Bestselling author Jody Sharpe has issued a call for angel stories to be featured on her new YouTube channel and possibly in an upcoming book. Sharpe, who won first place in the 2023 and 2024 National Association of Press Women's Communications Contest for Fiction, has long collected angel encounters—both personal and from others—and woven them into her writing. Now, she is formalizing the process, inviting submissions through her website at https://jodysharpe.com.
Sharpe's YouTube channel, accessible at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zFlB6SCAJg&t=14s, will host selected stories. Not all submissions are guaranteed acceptance, but those chosen may also appear in Sharpe's next novella, a prequel to her Mystic Bay series. "I have heard so many angel encounters from others that I've been compelled to tell them in my novellas and on my channel," Sharpe said. "I am writing a new novella, a prequel to the Mystic Bay series, and I will weave more of new stories people tell me and those of my own into the book."
Sharpe's latest book, New Angel In Town, incorporates fictionalized angel stories from real submissions. The novel follows Angel Ron, a guardian angel assigned to a boy in foster care, as he navigates life in Mystic Bay, California—a town where angels live as humans. The story intertwines with a writer documenting the townsfolk's angel encounters and a bully who must be reformed. Reader reviews praise the book's emotional depth and its portrayal of angels. One Amazon reviewer called it "a masterclass in child advocacy, true love, & angel-ology." Another noted, "The angel experiences shared in the book seem real and remind the reader of the meaning of love."
Sharpe's previous works in the Mystic Bay series include To Catch an Angel, Town Of Angels, Town Of Angels Christmas, The Dog Who Came For Christmas, 20 Moon Road, An Angel's Tale, and Summer Of Angels. She also writes children's books, such as When The Angel Sent Butterflies and Special Needs Children. All are available at Amazon through her author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jody-Sharpe/author/B00DPL3382.
Sharpe's "Tuesdays With The Angels" section on her website features real-life angel encounters. The call for stories is open to everyone, with submissions accepted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd. Sharpe aims to compile a diverse collection of sightings, interactions, and miraculous events. Her YouTube channel will also address topics like bullying, particularly concerning special needs children, reflecting her background as a Special Education teacher.
Sharpe's work has earned recognition beyond the Press Women's awards, including a spot in the "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" Book Awards. She recently announced screen treatments for two of her books: The Angel's Daughter and Town Of Angels Christmas. The public can submit angel stories and follow her weekly angel quotes at http://www.JodySharpe.com.
