Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Welcome Kelly! I'm honored to have you. Tell us a little about yourself.
Kelly Hagen Hi Mukkove! Thanks for having me!
Just wanted to say I'm glad to be here, and thank the Lord and Mukkove for the chance to meet new people and get to share a bit about Jake & Jesus. May the Lord bless our time together.
Let’s see a little about myself...I've been married for almost 11 years, and have 3 beautiful children who are my world. I love listening to different kinds of music, and thunder storms.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Oh, I love to listen to thunderstorms, too. They are rare in Alaska.
Kelly Hagen We've had a lot here this spring. May sound weird but as long as they don't get to windy, they are very calming :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author I understand. There's something about the power of the thunder...
Kelly Hagen for sure...so powerful yet so peaceful. Just like our Lord.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Tell us about Jake & Jesus
Kelly Hagen Jake & Jesus is a children’s book about a little boy and his friendship with Jesus. He learns that we can talk with Jesus just like we do everyone else, and about gifts he can give to Jesus & the most important gift that Jesus gave for everyone.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author How did you come up with the idea for Jake & Jesus?
Kelly Hagen To be perfectly honest, it just came to me one day. Writing was never something I had considered in a million years, but God had other plans.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Do you think you will write more books, then?
Kelly Hagen I do have some more in the works. I'll have to wait and see how the Lord leads me with those. I would like to get them published though.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author More stories with Jake?
Kelly Hagen No, they about children with disabilities.
Guest KB Kelly - What was it that prompted you to write Jake & Jesus?
Kelly Hagen I've always had a calling to pray for children. I guess the Lord wanted to take it a step farther and hopefully through Jake & Jesus reach children in a different way.
Guest KBI haven't had a chance to read it yet, I usually like to read the kids books with my 5 y/o and 3 y/o. Was one of your kids the inspiration for the character Jake?
Kelly Hagen Yes, my son was. :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Tell us about your passion to pray for children. You have something set up on your site, I believe.
Kelly Hagen Yes, I do, it's called Prayers for Children. I guess it all started really not long after my son was born. My eyes were open to how important it really is to teach our children about Jesus. To think that there are some children out there that may not have even heard of Him yet, hurts my heart.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Here's the link to Kelly's prayer ministry http://kellyhagen.yolasite.com/prayers-for-children.php
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
What does your family think of you being a published author?
Kelly Hagen They are very supportive. Lots of prayers going up for Jake & Jesus. They are excited to see where God goes with it, just as I am.
Guest KB
Do you have any other books thought out or planned?
Kelly Hagen I have two in the making right now about children with disabilities. I'm hoping to get those published as well, but I'm waiting on the Lord's direction. :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Where can we buy Jake & Jesus?
Kelly Hagen Jake & Jesus is on Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble, CBD, & of course my website. www.kellyhagen.yolasite.com
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
For the month of June (2011), what extra incentive is there for buying a copy?
Kelly Hagen When you purchase a copy from me, your name will be entered to win a Kindle! That drawing is for the first of July, so not too far away:)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
How have people responded to Jake & Jesus? Any fun stories to share?
Kelly Hagen It's had a pretty good response so far. Most people comment on how easy it is to understand for children, yet still teaches a "lesson"; which was my goal. I want children to be able to understand and know Jesus is a great friend to have.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author I want that for my children as well. Your book does a great job of being simple and conveying truth.
Kelly Hagen Thank you Mukkove, it's nice to hear and see that the story God placed in me is reaching others.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Do you read your book to your children? Do you feel it has helped their relationship with Jesus?
Kelly Hagen Yes, I do read Jake & Jesus to my children. Sometimes my daughter reads it for us. I do believe it's helped them in knowing more about Jesus. They always ask a question or two at the end of the story, which opens the door to be able to talk more about Jesus. And that’s never a bad thing. :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author That's what I believe a good book does, promotes discussion. Good job!
Kelly Hagen Thank you!
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Kelly, Thank you so much for hanging out with me on Facebook today. It was fun to learn more about you and your book.
Kelly Hagen Thank you for having me Mukkove, it was a joy to be here.
