Mary Jo Thayer is an award-winning novelist, educator, and public speaker. Her first novel, Close to the Soul, won the American Fiction awards in the Christian Inspirational category and was a finalist in Religious Fiction, as well as a finalist in the IAN Book of the Year awards in the Christian/Religious category. The novel also received the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval and was a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in New Releases.
She resides with her high school sweetheart husband, John, and they split their time with their growing family in Grand Rapids, their quaint cottages at a lakeside, and their winters in Florida, where they stay highly active and manage their all-around health with golf, pickleball, and a myriad of other spirit-boosting activities.
Though she did not dream of writing a series, the Holy Spirit encouraged Mary Jo to tell Silvester Fandel’s story, so she obeyed. Running Out of Sand is her first attempt at writing a male main character, and she hopes she did him justice.
If you have enjoyed her books, Mary Jo kindly asks that you leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, your social media accounts, and anywhere else you fancy. For an author, a review is the highest form of appreciation and helps others find stories worth reading.
A natural extrovert and people person, Mary Jo loves to hear from readers. Connect with her at maryjothayer.com, or on Facebook and Instagram as maryjothayerauthor.
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Coming soon: Running Out of Sand
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