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Jennifer Beckstrand

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born

The United States

gender

female

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http://www.jenniferbeckstrand.com/

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Christian, Romance

influences

Jane Austen, Orson Scott Card

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April 2012

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I grew up with a steady diet of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. After all that literary immersion, I naturally decided to get a degree in mathematics, which came in handy when one of my six children needed help with homework. After my fourth daughter was born, I started writing. By juggling diaper changes, soccer games, music lessons, laundry, and two more children, I finished my first manuscript—a Western—in just under fourteen years. (Because all my children have finally entered the public school system, I can now write a book in significantly less time.) I sent my manuscript to an agent, who asked me to try my hand at writing Amish fiction. After much research and travel, I fell in love with the people and the genre. My goal is to w...more I grew up with a steady diet of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. After all that literary immersion, I naturally decided to get a degree in mathematics, which came in handy when one of my six children needed help with homework. After my fourth daughter was born, I started writing. By juggling diaper changes, soccer games, music lessons, laundry, and two more children, I finished my first manuscript—a Western—in just under fourteen years. (Because all my children have finally entered the public school system, I can now write a book in significantly less time.) I sent my manuscript to an agent, who asked me to try my hand at writing Amish fiction. After much research and travel, I fell in love with the people and the genre. My goal is to write uplifting, inspiring stories with happy endings and hopeful messages. If my books make readers want to give themselves a big hug or jump up and down for joy, I’ve done my job. I am a member of Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers and am represented by Mary Sue Seymour of The Seymour Agency.

There are three Amish romances in the Forever After in Apple Lake Series (Summerside/Guideposts). Kate’s Song, Rebecca’s Rose, and Miriam’s Quilt are all now available. Kate’s Song was the #1 Romantic Religious Fiction download in the Free Kindle Store in August of 2012, and Rebecca’s Rose is in the top 50 Religious Fiction books on Amazon.com. Miriam’s Quilt currently sits in the top 50 Romantic Religious Fiction Books on Amazon.

I recently signed with Kensington Books to write three more Amish romances. The first will be out in early 2014. These books are set in Wisconsin in a charming place called Huckleberry Hill.

The series, The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, is about an elderly Amish couple who try to find suitable mates for their grandchildren. What could be more fun than throwing two young people together to see if sparks ignite? No one would ever suspect two octogenarian Amish folks of mischief.

I have four daughters, two sons, three sons-in-law, and one adorable grandson. I live in the foothills of the Wasatch Front with my husband and two sons still left at home.(less)

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To all those who feel guilty on Mother’s Day

Some marvelous women I know stay away from church on Mother’s Day because they feel guilty about all the praise heaped on mothers. They feel like they don’t measure up to all those perfect mothers out there.

I can relate. I often feel bad that I’m not the perfect mother.

I’m the mom with the shrill, piercing voice at tennis matches whose son finally asked her to quit cheering. I embarrass my chil...

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Average rating: 4.07 · 474 ratings · 92 reviews · 6 distinct works · Similar authors

	Kate's Song (Forever After in Apple Lake #1) 4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 392 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rebecca's Rose (Forever After in Apple Lake #2) 4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Miriam's Quilt (Forever After in Apple Lake #3) 4.41 of 5 stars 4.41 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rachel's Angel 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Huckleberry Hill (The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, #1) 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2014 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Huckleberry Summer (The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill #2) 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Jennifer Beckstrand made a comment in the group Fans of Amish Fiction — What are you reading? topic "J. wrote: "Natalie wrote: "J: I couldn't tell any flat out mentions of Mormon doctrine in her books. Don't be so scared or prejudiced." Not prejudice,...more "
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Jennifer Beckstrand made a comment on Sunshine Award: "Thanks, Paula. I have some great friends who write Amish and other genres, of course. "
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Jennifer Beckstrand marked as to-read: Alienated (Alienated, #1) by Melissa Landers (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jennifer Beckstrand made a comment in the group Fans of Amish Fiction — Rebecca's Rose topic "Oh, thank you, Tami. I hope my faith comes through in my books. And my love of romance. :) "
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Jennifer Beckstrand made a comment on The most fun in the world.: "Thanks, Paula. My best qualification for being a grandma is that I love that kid so darn much! "
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Jennifer Beckstrand made a comment in the group Fans of Amish Fiction — Giveaways topic "Tomorrow, Friday, March 8 is the last day to enter my contest for a wall-hanging size replica of Miriam's quilt. To celebrate the release of "Miriam's...more "
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