My agent called a few days ago to say she'd sold my second book! My editor wants revisions so I have more work to do, but I'm thrilled Distant Hearts will be in print. Like all writers, I put my heart, soul, and endless hours into a book. Nothing is more gratifying than having an editor see that and take a chance on me.
The title of my first book, Courting Miss Adelaide, was my editor's idea and I love it's historical feel. I'm pondering title possibilities for this book. Maybe readers will give me some help when I put up the first chapter on my Web site. But whatever it will be called, I'm truly grateful Mary and Luke's story will find its way to bookstore shelves.
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Blessings,
Janet
Whether our cup is overflowing, only half full or as bitter as the last dregs from the pot, faith will see us through every circumstance.
The Bounty Hunter's Redemption
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Home for Christmas novella anthology
"A Daddy for Christmas" by Janet Dean
THE BRIDE WORE SPURS
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Married by necessity
LAST MINUTE BRIDE, BRIDES OF THE WEST
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Love is always worth
a second chance
4 Stars, Romantic Times BOOK reviews:
"Dean's "Last Minute Bride" has Elise with a rough row to hoe as an unwed mother. When Dr. David Wellman abandons her, she loses her faith in him, but David has a good excuse for his absence.
Here are three delightful stories that show true, God-blessed love is worth waiting for."
a second chance
4 Stars, Romantic Times BOOK reviews:
"Dean's "Last Minute Bride" has Elise with a rough row to hoe as an unwed mother. When Dr. David Wellman abandons her, she loses her faith in him, but David has a good excuse for his absence.
Here are three delightful stories that show true, God-blessed love is worth waiting for."
AN INCONVENIENT MATCH
January 3, 2012
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Families in conflict.
Hearts in harmony?
Romantic Times four star **** review
"The heroine starts out with a hardened heart and a narrow view of life. Her growth and maturation make this a touching story."
Hearts in harmony?
Romantic Times four star **** review
"The heroine starts out with a hardened heart and a narrow view of life. Her growth and maturation make this a touching story."
WANTED: A FAMILY
March 2011
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She'll stitch together a home filled with love.
Romantic Times: 4 stars ****
This romance has romance, secrets and characters who have the drive to make their dreams come true.
Romantic Times: 4 stars ****
This romance has romance, secrets and characters who have the drive to make their dreams come true.
THE SUBSTITUTE BRIDE
February 2010
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Sometimes happiness takes a leap of faith
Romantic Times: 4 Stars ****
Dean's heartwarming love story contains characters who learn to make the best of a bad situation for the sake of others.
The Substitute Bride is a finalist in the short historical category of Faith, Hope & Love's Inspirational Reader's Choice Award contest.
Dean's heartwarming love story contains characters who learn to make the best of a bad situation for the sake of others.
The Substitute Bride is a finalist in the short historical category of Faith, Hope & Love's Inspirational Reader's Choice Award contest.
COURTING THE DOCTOR'S DAUGHTER
May 2009
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She was a challenge he never expected...
Romantic Times: Four Stars ****
Dean writes from the heart, and her characters are deep and touching. This is a tender love story with unconditional love for the reader.
Courting the Doctor's Daughter is a finalist in the Desert Rose Golden Quill contest!
Dean writes from the heart, and her characters are deep and touching. This is a tender love story with unconditional love for the reader.
Courting the Doctor's Daughter is a finalist in the Desert Rose Golden Quill contest!
COURTING MISS ADELAIDE
September 2008
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Some things are worth waiting for
Courting Miss Adelaide's Awards:
Romantic Times: 4 1/2 Stars **** 1/2
"Janet Dean's Courting Miss Adelaide (4 1/2) is a wonderfully sweet love story that includes facts about the orphan trains."
Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award Nominee
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Inspirational Finalist
National Readers Choice Award Best First Book Finalist
The Golden Quill Best First Book Finalist
Booksellers Best Award double finalist in Best First book and Inspirational
Book of the Year Finalist/Debut Author
The Maggies Finalist/Inspirational
Booksellers Best Award Best First Book/Inspirational Double Finalist
Romantic Times: 4 1/2 Stars **** 1/2
"Janet Dean's Courting Miss Adelaide (4 1/2) is a wonderfully sweet love story that includes facts about the orphan trains."
Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award Nominee
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Inspirational Finalist
National Readers Choice Award Best First Book Finalist
The Golden Quill Best First Book Finalist
Booksellers Best Award double finalist in Best First book and Inspirational
Book of the Year Finalist/Debut Author
The Maggies Finalist/Inspirational
Booksellers Best Award Best First Book/Inspirational Double Finalist
17 comments:
What great news! I'm anxious to hear what the title ends up being. I like COURTING MISS ADELAIDE, but I liked STOLEN HEARTS, too.
Congratulations, Janet, and hugs, too.
God bless.
Liz
Thanks, Liz! I'm not that good at titles. It's fun to be part of the process of selecting a title. Last time I was asked for a list.
Was The Debutantes Second Chance your original title?
Ooh yay! I LOVE revisions. Great news, Janet!
Thanks, Colleen! I'm playing with ideas as to how to do the revisions. I'm sure the changes will make a stronger book.
Congrats! Is this one Americana, too?
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for stopping by. This book is set in the same town, has many of the same characters from Courting Miss Adelaide. The hero is new in town and stirs things up right off. :-)
I love historicals and have enjoyed spending time at petticoatsandpistols.com, a fabulous site, Cheryl!
YEAH, Janet!!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!! I can't wait to see the first book and know the second one will be just as wonderful, no matter what the title!!
Shirley
Thanks for being the best critique partner on the planet, Shirley!!
Congratulations, Janet!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to read Courting Miss Adelaide and any other wonderful books you write.
I'm a big fan already!
~Elizabeth
aka Suzanne Simmons
Congratulations, Janet!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!!!
I can't wait to read Courting Miss Adelaide and any other wonderful books you write.
I'm a big fan already!
~Elizabeth
aka Suzanne Simmons
Thanks, Elizabeth!! That's high praise indeed.
It doesn't take much critiquing when you've already got great writing and storytelling talent, Janet :-)
Shirley
You're just being humble, Shirley. You've taught me so much. Sending my heartfelt thanks your way.
Congrats Janet!!!
Thanks a bunch, Danica! And thanks for stopping in. :-)
YIPEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Hugs,
Cheryl
Squealing right back at you, Cheryl! Congrats on your third sale at Steeple Hill! So proud of you!
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