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THE SHOESTRING LADY: Lagniappe for the Soul

In this poignant inspirational novella for all ages (10+), James meets The Shoestring Lady in a North Louisiana park during the summer of 1969, when the Vietnam War raged and the man in the moon became reality. Young James faces a fractured past and an unknown future armed with little more than friendship and a faint hope. Will he survive and thrive?

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READER REFLECTIONS

"The Shoestring Lady stirs up emotions like a Nicholas Spark's story."

"DJ Hejtmanek is a gifted storyteller, sharing such rich and insightful truths with humor and warmth."

"The Shoestring Lady touches every emotion on the spectrum. Incredible!"

"The Shoestring Lady is a beautifully wholesome and heartfelt story. It captures the essence of true friendship that transcends age, race and time."

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"It's amazing how there's always more in God! As a latecomer to the joy of painting, I'm fascinated by the brush's power to convey truth, wonder, and delight. I want everyone to discover God's wild goodness." - DJ Hejtmanek

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On Mining Creative Gold: An Adventure to Our True Selves

How many times have I wondered since 2020 how I couldn’t have known I was an artist?! It feels like such a perfect fit. Are you who God truly designed you to be yet? Dig deeper and ponder this…