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Janet W. Ferguson

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Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist and the winner of the 2020 FHL Readers Choice Award. An avid reader and former librarian, she turned her love of story into writing contemporary faith-filled novels with realistic characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after.

Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space.

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Janet W. Ferguson I was pregnant with my first child when a car ran a red light and plowed into our vehicle. We spun from the impact and landed (thankfully) on the lawn…moreI was pregnant with my first child when a car ran a red light and plowed into our vehicle. We spun from the impact and landed (thankfully) on the lawn of a fire station. Our car was totaled. Maybe it was the wreck combined with pregnancy hormones, but after that, anxiety while in vehicles plagued me. For whatever reason, it eventually led to panic attacks when I drove on the interstate.
I’m an open person, so I shared my experience when it felt appropriate (or when asked to drive on the interstate, ha). Along the way, I met many other people plagued by either anxiety or depressive disorders. I wanted to write a novel that would encourage people with serious anxiety problems, but I was busy caring for my aging parents. In 2012, both of my parents passed away along with my mother-in-law within a sixty day period. It was a tough time for my family, and I realized that life is short. So I sat down to write.
Leaving Oxford is what came of it. God has still been able to use me as a children’s minister, a youth volunteer, and in so many other ways despite my weakness. Whatever struggles and weaknesses you’re facing, you aren’t alone. No matter where you are in life, you are still glorious and useful in God’s eyes.

I hope and pray that at least one person is encouraged by my story.
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Janet W. Ferguson I know I'm reading these three with one of my book clubs: Breaking Matthew by Jennifer Westall, A.D. 30 by Ted Dekker, A Time to Dance by Patricia Bea…moreI know I'm reading these three with one of my book clubs: Breaking Matthew by Jennifer Westall, A.D. 30 by Ted Dekker, A Time to Dance by Patricia Beals
I'll probably read some waiting on my Kindle or book shelf by Lisa Wingate, Charles Martin, Karen White, Ronie Kendig, Valerie Comer, Michelle Griep, Terri Blackstock... So many books, so little time!(less)
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Hi friend,The lovely cover model for Until April, Marianna, is a former student from the high school where I was a librarian. She has had a heart for ministries since a young age, and I asked her to share a little about the ministry she worked for. (Since we made the cover, Marianna and her husband had an adorable baby, and she stays home with him.) Tell us about the ministry, Marianna. Recla Read more of this blog post »
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“But courage is only fear that has said its prayers. And we are going to pray.”
― Janet W. Ferguson, The Art of Rivers

“this world you will have trouble. But take heart. I have overcome the world.”
― Janet W. Ferguson, Magnolia Storms

“Father, we’re brokenhearted about the loss of this little child, Emilio. We know he was ushered into Your loving arms, but we still grieve. We can’t understand why on this side of Heaven, so we ask for Your peace to fall on us. “We need You, Lord. Please strengthen us for the hours to come, Lord. In Jesus’ precious name we ask these things.”
― Janet W. Ferguson, Southern Hearts Series: Books 1 - 4

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message 1: by Linda

Linda Janet, I've been trying to get in touch with you. I lost your personal email address when my daughter unexpectedly replaced my computer tower, and MY email address recently changed to "lajediut1@gmail.com".

I consider you a friend, even though we'll probably never meet face-to-face, and it would be a shame for that to end.

Blessings and hugs — Linda J. Hall, Magna, Utah


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