Happy Mother’s Day to all Creatives!
Author Jane O’Brien is one of my favorite writers and she is also a wonderful social media friend. She writes popular novels set in western Michigan. Her books take a sympathetic look at the loves and struggles, both inward and outward, of seemingly ordinary people. When you read a Jane O’Brien romance book you relax and enter a calm world of beauty, caring, and love. But please don’t think that means her book are boring- far from it! There are tragedies, sadness, difficult romances, even ghosts that will pique your interest.
Here is part of a review I wrote after reading one of Jane’s book- but it applies to all of her lovely stories:
Reading a book by Author Jane O’Brien is like spending time with a good friend that you can count on. You know you are in for a calm, warm, understanding time together. Jane O’Brien writes with a lyrical and pleasant voice. Author O’Brien’s positive stories and her books remain in my heart even after I have finished them. Highly recommend.
Many of the conflicts in her books involve the challenging relationships of mother and daughters. In the dedication to The Dunes & Don’t Antiques Emporium (White Pine Trilogy Book 2) Jane wrote:
I would like to thank my two beautiful daughters, Michelle and Angie, both authors in their own right. Diane, my first born, works as my proofreader and has always been extremely encouraging in my desire to become a writer of fiction. Angie, daughter number two, serves as my editor, and not only put in endless hours at the computer, but also made very astute comments about my storyline and character development. Without them both, I would never have been able to bring The White Pine Trilogy to print. I love you both, my sweet girls.
When I realized that Jane had daughters who also wrote books, I knew I had to share this mother and her daughters with you for Mother’s Day. And then I learned this from Jane…
I was a Mother’s Day baby, and my mother’s first child and only girl. She always told how the nurses in the hospital gave her violets. She was so impressed by that. So Mother’s Day changes dates but it’s always the Sunday on or near on my birthday. It’s always been special time for me.
Let’s Meet Author Jane O’Brien
Here is Jane’s official bio: 
I wrote my first book when I was 10 years old. It was handwritten with a pencil and consisted of 10 chapters about a girl becoming a homecoming queen who was then asked to ride a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade. I passed it around to all of my friends and told them I wanted to be a writer.
Today, as a grandmother, I am finally fulfilling my lifelong dream, after having my sixth (now eighth!) book published. I live in Western Michigan and write romances set in that area. I am also interested in genealogy so most of my stories are about family and the intricate connections on the family tree of people in a small town.
Jane O’Brien’s Books
Jane has written two trilogies, The White Pine Trilogy and The Lighthouse Trilogy. She recently launched a new series, The Unforgettables. Set in the 1920’s, Book One tells the story of Ruby and Sal and in Book 2 we meet Maisy and Max. Click here for more information about Jane and her books Maisy and Max is just being released! Click here to buy.
Jane Introduces her Creative Daughters
Jane is blessed with two beautiful, talented and loving daughters. Tell us about them, Jane
My older daughter Michelle goes by three pen names: Diane Kidman, Michelle Sandoval, and S.G. Stantin. (Please click on links to learn more.)
- Diane Kidman is an herbalist. Se write non fiction books about all natural living.
- Michelle Sandoval writes quirky fiction.
- S.G. (for smoking gun) Stantin writes humorous murder mysteries. She has one book to date.
She also has two shops on Etsy. This one and this one. Here is her website.
Here is Diane’s bio: Diane Kidman studied herbalism with the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine and continues to study through real-life practice. Her focus is on teaching others to incorporate herbalism into their everyday lives, while living a more natural and chemical-free life. She is often found picking and ingesting all manner of weeds and leaves.
I looked at Diane’s Amazon Author page- she has written many intriguing books including, Smoothie Power, Nature to the Rescue!, and Herbs Gone Wild. Please take a closer look- I know I will!
My younger daughter Angie has written one book, about her journey through breast cancer. She is a six year survivor as of May 2017, and very active in Susan G. Komen fund raising. 
Author Angie Christine shares a very candid story of her diagnosis, surgeries and recovery, all while keeping focused on God and family. With just the right amount of faith, and real life struggles, a new life lies ahead.
Here is Angie’s bio. Angie Christine is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at the age of 36. She was named 2011 Team New Balance Member of the Year which is awarded to a survivor in her community. She has spoken for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and modeled at several fund-raising events including Plastic Surgery Associates and Cabela’s. Angie is also the author of BreastFriendForever.com and recently founded Tap, Rack, and Cure; which is a one day event at an outdoor shooting range and sportsman’s club to raise funds for research. She continues to share her story to help bring awareness to breast cancer while giving all glory to God.
She also has a business called Empowered Survivor, connected to Damsel in Distress. Here is her Facebook page. I am confident that these could be helpful resources for many people.
You can learn more about Angie Christine from this positive and hopeful interview.
Please take the time to learn more about each of these talented writers and I promise you- you will enjoy their books!
Jane says, We have always been very busy and creative people. We taught our daughters early on how to run businesses of their own.
Tweet ThisJane told me that she will be spending time on Mother’s Day with Angie. Michelle lives far away in New Mexico!
Happy Mothers Day with love to Jane, her daughters and all my other friends!
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