Jill Kemerer

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Jill Kemerer is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of heartwarming, emotional, small-town romance novels often featuring cowboys. She is a multi-published author of Christian romance novels with Harlequin Love Inspired. Nearly a million of her books have sold worldwide.

A former electrical engineer, Jill now writes full-time. Her essentials include coffee, caramels, a stack of books, and long walks outdoors. She rarely passes up a bookstore and spends too much time at the library. She resides in Ohio with her husband. They have two adult children. For more information, visit her website, jillkemerer.com.

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Jill Kemerer My next release, Unexpected Family, coming out in September through Love Inspired, was inspired by a couldn't-get-to-sleep moment that jolted me out o…moreMy next release, Unexpected Family, coming out in September through Love Inspired, was inspired by a couldn't-get-to-sleep moment that jolted me out of bed. I thought, what if a man got a call from the police that his wife and daughter had been in an accident, only the man didn't have a wife or daughter!

Or maybe he just didn't know he had a wife and daughter...

And I had to write the story. By the way, my original idea spark did not make it in the book, but I don't mind since it gave me such a great plot.(less)
Jill Kemerer The best way to deal with writer's block is to avoid it at all costs! When I'm writing a draft, I do not take more than three days off. The ideas stay…moreThe best way to deal with writer's block is to avoid it at all costs! When I'm writing a draft, I do not take more than three days off. The ideas stay fresh when I'm writing regularly. Also, I keep a notebook nearby. After each writing session, I sketch out the next scene or two. Just the basics. It helps keep me in the flow.(less)
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“He wasn't important to anyone. The story of his life.”
Jill Kemerer, The Cowboy's Secret

“He wanted to shout to the entire town that this woman was a priceless jewel.”
Jill Kemerer, Hers for the Summer

“God loves you so much. There's nothing you can do that would make Him leave you.~ page 126”
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“He wanted to shout to the entire town that this woman was a priceless jewel.”
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“I'm just saying talking about the good times hurts less than trying to forget them.”
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“God loves you so much. There's nothing you can do that would make Him leave you.~ page 126”
Jill Kemerer, Reunited with the Bull Rider

“Even if your all alone, God's still there. He loves you. and you don't have to be perfect. You can make mistakes. God still loves you. He'll never leave you. Even if you do the naughtiest thing ever, He still loves you and won't leave you (Amy to four-year-old Ruby)~ page 127”
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“Her dreams had been crushed on a regular basis for as long as she could remember.”
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Jill Kemerer I just finally joined! So glad to see you here. How did I miss this site for so long?


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