Jean Hackensmith, Author
My Newest Release
My Newest Release
Book Two in "The Dirty Thirties" Saga Now Available in eBook and AudioBook. Paperback coming soon!
In the Oklahoma Panhandle, 1896, Lucas Adammson fights to keep his family afloat as a single man tending a vast farm. When Samantha—the fiery new neighbor—seeks refuge with the Adammson’s, old wounds and new dangers collide. A hidden truth about Lucas’s father pulls him to Pennsylvania in 1897, just as The Lattimer Massacre erupts.
Moved by injustice, Lucas begins writing anonymous articles linking farmers’ and miners’ struggles under corporate greed. The pieces spark a national uproar—and unseen powers move to silence him. With his family—and a nation—at stake, Lucas must choose between safety and courage.
Over 25,000 Copies Sold
Jacob made Rebecca a promise 14 years ago--one that he's determined to keep.
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If you liked "The Promise," you will LOVE
"Seeds of Hope"
Book One in "The Dirty Thirties Saga"
Over 5000 copies sold!
Where ambition forges
with resilience
Ingrid Jones, Cover Illustrator
I’m an Australian designer and artist now living in Cape Town with my family, where I get to combine my love of creativity with my passion for storytelling. Designing is my way of evoking emotion and working with Jean Hackensmith has been a truly special journey. Her excellent stories—whether set in the rich farming times of the 19th century or the thrill of modern crime—have not only inspired me but also taught me so much about those eras and lifestyles. Together we’ve found a wonderful synergy, and I feel very lucky to create covers that capture the heart of her stories.
What Am I Working On Now?
Glad you asked! Now that I'm done with Book Two in the "Dirty Thirties" saga, it's back to The Wilderness Saga. Though I'm only about 20 pages in, Book Ten (titled "A Quiet Reckoning") is going well and I expect to see it released sometime in December--just in time for Christmas! So, please consider introducing your family and friends to The Wilderness Saga (or The "Dirty Thirties Saga) as a Christmas gift! Below is the initial blurb for "A Quiet Reckoning". I'm sure it will evolve as the story unfolds, but this is where I'm at right now.
BLURB: "A Quiet Reckoning," Book Ten in The Wilderness Saga.
On the shores of Superior, Wisconsin, the Wachsmann family dairy farm has long been rooted in stubborn pride and quiet faith. The threat from the immense Bonanza farm is gone, its 5,000 acres now a patchwork of smaller plots divided by the courts. But as a wave of immigrant neighbors arrives to claim the newly available land, bringing with them unfamiliar customs and a myriad of strange crops, tensions escalate. An unlikely alliance is formed when the Wachsmann’s are forced to confront their own beliefs and become fragile stewards of their community, speaking truth, offering mercy, and trying to protect a delicate mosaic of people. With each passing season, the farm's future—and the fate of all who depend on the land—grow more entwined, more hopeful, and more at risk.
Happy Reading!
Jean
Jean Hackensmith
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!) Next to writing, my second passion is live theater. I founded a local community theater group back in 1992 and directed upwards of 40 shows, including three that I authored. I also appeared on stage a few times, portraying Anna in The King and I and Miss Hannigan in Annie. I am sad to say that the theater group dropped its final curtain in 2008, but those 16 years will always hold some of my fondest memories. 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.
BOOK EIGHT
In The Wilderness Saga
Now Available In eBook, Audiobook
and Paperback!