Jean Hackensmith, Author
My Newest Release
Over 20,000 Copies Sold
Jacob made Rebecca a promise 14 years ago--one that he's determined to keep.
I have been writing since the age of twenty. (That’s 47 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.
Ingrid Jones, Cover Illustrator
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.
What Am I
Working on Now?
I get this question all the time, so I'm going to make it a permanent part of the website.
I am happy to announce that I just finished Book Four in The Wilderness Saga, titled "A War In The Wilderness," which brings the series up to the time of the Civil War. Now comes a rigorous edit. The book was scheduled for an early January release, but I am now thinking it will be available on Amazon by Christmas. Here's hoping!
After the release of "A War In The Wilderness", I plan to take a break from The Wilderness Saga and work on Book Four in the Brian Koski Stalker Series. That series doesn't have as many followers as Wilderness, but those who are reading the series deserve another installment.
So, for the Wilderness fans out there, hang tight, There will be another one come spring,
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