Jo Alexander, the author of “Jesus & Rodeo,” is a proud grandmother and a strong believer in Jesus. She always keeps family and faith close to her heart. Her love for rodeo, animals, and children denotes her whole life as well as the story she has written. Jo Alexander wrote her book in memory of her grandson Ace Ashford, an 18-year-old boy who was killed in August of 2024. Ace’s strong faith and kindness left a lifelong impact on people who know him. Jo hoped to bring healing, comfort, light, and a sense of God’s love to families everywhere through her writing.