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Anne Mateer

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Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

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PLEASE NOTE: I HAVE RETURNED TO MY GIVEN NAME FOR ALL WRITING AND SOCIAL MEDIA. TO SEE WHAT I'M READING THESE DAYS, PLEASE FRIEND/FOLLOW D'ANN MATEER. THANK YOU!

While I have been writing for what feels like my whole life, I began seriously studying the craft in 2000. Since then I have completed five novels, had several pieces published in local periodicals, attended six writing conferences and managed to final in ACFW's Genesis contest in 2006, 2008, and 2009. My first historical novel, Wings of a Dream, released in September 2011. My second, At Every Turn, is available now. But writing is only a piece of my life.

I am mostly just a woman trying to live her life in a manner pleasing to the Lord. That involves being a wife to Jeff and a mothe ...more

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I love how your family history inspires our stories. How did you first get interested in your family history?
Anne Mateer I got interested in family history from my grandparents. My grandmother on my father's side was a natural storyteller and told lots of funny and fasci…moreI got interested in family history from my grandparents. My grandmother on my father's side was a natural storyteller and told lots of funny and fascinating stories about her large family. My grandparents on my mother's side delved into genealogical research after they retired and so I learned some of the history they discovered in their research and travels. I have always loved history in general, but I find the history of real people living out ordinary lives quite fascinating, too! (less)
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Do you have any audiobooks coming out? :) I adore your books and was hoping to find your audiobooks too!
Anne Mateer Hi, Stephanie! Sorry it took me so long to answer. I've been out of town visiting friends. :)

I have some big things coming this fall and into next ye…moreHi, Stephanie! Sorry it took me so long to answer. I've been out of town visiting friends. :)

I have some big things coming this fall and into next year, and hopefully one of them will be audiobooks! My guess is 2022 for those, but if you want to pop over to my website and sign up for my newsletter I'll definitely announce when those are available! Thanks for asking. And so happy you enjoy the books!(less)
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Average rating: 4.03 · 3,011 ratings · 622 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors
Wings of a Dream
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“But perhaps understanding didn’t matter as much as I imagined. Perhaps that was the true definition of faith.”
― Anne Mateer, Wings of a Dream
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“I’ve often had to stand on the firm ground of my convictions when others thought I ought to be doing differently.”
― Anne Mateer, Playing by Heart
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“Keep on. God gives us dreams of what our lives will be, but He doesn’t guarantee them. Just asks us to trust Him with the changes.”
― Anne Mateer, Wings of a Dream
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Tie-breaking poll - the one with the most votes will be our other February Book of the Month!

Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann
 
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Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer
 
  17 votes 42.5%

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Anne’s Friend Comments

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message 6: by Anne
Oct 24, 2014 03:12PM

Anne Mateer You are very welcome, Sally! Thanks for asking!


message 5: by Sally
Oct 24, 2014 12:16PM

Sally Chambers Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Anne!
Blessings,
Sally


message 4: by Anne
Dec 01, 2013 03:03PM

Anne Mateer Happy to! Thanks for asking!


message 3: by Tom
Dec 01, 2013 01:59PM

Tom Blubaugh Hi Anne,

Thank you for joining my circle of friends.

Blessings,

Tom


message 2: by Anne
Jul 19, 2012 07:20AM

Anne Mateer Hey everyone! We're giving away an advanced reading copy of At Every Turn. Come over to Creative Madness Mama's site and leave a comment to be entered to win! http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2...


message 1: by Anne
Mar 17, 2012 08:54AM

Anne Mateer In case anyone has been wanting to read Wings of a Dream, it is $2.99 on Kindle for a limited time! Enjoy!


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