The Regal Lady

A lifetime of service to her family, community, church family, and around the world, has distinguished Mrs. Carolyn as a sterling example of faithfulness.

I'll mention just a few of her life experiences here. I don't want to cut into her own book.

She and her husband, Colon, served as missionaries in Ghana, Africa, when their children were quite young. Later, she held down their temporary home in Taiwan while her husband served as an agricultural ambassador in Vietnam. Again, their children were along for the journey.

Her life adventures began on a humble farm in North Carolina and, like a true sojourner, she has traveled where necessary and endured many hardships with grace and dignity. You just don't find many people like that any more.

Mrs. Carolyn and her late husband have always been known for their modest lifestyle and deep generosity. Through the years they touched the lives of many people.
And it is my distinguished privilege that she chose to purchase a copy of Book 1 in The Adventures of Boathouse Mouse – A New Adventure, A New Name.

Thank you Mrs. Carolyn Godwin. You are loved and admired by many.

How to Make an Author Happy in One Easy Step

This young reader knows what Boathouse Mouse is up to. Do you?

Around our house we have always been big on reading. We have walls full of books. We have worn-out library cards. And, not surprisingly, we have folders full of poetry as well.
It's no secret that I love to write. But the thing that makes writing quantum levels of coolness better is happy readers.

I don't know the youngster in this picture, but he surely made my day. Thank you to "mom" for sharing this picture and allowing me to post it here. Even more so, thank you for teaching your child the love of reading. I'll do my best to provide more material to love.

My Inner Child

I'm no expert, but it seems that the best way for an author to write a children's book is to "get in touch" with their inner child. For some people, that may be a stretch. For me, it was pretty simple. I never got out of touch with my inner child.

So, the big news is that the first book in The Adventures of Boathouse Mouse series is available. There is time to get it for Christmas if you so happen to want to give it as a gift to someone. And there are numerous ways a person can get a copy.
1) Any local book store should be able to look it up and order it. The information they will need is at the bottom of this post.
2) If you are local to me, you can purchase directly from me. The information you need is ... just tell me.
3) If you are local to Shawna, the illustrator, you can purchase directly from her.
4) You can order it from Shawna's Etsy store. #BackToTheDrawingBoardArt

When ordering ask for:
A New Adventure, A New Name
By RV Hodge
ISBN 9781682730140

And The Winner Is …

Manthom House Books, of San Clemente, California: Come On Down!
You have the distinguished honor of being the first retail bookstore in the world to order A New Adventure, A New Name in The Adventures of Boathouse Mouse series!

On behalf of Shawna and myself, thank you!

Dear friends, if you are in the San Clemente area and looking for a good read, be sure to check out Manthom House Books.

Introducing Boathouse Mouse

Ladies and Gentlemen! It is my distinguished pleasure to introduce to you <pause for dramatic effect> Boathouse Mouse!

A New Adventure, A New Name is now available for purchase through your local bookstore!

He was an ordinary mouse, much like any other mouse who was raised in a boathouse. He loved his job building boats. When the beautiful trade schooner Wanderer was finished, the little mouse had to make the decision of a lifetime. Wanderer was going to sail off to who-knows-where.
Would the mouse from the boathouse stay home with his family and friends?
Or would he jump on the ship and have an adventure?

A New Adventure, A New Name
Book 1 in the series The Adventures of Boathouse Mouse.

24 pages delightfully illustrated   List $9.99
Available for purchase through your local book retailer.