Jane Kirkpatrick

Jane Kirkpatrick is a successful American author, best known for her inspirational fictional and non-fictional books. She has written numerous essays, articles, and novels that touch on themes of faith, commitment, hope, and love. Kirkpatrick's work often draws from her personal experiences and her deep appreciation for the human spirit's resilience.

Beyond her writing, Kirkpatrick is also a sought-after speaker and teacher. She has a unique ability to connect with her audience, offering insights and encouragement that resonate with many. Kirkpatrick's website, jkbooks.com, provides more information about her work and life, including her blog and a monthly newsletter called Story Sparks.

One of Kirkpatrick's notable works is her novel, "The Daughter's Walk," which tells the story of one woman's restoration from personal grief to the meaning of community. Her writing is not limited to this novel, as she has written many other books, including "One More River to Cross." She has also contributed to several anthologies, including "Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West," published by Houghton Mifflin.

Kirkpatrick's writing has gained significant recognition, including making the New York Times bestsellers list in September 2011 with her novella, "The Courting Quilt," which is part of a collection called Log Cabin Christmas. Her first contemporary novel, "Barcelona Calling," tells the story of a writer who loses her way as she seeks fulfillment, thinking she'll find it with fame. The book is described as a laugh-out-loud story, highlighting Kirkpatrick's versatility and creativity as a writer.
Dreamcatcher Books
# Title Year
1 A Sweetness to the Soul 1995
2 Love to Water My Soul 1996
3 A Gathering of Finches 1997
Kinship and Courage Books
# Title Year
1 All Together in One Place 2000
2 No Eye Can See 2001
3 What Once We Loved 2001
Tender Ties Historical Books
# Title Year
1 A Name of Her Own 2002
2 Every Fixed Star 2003
3 Hold Tight the Thread 2004
Change and Cherish Historical Books
# Title Year
1 A Clearing in the Wild 2006
2 A Tendering in the Storm 2007
3 A Mending at the Edge 2008
Portraits of the Heart Books
# Title Year
1 A Flickering Light 2009
2 An Absence So Great 2010
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Mystic Sweet Communion 1998
2 A Land of Sheltered Promise 2005
3 The Daughter's Walk 2011
4 Barcelona Calling 2011
5 Where Lilacs Still Bloom 2012
6 One Glorious Ambition 2013
7 A Light in the Wilderness 2014
8 The Memory Weaver 2015
9 This Road We Traveled 2016
10 All She Left Behind 2017
11 Everything She Didn't Say 2018
12 One More River to Cross 2019
13 Something Worth Doing 2020
14 The Healing of Natalie Curtis 2021
15 Beneath the Bending Skies 2022
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Homestead 1991
2 A Burden Shared 1998
3 A Simple Gift of Comfort 2002
4 Aurora 2008
5 Promises of Hope for Difficult Times 2013
Jane Kirkpatrick Anthologies
# Title Year
1 A Log Cabin Christmas Collection 2011
2 Sincerely Yours 2014
3 The American Dream Romance Collection 2015
4 Oregon Reads Aloud of 25 Children's Stories by Oregon Authors and Illustrators 2016