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My Other Books

Though I enjoy writing sagas, there are many books over the years that have had to stand on their own, and they actually do a really good job of it! Never wanting to be restricted to one genre, my other works range from romance, to science fiction, to thrillers, to contemporary. My very first book was actually a western with a time travel twist. "Wagons To The Past" will always be my favorite (and my husband's too!) Another book, "Tender Persuasion" is a true story that, in my humble opinion, had to be told. It's about rape and cruelty, but it is also about love, devotion, and persistence. It is also very sexually graphic, so be prepared.

 

So, on to what are referred to as my "other books", but in truth they can hold their own with virtually any book out there, including my own. 

Nathan Branigan, a descendant of Irish immigrants and a gold miner by trade, became part of history as one of 400 men who blasted and chiseled the faces of four American presidents into the hard granite of Mount Rushmore. Kinsley Abrams, a waitress at the onsite restaurant, cares about Nathan more than she's willing to admit, and her heart pounds frantically in her chest every time he climbs the 700 steps to the top of the mountain.

A neutron star is on a collision course with Earth. The tremendous gravitational pull of this dense, intergalactic object will rip the planet apart. Fortunately, world leaders have come up with a plan to ensure continuation of humanity, and they have fifty years to do it—time that will be used to fast-track antimatter propulsion technology and send a hundred thousand survivors into outer space in search of a new home.Garrett Long and his team of astrophysicists have been tasked with this near insurmountable feat. As Exodus begins, Garrett has only five years to perfect his late father’s system, even though the effects of the neutron star have already begun to make themselves known across the planet. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and radiation bursts are just a few of the catastrophic events that delay their progress. But they push on. They have to—because survival of the human race depends on them and them alone.

Kit Morgan had everything to live for. Doting parents, wealth beyond imagination, and a carefree lifestyle that other women her age only dreamed of. Her world came crashing down around her, however, when her father died mysteriously when Kit was just a teenager. Her mother followed him to the grave eight years later. Her twenty-first birthday fast approached now, and she would inherit the commanding share of Morgan Shipping and become independently wealthy for life. Enter Alex Bradley. Alex was her father’s business partner and, after Charles’ death, had married his widow. It wasn’t Kit’s mother who the man truly desired, but Kit herself. His attempted rape of his stepdaughter ended with her stabbing him in self-defense. As punishment, she was sent to the all-male Reinwald State Prison to serve out a term of five years. Alex wasn’t done with her yet, however. He was convinced that her time spent in the dank, dark, rat-infested cell would break her spirit and end with her begging to become his wife. Kit finds a friend at Reinwald. His name is Chase Morgan, a prison guard assigned by Warden Kline to protect her. Most importantly, though, Chase was to ensure that she remained a virgin. Her stepfather had ordered it; Alex wanted her saved for him. Chase quickly finds himself falling for the copper-haired beauty. The feeling is mutual, and Chase becomes the only solid thing in Kit’s reeling world. There is something mysterious, though, about Chase’s employment at Reinwald—something he cannot share even with Kit until the warden and his cohorts are brought to justice.

Kaitlyn Emberland was brutally raped five years ago. She almost died, and her assailant left behind forty-two scars to remind her of their encounter. She will never trust a man again. She will never love again. The mere thought of a man’s touch makes her skin crawl—and then she meets Marc Campbell. He is different. He’s kind, gentle, understanding, and he loves her. He is willing to do whatever it takes to convince Kaitlyn that she can put the rape behind her and live and love again. But is it even possible? Can such a brutal act of violence and betrayal ever truly be overcome? Kaitlyn has her doubts, but with the commencement of Marc’s “treatment”, even she begins to believe that she may one day enjoy the physical side of love again—an act that now makes her heart pound with soul-shaking terror, and a goal that Marc is determined to attain.

FROM THE AUTHOR: This book is based on a true story. I spent many, long illuminating hours with the "heroine" in this book, frantically scribbling down notes as she told what turned out to be an incredible story; a beautiful story, a story that had to be told. "Tender Persuasion" is a tale of tragedy and terror, of understanding and patience, of courage and triumph. But most of all, it's a love story. Some of the scenes are sexually explicit in nature--including graphic rape scenes--and must be in order for the reader to understand the level of terror this woman experienced and level of determination her man possessed. It may seem unbelievable to some that one woman could endure and overcome so much, but she did and I am proud to call her my friend. She is an inspiration to us all, and her man is a true hero in every sense of the word. At my "heroine's" request, her name has been changed. So has the hero's. The town where the story takes place is a figment of my imagination, and their occupations have been fictionalized to protect their identities. Who they are is not important, but what they accomplished is...

The Great Chicago Fire drew the nation's attention on October 8, 1871 when 300 people died. There was another fire on that day, though, in a little town called Peshtigo, Wisconsin. The Peshtigo Fire was the largest wildfire in US history, yet it was also the "forgotten fire." A firestorm packing 100 mile-an-hour winds destroyed the town in one hour, killing 800 people in the city of Peshtigo alone, and burning 1.2 million acres of old growth forest. This is a fictional account of how actual events unfolded that day, seen through the eyes of a family who will experience the horrors of October 8th just as the actual citizens of Peshtigo did on that terrifying day over a hundred fifty years ago. Also available as a Kindle Vella serialized story.

It is the year 1856 when Diego Hernandez saves Samantha Montgomery's life. He is different. A Mexican immigrant, Diego is bound and determined to gain his citizenship and make his fortune in America. When tragedy strikes the family, Diego and Samantha make a pact that will take Thunder Ridge into the next decade, which was riddled with epic natural disasters, including mudslides, stampedes, wild fires, drought, and an atmospheric river storm in 1861 that will flood the valley and kill thousands of people and 200,000 head of cattle.

The average U.S. citizen is tired of all the corruption in our nation’s capital. They’re tired of the lies, the kickbacks, and the personal agendas that take precedence over the needs of middle-class America. They’re also tired of cookie-cutter Presidents who have made the term “politician” a four-letter word. Ethan Ward is tired of it, too. Consequently, he sets out to show the American people that there can be honesty in Washington. Ethan is an average guy; married, father of three, and owner of a small construction company located in Gordon, Wisconsin. Like many small businesses today, Ethan’s company struggles to stay afloat in a failing economy. When he decides to make a run for the White House, he does it the old-fashioned way. He travels the country in an old RV. He campaigns in AmeriMart parking lots. He meets the people, and the people support him – because he’s one of them. There’s no double-talk. No lofty promises that can’t possibly be fulfilled. Just a straight forward, no-holds-barred platform that brings out the worst in the other candidates, because this “nobody” just might take it all.

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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."

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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