I had a wonderful time at the "Coming Out" party that Val and Gene hosted for the May release of Courting the Doctor's Daughter. I thought you might like seeing some of the fun that evening. Val, Lynn and I anticipate all that wonderful food!
Here I am with the print of the cover done by artist James Griffin that's now hanging in my office.
With my critique partner and friend, Shirley Jump. Shirley has 28 books in print. She's taught me so much about craft.
A toast to Courting the Doctor's Daughter.
I wasn't the only one who had fun.
When did a cover ever look so good? :-)
Thanks to all my friends who celebrated the release of my second book and have been a wonderful support over the years.
The second book in the Courting series released May 12, 2009.
Romantic Times 4 Stars: "Dean writes from her heart, and her characters are deep and touching. This is a tender love story with unconditional love for the reader."
Courting Miss Adelaide
Janet's debut novel released September 9, 2008.
Romantic Times 4 1/2 Stars: "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 in Debut Author
The Maggies finalist in Inspirational
Booksellers Best Award Best First Book and Inspirational Double Finalist
Janet grew up in a family who cherished the past and had a strong creative streak. Her father recounted wonderful stories, like his father before him. The tales they told instilled in Janet a love of history and the desire to write.
During their early years together, Janet and her husband found their church, joined Bible studies and developed a love of scripture and a closer walk with God.
Teaching and rearing two daughters put her dream of writing on hold, but one day she recalled her girlhood aspiration. By then she knew she wanted her stories to honor God and eagerly turned to Inspirational historical romance.
Janet’s journey toward publication took nine exciting, sometimes painful years of learning her craft and dealing with rejection.
Her debut novel, Courting Miss Adelaide, a Steeple Hill Love Inspired historical, released in September, 2008. Her second book in the Courting series, Courting the Doctor's Daughter released May, 2009. Her third book The Substitute Bride will release in February 2010.
8 comments:
So so cool, Janet! And you look fabulous!y
What a delightful celebration, Janet. Wish we lived close. I would have been there! :)
Congrats on your second book!
Hi Myra! Thanks! We all love a party!
Janet
Debby, if you lived close, you'd have been invited. All the Seekers would've been! Wish it were so.
Janet
So fun! I'm glad you had such a great time. What nice friends you have!
Hi Missy! I'm blessed to have great friends who are very supportive of my writing.
Janet
What a wonderful way to welcome your second book. Let's hear it for supportive friends and family. They're the best!
The cake is beautiful. I love how the flowers pick up the colors from your cover.
My friends bless my life in so many ways! I'm very grateful for each one.
The cake was delicious too. Chocolate and white flavors. Guess which I prefer? :-)
Janet
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