Jeanette Minniti is a Colorado-based author specializing in historical fiction. Her debut novel, "The Only Way Home," earned critical acclaim, including the Colorado Authors League 1st Place Gold Award for Historical Fiction and multiple CIPA EVVY Awards. The novel also received an Honorable Mention from Readers' Favorite in the Historical Fiction-Events/Eras category.
With a background in journalism and an MA in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Minniti brings a meticulous research approach to her storytelling. She is an active member of several writing organizations, including the Historical Novel Society, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and Lighthouse Writers in Denver. Beyond her writing career, she contributes to gender equality initiatives as a member of the American Association of University Women, where she coordinates the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions discussion group. Minniti and her husband enjoy Colorado's outdoor lifestyle, often hiking and biking in their free time.