About the Book

Book: Joy Express

Author: Jody Day

Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction

Release Date: Nov 8, 2019

perf5.000x8.000.indd Nearly a year has passed since Scott and Bailey’s Christmas wedding. Now they are expecting joy in the form of twins!

The day arrives for the opening of Barkley House, a missionary retreat provided by Bailey’s inheritance, but an unspeakable evil descends upon Bailey as she awaits her ride to the opening ceremony. Scott can’t find her.

Shocking revelations accompany Bailey’s ordeal. Will she ever find joy again?

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About the Author

Jody Day Jody Bailey Day writes inspirational fiction, poetry, Bible studies, and articles from her home in West Texas. She is a member of Faithwriters.com, American Christian Fiction Writers, and is the president of Critique Café, West Texas area writers group. She mentors young writers, and is a musician and music teacher. She and her husband love silent and black and white movies, and the chaos that comes with fifteen grandchildren. She crochets blankets for her ministry called Wrapped in Prayer Blanket ministry. Jody considers herself a professional nerd, and loves every minute of it.

More from Jody

I’m so excited about the release of Joy Express. It’s the culmination of a series that began in my heart on the way home from the first writer’s conference I ever attended. The East Texas Writer’s Conference was held at my alma mater, East Texas Baptist College, which is now University. I was incredibly inspired, and on I20 toward Dallas I saw a sign that said Washout Express, Exit 477. Turns out that was giant truck wash. My thought was, “What would it be like to be totally washed out, washed up, and at the end of your rope?” I’d been there and was on the other side, but I wanted to write a story about the process. Bailey Brown was born. Joy Express is Book 3 in the series and follows Bailey and Scott through a series of tremendous obstacles, and how their faith and family got them to the other side. It’s not tied up with a nice little bow, life is rarely like that, but it does come to a redemptive pause in their story. I hope you’ll pick it up and read the message of faith. You can come back from anything.

Mindy Houng’s Q&A with Jody Day

Which character did you connect to best in this book?

Bailey West, the female main character, because she’s a little bit me. Unlike Bailey, I had a sweet Daddy, but the book takes her through many of the inner struggles that I experienced as a young woman.

Which scene was the most difficult to write?

There is a tragic death in the book which was difficult to write. I’m a basically positive person, and to have to dwell in those thoughts to get that scene down was hard.

What inspired this book?

I suppose unanswered questions in the lives of the characters and the continuing demonstration of people relying on God in the day to day struggles we all face.

Which author influenced you the most?

Lucy Maud Montgomery and Jan Karon.

What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?

Philippians 2: 1-18 is my life passage. It’s a constant reminder that it’s (this life) is not about me, but about my Savior and those He puts in my life to serve.

Where is your favorite vacation spot?

My siblings and I have a reunion at one sister’s home. It’s a lovely home in a beautiful area, and I love going there. Hey! It’s almost time to go. We meet every May.

What are you reading right now?

Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah Mccoy

What is your most well-loved and well-used house appliance?

My cast iron skillet. We use it nearly every day.

Describe your view as you’re sitting in your writing chair.

Just my desk that’s against the wall. I do put pretty Scrivener backgrounds on my work. I need a more picturesque view!

If you could have one piece of art or music a deserted island, what would it be and why?

I have a framed print of Jesus nuzzling a little lamb. That would remind me that I may be on a desert island, but Jesus is still with me. Other than that I could never decide on just one piece of art or music! Maybe I wouldn’t need it. There are tons of images and melodies in my head 🙂