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.
Change and Cherish Historical Books
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A Clearing in the Wild
2006
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A Tendering in the Storm
2007
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A Mending at the Edge
2008
Dreamcatcher Books
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A Sweetness to the Soul
1995
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Love to Water My Soul
1996
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A Gathering of Finches
1997
Kinship and Courage Books
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All Together in One Place
2000
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No Eye Can See
2001
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What Once We Loved
2001
Portraits of the Heart Books
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A Flickering Light
2009
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An Absence So Great
2010
Tender Ties Historical Books
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A Name of Her Own
2002
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Every Fixed Star
2003
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Hold Tight the Thread
2004
The Women of Cannon Beach Books
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Across the Crying Sands :
2025
Non-Fiction Books
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Homestead
1991
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A Burden Shared
1998
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A Simple Gift of Comfort
2002
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Aurora
2008
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Promises of Hope for Difficult Times
2013
Standalone Novels
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Mystic Sweet Communion
1998
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A Land of Sheltered Promise
2005
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The Daughter's Walk
2011
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Barcelona Calling
2011
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Where Lilacs Still Bloom
2012
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One Glorious Ambition
2013
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A Light in the Wilderness
2014
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The Memory Weaver
2015
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This Road We Traveled
2016
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All She Left Behind
2017
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Everything She Didn't Say
2018
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One More River to Cross
2019
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Something Worth Doing
2020
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The Healing of Natalie Curtis
2021
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Beneath the Bending Skies
2022
Jane Kirkpatrick Anthologies
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A Log Cabin Christmas Collection
2011
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The Midwife's Legacy
2012
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Sincerely Yours
2014
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The American Dream Romance Collection
2015
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Oregon Reads Aloud of 25 Children's Stories by Oregon Authors and Illustrators