Kelly Hagen Hi Mukkove! Thanks for having me!
Just wanted to say I'm glad to be here, and thank the Lord and Mukkove for the chance to meet new people and get to share a bit about Jake & Jesus. May the Lord bless our time together.
Let’s see a little about myself...I've been married for almost 11 years, and have 3 beautiful children who are my world. I love listening to different kinds of music, and thunder storms.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Oh, I love to listen to thunderstorms, too. They are rare in Alaska.
Kelly Hagen We've had a lot here this spring. May sound weird but as long as they don't get to windy, they are very calming :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author I understand. There's something about the power of the thunder...
Kelly Hagen for sure...so powerful yet so peaceful. Just like our Lord.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Tell us about Jake & Jesus
Kelly Hagen Jake & Jesus is a children’s book about a little boy and his friendship with Jesus. He learns that we can talk with Jesus just like we do everyone else, and about gifts he can give to Jesus & the most important gift that Jesus gave for everyone.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author How did you come up with the idea for Jake & Jesus?
Kelly Hagen To be perfectly honest, it just came to me one day. Writing was never something I had considered in a million years, but God had other plans.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Do you think you will write more books, then?
Kelly Hagen I do have some more in the works. I'll have to wait and see how the Lord leads me with those. I would like to get them published though.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author More stories with Jake?
Kelly Hagen No, they about children with disabilities.
Guest KB Kelly - What was it that prompted you to write Jake & Jesus?
Kelly Hagen I've always had a calling to pray for children. I guess the Lord wanted to take it a step farther and hopefully through Jake & Jesus reach children in a different way.
Guest KBI haven't had a chance to read it yet, I usually like to read the kids books with my 5 y/o and 3 y/o. Was one of your kids the inspiration for the character Jake?
Kelly Hagen Yes, my son was. :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Tell us about your passion to pray for children. You have something set up on your site, I believe.
Kelly Hagen Yes, I do, it's called Prayers for Children. I guess it all started really not long after my son was born. My eyes were open to how important it really is to teach our children about Jesus. To think that there are some children out there that may not have even heard of Him yet, hurts my heart.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author Here's the link to Kelly's prayer ministry http://kellyhagen.yolasite.com/prayers-for-children.php
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
What does your family think of you being a published author?
Kelly Hagen They are very supportive. Lots of prayers going up for Jake & Jesus. They are excited to see where God goes with it, just as I am.
Guest KB
Do you have any other books thought out or planned?
Kelly Hagen I have two in the making right now about children with disabilities. I'm hoping to get those published as well, but I'm waiting on the Lord's direction. :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Where can we buy Jake & Jesus?
Kelly Hagen Jake & Jesus is on Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble, CBD, & of course my website. www.kellyhagen.yolasite.com
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
For the month of June (2011), what extra incentive is there for buying a copy?
Kelly Hagen When you purchase a copy from me, your name will be entered to win a Kindle! That drawing is for the first of July, so not too far away:)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
How have people responded to Jake & Jesus? Any fun stories to share?
Kelly Hagen It's had a pretty good response so far. Most people comment on how easy it is to understand for children, yet still teaches a "lesson"; which was my goal. I want children to be able to understand and know Jesus is a great friend to have.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author I want that for my children as well. Your book does a great job of being simple and conveying truth.
Kelly Hagen Thank you Mukkove, it's nice to hear and see that the story God placed in me is reaching others.
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Do you read your book to your children? Do you feel it has helped their relationship with Jesus?
Kelly Hagen Yes, I do read Jake & Jesus to my children. Sometimes my daughter reads it for us. I do believe it's helped them in knowing more about Jesus. They always ask a question or two at the end of the story, which opens the door to be able to talk more about Jesus. And that’s never a bad thing. :)
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author That's what I believe a good book does, promotes discussion. Good job!
Kelly Hagen Thank you!
Mukkove Johnson - Christian Author
Kelly, Thank you so much for hanging out with me on Facebook today. It was fun to learn more about you and your book.
Kelly Hagen Thank you for having me Mukkove, it was a joy to be here.