Jill Hedgecock

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12/16 Rhino in the Room Reading and Book Signing – Walnut Creek Flashlight Books

Author Jill Hedgecock will read from her coming-of-age suspense novel, Rhino in the Room, on Sunday 12/16 at 4:00 pm at Flashlight Books at 1537 N Main St, Walnut Creek.  Come check out her muse board and learn about her writing process.  Her book was inspired by her 2015 visit to South Africa when she learned that 3 rhinos were poached every day for her horns. Jill also wrote the book because she noticed the limited availability of animal- and environmentally-related YA books and because she wanted to bring a safari experience to life for all ages. Jill has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management. Come meet Jill as she reads from her debut novel at 4:00 pm with a book signing to follow and learn about rhinos. 

December 2018 Diablo Gazette

My book review of Bloodhorn by Graham Spence, a book about the underworld of rhino poaching and a worthwhile read for rhino lovers, can be found on page 12.
 
Check out sweet little Stanley in my Rubydoobydo dog rescue column on page 15 if you (or someone you know in the SF Bay Area) are wanting some doggie love in your life! Little Stanley has some minor skin issues but he makes up for this shortcoming with a giant heart!
 
http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Diablo-Gazette-December-2018-Digital.pdf

3/5/19 Ohlone Audubon – Birds and Rhino Poaching:  The Best and Worst of South Africa and Botswana

March 5, 2019 – 7:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Robert Livermore Community Center,
4444 East Avenue, Livermore CA 94550
Some of the best bird and animal sightings from my 2015  trip to South Africa and Botswana will be shared.  As amazing as Africa’s living zoo is, there is also a dark side to this country.  In 2015, a new record was set for largest number of rhinos poached. This travesty is being fueled by demand for the keratinous material in the horn in the Asian market, based on the misguided belief that the horn has curative powers for everything from hangovers to impotency to cancer.  Driven largely by China and Vietnam, the heaviest consumers, an ounce of rhino horn (essentially the same material as our fingernails) is considered more valuable than gold.  A single rhino horn can go for a half-million dollars. There are now only two northern white rhinos left on the planet and just 5,000 of black rhino are left in the world today.  I will present the myriad of solutions that are being considered to address the problem.  If the current rate of poaching is not curtailed, wild rhinos could become extinct within the next few decades.

Killer Books for Holiday Gift-Giving: Rhino in the Room Makes the List!

So honored to be included on this distinguished list of authors!  Books make great gifts.

Rhino in the Room makes an ideal holiday present for:

  • Anyone who always wanted to go on an African safari or who is planning to go on safari and want to get a sneak preview of what to expect in a bush camp.
  • Animal lovers of all ages who love rhinos, elephants, and big cats
  • Tension junkies that enjoy a good page turner.
  • People who collect books for beautiful covers.

Book Review, Dog Rescue, and Help Rhinos by Breaking a World Record

Diablo Gazette contributions:

Details about Rhino Record, a project to break the Guinness World Record and raise awareness about rhinos, can be found on pages 2 and 3.

My book review column featured The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff (page 12).  My dog rescue column (check out sweet Vegas) on page 15.  Also check out my article on Ann Steiner’s advice on Navigating Family Dynamics During Thanksgiving  on page 15.

http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Diabo-Gazette-NOV2018-Digi.pdf

 

 

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