Welcome to Flowers of Illumination! The author, J.K. Hefeld, is very excited to have you here! She is looking forward to sharing her long-awaited, wonderful and unique literary work with you.

Her first book in the Flowers of Illumination Trilogy, entitled: The Cactus Flower, is available now! In addition to releasing this first book in a remarkable series, she is thrilled about the upcoming releases of the next two books which encompass and complete the Trilogy. Both will be available in 2025.

She is currently working on her second book, entitled: The Wildflower, coming this Spring. The third and final book, entitled: The Lotus Flower will be available this coming Fall!

J.K. Hetfeld is blessed with this opportunity to share her work with you and invites you to follow her on her journey by subscribing to her Newsletter!

Cactus Flower

The cactus flower book cover

In summary of The Cactus Flower

This is a personal story of unconditional love, hope, faith, betrayal, dissolution of a long-term marriage and the subsequent dismantling of the lives of the mother and daughter left behind.

The story’s contents become relevant today, i.e., it reflects how a mother and daughter, through unconditional love for each other and faith in God – survived the myriad of material, social, emotional, and spiritual losses that ensued as the result of a horrible divorce. The end result was a dismantling of their entire family structure.

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“Grief, when we allow it to, will humble us, open our hearts, and brings us closer to God. It is then that He will surround us with His love. By welcoming His love into our hearts we, simultaneously, give Him the power to turn ashes into beauty.”

J.K. Hetfeld

Testimonials

The Cactus Flower is the first book in a Trilogy by J.K. Hetfeld. I read it twice. The message is one of hope and renewal. It is a heart-felt testimonial to the power of faith and unconditional love. I’m looking forward to The Wildflower.

John L

I found The Cactus Flower healing, wise and enlightening on many levels. The author’s ability to touch the reader as if she is present is unparalleled.

David H

I recently lost my mother and a friend told me about The Cactus Flower. The spiritual and emotional insights I found in this book are profound. It's a must-read for anyone seeking hope and healing during times of grief.

Maria V

Books

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"The darkness that has kept you blind is finally lifting. As you see yourself surrounded by the flowers, you find that you have been given a second chance to, once again, see what incredible beauty still remains in your life."

Posts

My Friend’s Precious Legacy

“There is a destiny that makes us brothers. No man goes his way alone. Whatever we bring to the lives of others comes back into our own.” Edwin Markham

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Stepping into Unfamiliar Territory

“Set your course toward the true and beautiful. Sail out into the glistening sea. Faith and Perseverance further your endeavors. Good fortune will follow.” J.K. Hetfeld

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The Illusion of Material Value

“Give yourself over to the flow of faith, hope, and charity. It is then you will be given the ability to abandon the material crutches that have kept you weak.”…J.K. Hetfeld

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