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Jeanette Hanscome

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Jeanette Hanscome is a multi published author of fiction and nonfiction, including her devotional memoir, Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace, and Promise, and novels for Annie's Fiction and Guideposts. Jeanette has also contributed to devotionals and story collections.

Newest Release:
My Dreams Are Getting Better, Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries Book 24 (Guideposts)

Published Books:
Rumors Are Flying, Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries Book 16
Accentuate the Positive, Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries Book 8
The Last Word, Rose Cottage Book Club Book 12 (Annie's Fiction)
And the Plot Thickens, Rose Cottage Blub Book 7
Gifts: A Christmas Novella (Self-published through Story Architect)
Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace, and Promise (Worthy ...more

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jeanette Hanscome My best advice for aspiring writers is, if you want to write, do it! You will never regret trying. However, you most likely WILL regret not trying. Wh…moreMy best advice for aspiring writers is, if you want to write, do it! You will never regret trying. However, you most likely WILL regret not trying. What story is in head right now? Start writing it. Go to a writer's conference. Take a workshop. Just write.

If you've already started writing and are getting discouraged, don't give up. A few months before I got the contract for my latest book (Suddenly Single Mom), I seriously considered taking a break from writing. I was so tired of creating proposals and writing sample chapters only to have them turned down. When my agent called to tall me she'd found a home for my book, I was so thankful that I hadn't given into that impulse to quit.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Jeanette Hanscome My most recent book, Suddenly Single Mom, came out of my experience as a newly-single parent. My husband left in 2011, and because I'm visually impair…moreMy most recent book, Suddenly Single Mom, came out of my experience as a newly-single parent. My husband left in 2011, and because I'm visually impaired and can't drive my sons and I were literally stranded. Thankfully, we had a kind and supportive church, many good friends, and a loving family. Through them, we not only survived but saw God provide in remarkable ways. At the same time, He equipped me with strength, drew my closer to Himself, and helped me grow in surprising ways.

When I started feeling inspired to share these experiences in a book, every person I mentioned it to said, "I wish I'd had a book like that when my husband left," or "I know someone who needs that book right now." I wrote it for women who needed to know they weren't alone and would survive.

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Average rating: 4.05 · 282 ratings · 49 reviews · 14 distinct works • Similar authors

	Good-Bye to All That 3.65 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2005 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dragonfly on My Shoulder by Jeanette Hanscome (Goodreads Author), Lissa Halls Johnson 3.61 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2003 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Accentuate the Positive 4.27 avg rating — 22 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rumors Are Flying (Whistle Stop Cafe #16) 4.19 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gifts: A Christmas Novella 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	And The Plot Thickens 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace, and Promise 3.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Dreams Are Getting Better (Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries 24) 4.20 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2025	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Want More? Joy 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2006	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	And the Plot Thickens (Rose Cottage Book Club 7) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Thank you so much for checking out what used to be my blog. In 2022, I decided to replace blogging with my Refreshment Time Newsletter. Each mailing includes an article or story similar to my blog posts, a creative idea, tip, recipe, or download, and a short update on what I’m up to. If you […] Read more of this blog post »

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Tamar: Rediscovering the God Who Redeems Me

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Unseduced and Unshaken: The Place of Dignity in a Woman's Choices

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Pride and Prejudice

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