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Jean Hackensmith, Author

My Newest Release   

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Now Available In eBook, Audiobook

and Paperback!

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Suspense At It's Finest!

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EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON.COM

"The Promise", historical romance set during the 1930's Dust Bowl

Over 20,000 Copies Sold

Jacob made Rebecca a promise 14 years ago--one that he's determined to keep.

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I have been writing since the age of twenty. (That’s 48 years and, yes, I’m disclosing my age.) I am the proud mother of three and grandmother to four wonderful grandchildren. After losing who I thought was the love of my life, my late husband Ron, in November of 2011, I met Rick. So, it is definitely possible to have more than one "love of your life." Rick and I were married in July of 2018 and are still going strong today. He is my soulmate, my confidant, and my biggest fan. He has read every book I have ever written (even the romances!) I moved from Superior 15 years ago, seeking the serenity of country living. I also wanted to get away from the natural air conditioning provided by Lake Superior. We moved only 50 miles south, but the temperature can vary by 20-30 degrees. I guess I’m a country girl at heart. I simply love this area, and am lucky to, once again, have someone to share its beauty. I love the solitude, the picturesque beauty of the sun rising over the water, the strangely calming effect of watching a deer graze outside your kitchen window. Never again, will I live in the city. I am an author, after all, and what better place to be inspired than in God’s own back yard.

What Am  I
Working On Now?

For all my Wilderness Saga fans, you will be happy to know that I am on page 73 of Book 8. I should be done with it by the end of June or mid-July. I'm including the blurb for the book below, so you'll know what's coming. Ingrid is also working on the cover, so as soon as she's done, I'll post that, too. I've also been getting a LOT of requests lately four a 4th book in The Promise Saga, which I am considering very seriously. I'll be posting updates on both sagas on this page, so check back frequently. Now, the blurb for Book 8 in The Wilderness Saga, titled "The Heart Of Betrayal."

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In the heart of rural America, Danielle Wachsmann finds her world forever changed when she marries James Buchanan, unaware that she may be carrying Paul Holmgren’s child. As the Wachsmann’s navigate love, loyalty, and the weight of secrets, a wealthy outsider’s offer to invest in the farm sparks suspicion—his true motives entwined with revolutionary advancements in pasteurization that could transform the dairy industry. Their suspicions are put on hold, however, when a devastating outbreak of Bovine Tuberculosis puts everything they’ve worked for at risk. With the future of the farm hanging in the balance, the arrival of a new veterinarian, Zachary Vanderwelt, offers a glimmer of hope—and a chance to fight back. As old doubts resurface and new dangers emerge, the Wachsmann’s must confront their pasts and fight for their future before everything they hold dear is lost.

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Howzit! I am an Australian graphic and industrial designer who is living and freelance working in beautiful Cape Town South Africa. Designing Jean's novel covers has enlightened my understanding of America's history and captivated my imagination through her story telling. My design process begins by sourcing and creating the required imagery to compile together into the final covers. Then I present Jean with a selection of concepts to ensure I have captured the correct nuances of the story. Once the final tweaks and sizing is complete we are good to publish. Art and design are an absolute passion of mine and working with Jean is a total pleasure.

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