjoi  twitter: @joicopeland4  www.joicopeland.com

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Thanks again for joining us, Joi.