Indie Reads Aloud with Mandy Jo and "Where The Heart Begins"
- Diana Kathryn
- Feb 13
- 2 min read
Indie Reads Aloud Radio
Episode # 285
Where The Heart Begins
Written by Mandy Jo
AJ Walker has built a life around balance and responsibility, raising twelve-year-old twin boys while managing her work from home and maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex-husband. Her days are full, her plans carefully drawn, and her heart safely guarded. Until she joins a local walking group and everything begins to change.
What starts as a simple way to get healthier becomes a path to rediscovery. Through laughter, encouragement, and unexpected connection, AJ begins to see the woman she set aside somewhere along the way. Each step forward challenges her to let go of old fears and open her heart to the possibilities waiting just ahead.
Heartfelt and hopeful, Where the Heart Begins is a story of fresh starts, quiet courage, and the first stirrings of a new chapter.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mandy Jo is a multi-genre indie author who loves blending imagination with emotion in every story she writes. From time-traveling adventures and historical journeys to tales of mystery, fantasy, and women’s fiction, her books span genres but always center around heart and discovery.
Originally from Michigan and now based in Greer, South Carolina, Mandy Jo continues to build immersive worlds while embracing the beauty of everyday moments. She’s also the founder of Creative Slingers of Ink, a vibrant writing community that brings writers together through virtual and in-person writing sessions, book signings, and a monthly book cover contest. With a background in tech and event coordination, Mandy Jo is passionate about helping authors connect, grow, and share their stories with confidence.
When she’s not writing or cheering on fellow creatives, you’ll find her traveling with her husband, cooking something new, tracing family roots, or snapping photos of her latest adventure. A firm believer that stories can change lives, Mandy Jo writes with purpose—and a touch of Hallmark-style charm.
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