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  • Author Highlight: Eddie Jones

    aka The Pirate Preacher

    Over 40 years in publishing

    With over forty years in publishing, award-winning author and editor Eddie Jones has a passion for crafting engaging, faith-centered stories blending humor, adventure, and biblical truths. A regular speaker, writing coach, faculty advisor and educator, part of Eddie’s personal giveback includes years of mentoring writers, especially those seeking to sow “kingdom” books. Award-winning author, both traditional and self-published, fiction, historical fiction, romance, self-help, humorous, nonfiction, and devotions. More publications can be found on EddieJones.org.

    Former CEO and Publisher, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, 2007-2019, when it was acquired by Iron Stream Media, co-founder and president of Christian Devotions Ministries and its new, affiliated nonprofit, Christ’s Church at Moore Square, dedicated to feeding, sheltering, and helping the underserved and homeless in North Carolina, especially in Raleigh/Durham, where the author resides. Married to the girl he met at a stoplight in West Palm Beach, Jones is a devoted father, avid sailor, surfer, and a pirate at heart. Learn more at EddieJones.org.

    Publications

    The Caribbean Chronicles series, YA Historical Fantasy Fiction


    Curse of the Black Avenger

    ★ Moonbeam Book Award Winner — Selah Award Winner ★

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2017, 9781946016706


    Dead Calm, Bone Dry

    ★Directors’ Choice Award Winner Finalist ★

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2019, 9781645268055


    The End of Calico Jack

    ★ Selah Award Winner for YA Literature ★

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2019, 9781645262374

    Blackbeard the Pirate and Stede Bonnet's Fateful Clash

    ★ Selah Award Winner ★ (Fiction based on real events!)

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2020, 9781941103333

    Down to Davy Jones

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2023, 9781941103456

    The Caden Chronicles Series

    Dead Man’s Hand
    ★ Selah Award Winner for Middle-Grade Fiction ★

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2020 9781938499838

    Skull Creek Stakeout

    ★ Purple Dragonfly Award Winner for Middle Grade Fiction ★

    Illuminate YA (Iron Stream Media), 2013, 9781946016966

    Dead Low Tide

    ★ Shortlisted as a Selah Winner for Teen Fiction ★

    Illuminate YA, 2014, 9781946016973

    Phantom Gunslinger
    ★ Selah Award Middle-Grade Finalist ★

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2020, 978-1938499548

    Mystery of the Eyewitness Ghost

    ★ Selah Award Winner - Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention ★

    Dry Bones Publishing, 2021, 9781645269052 / 978-1965649121 (Amazon)

    Rumor of a Werewolf
    ★ Shortlisted as a Selah Winner for Middle Grade Fiction ★

    Illuminate YA, 2019, 978-1645262336

    Connect with Eddie Jones Online!

    Author website Author Eddie Jones

    Facebook (Personal): Eddie Jones Humor

    LinkedIn: eddie-jones-author

    Writing Coach website: Reality Coaching for Writers — Writers Coach

    YouTube Writing Coach: Reality Coaching for Writers
    YouTube Book Reviews: YA Fiction Mystery, Pirates and Adventure

    Dedicated Series Website: Caribbean Chronicles Pirate Series

    The Pirate Preacher:

    • Website: The Pirate Preacher
    • YouTube: The Pirate Preacher

    HOMELESS MINISTRY

    Christ’s Church at Moore Square, Copyright 2025 © Christ's Church at Moore Square is affiliated with Christian Devotions Ministries, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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