Sharon L. Clark

Sharon L. Clark, Author

Tag: Enderlin Calling

“I’ll Call You Mine” Wins First Place in International Firebird Book Awards

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On April 16, 2026

In Messages From Sharon

International Firebird Book Awards Celebrate Excellence in Writing with Purpose-Driven Mission

The International Firebird Book Awards celebrate outstanding authors and publishers globally, featuring a diverse range of genres. Submissions are evaluated by a panel of 29 judges, with each entry reviewed by two judges using consistent criteria. Only those with the highest scores win the prestigious Firebird Award, recognizing exceptional talent in the literary community.

One of the winning entries came from Iowa author Sharon L. Clark, whose book titled I’ll Call You Mine won 1st place in the Romantic Suspense category.

Participating in the Firebird Book Awards goes beyond just submitting an entry. Founder Patricia J. Rullo shares that your entry fee is a tax-deductible donation that supports women and children facing homelessness. It helps create cheerful, handmade pillowcases and provides inspiring books to shelters like Enchanted Makeovers. By entering, you’re not only aiming for recognition but also helping transform shelters into welcoming homes filled with warmth and joy. Every entry makes a positive impact!

The Firebird Book Awards, powered by Speak Up Talk Radio, celebrate creative talents and provide authors with opportunities to share their stories. They recognize outstanding books and podcasts and offer services such as author interviews, book reviews, audiobook production, book editing, formatting, and marketing to help authors succeed.

The Firebird Awards host quarterly contests, offering authors a chance to shine year-round. This inclusive competition welcomes all genres and accepts submissions from traditionally published, indie, and self-published writers.

To view past winners or learn how to enter an upcoming round, click HERE.

Your New Book Boyfriend!

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On January 8, 2026

In Stories & Excerpts

Introducing Jason Archer, a smart and sexy Texas dream with midnight-blue eyes and a kiss you’ll never forget…

Light Blue Scribbles Book Boyfriend Video by Sharon L. Clark

Meet Jason and the other captivating characters in I’ll Call You Home, Book 2 in my Enderlin Calling series, TODAY!

Have you met…The Cast of “I’ll Call You Home”

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On September 23, 2025

In Messages From Sharon, Stories & Excerpts

Sometimes I plan out the personalities of my characters, creating a backstory, wants and desires, fears, all the good stuff that colors how they react in certain situations. Generally, though, characters will materialize as I type. Their voices and identities reveal themselves to me as the story grows. I know that sounds bizarre and a bit loony tunes, but I swear that’s how it happens. Every. Time.

So let me introduce you to the characters of my new novel, I’ll Call You Home, Book 2 of my Enderlin Calling series.

Charlotte Trevino

We first meet Charlotte as she’s rushing to her injured father’s hospital room. While she’s a diminutive 5’5″, we quickly learn that she’s not one to underestimate. Charlotte is independent, fiercly loyal, and ready to help the people she loves at the drop of a hat. Returning to her hometown of Zearing, Texas to help out on the family horse ranch while her father recovers, but almost immediately she’s forced to face her painful past: Jason Archer. Fearless and quick-witted, she fights her own battles. But Jason’s betrayal is one thing she hasn’t been able to overcome.

Jason Archer

Jason has always called Zearing home, and he’s built a pretty good life for himself. Sure it hasn’t followed the path he’d dreamed of growing up, but he likes his job, he has good friends and family around him, and he’s content. Until his biggest mistake returns and he can’t run from it any longer. Charlotte was his first love, his future, until he made a decision for the both of them that would come back to bite him in the ass. He’s never been able to move past his love for Charlotte, so when she blows back into town he knows he has to make things right. If he can break through the thick walls she’s built, he might just get a second chance.

Mitchell Drew

When I was thinking of Jason’s best friend, I really didn’t have a vision in mind. I just started writing and his voice came through loud and clear – quirky, loyal, and intelligent. If you’ve ever seen the Disney film “Big Hero 6” you might recognize Mitchell. I kept hearing the character Fred when I wrote his conversations and it was just so much fun. I fell in love with Mitch. His optimistic spirit and general love of life endears him to everyone he meets, including Charlotte – despite the fact that he’s Jason’s closest friend. It’s nearly impossible to resist his charm and the bright light of his heart.

I’ll Call You Home, Book 2 of my Enderlin Calling series, releases on October 13 and is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble and Amazon – go get your copies and meet Charlotte, Jason, and Mitch for yourselves!

New Year, New Adventures

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On January 28, 2025

In Messages From Sharon

Where does the time go? It seems to have been nearly TWO MONTHS since my last blog post. How is that even possible? I have had this on my to-do list for a long time, but somehow I keep misplacing the list and starting new ones and then forgetting to put this on the list and…well, you get the idea.

So, let’s do a little catch-up, shall we?

The end of 2024 was a bit of a wild ride around Chez Clark:

  • We packed up our lives and moved out of the house we’d had for twenty years and settled – are still settling – into a new house in a new city at the end of October. My husband started a new job, and I took on a bigger role in the company he’s been running for the last ten-or-so years.
  • My first novel released in paperback in mid-November, officially released on December 3rd. I got to hold a book signing event, absolutely tickled by all of the new and familiar faces that showed up for me. Also, Book Two in my Enderlin Calling Series was picked up by my publisher, and should be out in the world late spring or early summer of this year. I can’t wait!
  • I drove to and from Arizona after Christmas to visit our daughter and her husband, and that drive is something I hope to never do again. It started out with pea-soup fog for HOURS, and the drive back was longer than anticipated and a bit stressful due to a misbehaving vehicle. The time with our family was fantastic, but I’ll fly from now on, thankyouverymuch.
  • The new year has been busy so far, but not too chaotic. In this, the apparent 15th week of January, I am making plans to get myself and my book out into the world and in front of readers. I have a handful of author events* scheduled in the next few months, and am looking into some others later in the year. It is both exhilarating and terrifying, to be honest. I love the thought of talking to readers about my work, but the idea of sitting at a table all day, alone, people walking by while trying not to make eye contact…well.
*Sign up for my newletter for details about scheduled appearances. 

Moving into 2025, I’m ready to get back into the swing of things, to settle into a new routine. My writing has been a bit sporadic, to put it mildly, for the past year, and I am once again craving that creative outlet. Which is a good thing, since I have two more books in my series to finish and a slew of other ideas begging for a chance to play.

Now if I can just get the monkey that is my brain to sit still for five seconds, this could be my most amazing year yet.

How is your year shaping up so far? What plans are in the works to help make this your year? Drop me a message and let me know what you’re most looking forward to.