We
are so excited to have as our guest today, Jean Hackensmith, author of A DREAM IN THE WILDERNESS. She is here to tell
us five things you should know about
her book!
5 Things You Should Know About A Dream in the Wilderness
By Jean Hackensmith
1. It is the first in a series of historical romance novels set in Superior, Wisconsin beginning in the year 1837. Right now, there are three books in the series, with a fourth to be released in January.
2. "A Dream In The Wilderness," as with all the books in the Wilderness Saga, are family oriented. There are no graphic love scenes and only mild profanity.
3. "A Dream In The Wilderness" stresses family bonds and the importance of good, solid friendships in the lives of the characters.
4. The family in "A Dream In The Wilderness" are farmers. As an author, I knew NOTHING about farming when I started this series of books. Well, the list of websites that I've used in researching farming continues to grow, so I know a lot now!
5. There is TONS of history in "A Dream In The Wilderness," and that aspect of the book only continues to grow as the series progresses. I've had many readers comment about the amount of information they gleaned just from reading the book.
That's it. If I could add a #6, I would just say that it is a darned good book, but then I'm a little prejudiced.
Book Blurb
Caleb is not looking for love; his heart will always belong to his beloved Annie. What he does need is a woman to watch after the children while he toils in the fields making a living for his family. Sarah turns out to be that woman. She raises his children with a gentle and loving hand and also helps Caleb to overcome an unbearable loss. As Wisconsin vies for statehood, the young couple will face challenge after challenge as they struggle to tame a wilderness that really doesn’t want to be tamed at all.
A Dream in the Wilderness is available at https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Wilderness-Saga-Book-ebook/dp/B0DJS19HMH.
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 backyard.
Let’s Connect!
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