Tuesday, July 7, 2026

 It's a beach day here in West Michigan, and here's your perfect beach read. Short, sweet, finish it in a few hours. What do you like to read on the beach? Favorite title? Favorite Author?



The Lakeshore Lottery: Michael's Ticket Free on Kindle Unlimited

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Birthday, America!

 Oh, say! can you see by the dawn's early light

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming;

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there:
Oh, say! does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?






Sunday, June 7, 2026

Another New Release

 



What a beautiful day! I'm thrilled to surprise you with my newest book which has been released shockingly quick. I think you're going to love this little series as it's a quick read. Great for the beach. Here's a bit of the Amazon summary.

(The audible version will be coming soon.)
What would you do if you won the lottery? Would you spend it, share it, save it, or give it away? Every one of us thinks we would know how we would react to suddenly coming into big money, but do we? Is money truly the root of all evil, as the Bible says, or are there ways to overcome the evil and have it, too?
In this intriguing new series, called The Lakeshore Lottery, Jane O’Brien takes another turn in her writing genre. Michael’s Ticket is just one tale of many standalone novellas which will grouped together in a common theme – Lottery Winners. People from all walks of life rejoice when they find themselves wealthy. For some the money will be a Godsend, but for others, it might come close to destroying them.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

New Audio Release

 


Due to a glitch with Amazon, there was a bit of a delay on releasing the audio edition of my newest book, The Grist Mill.  I'm happy to tell you that you can now listen while you work!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5SJBBH2

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

New Project





 I'm working on a new series. It's been a while since I've had to deal with an idea other than time travel. This is going to be fun! Can't wait to tell you about it.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

It Has Arrived!

 

The Grist Mill is finally ready for your purchase or download.  And as usual, Free on Kindle Unlimited.  Don't miss this stunning conclusion to The Branches of Time series.  Keep a few Kleenexes at your side.  Available now in paperback and Kindle.  Audio coming soon. 

"A mill cannot grind with water that has passed."

Don't forget to leave your review on Amazon and Goodreads. They help others to find my books.  I'd appreciate it.  Thank you.



THE GRIST MILL

Friday, February 20, 2026

I'm Getting Close


 

According to my WordElf Calculator for authors, I'm 86% through with my newest book, The Grist Mill. I've given myself nine more days to finish, but this could change at any moment as I add more than I intended or end it before I originally thought. So don't hold me to it. But I just thought you might like to know that I'm getting close. I'll close the gap even more this morning. Hang in there. It's coming.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Book 9 Cover Reveal


 

COVERL REVEAL!
Did you see the Full Snow Moon last night? Did it remind you of the cover of my book, The Black Moon? My last two book covers were dark, because there was trouble brewing in each story line, but book number nine is different. It is the end of the series and therefore I wanted to make a big splash with The Grist Mill. So I told my designer to go bold with the colors, and this is what we settled on.
What do you think? Release date (if all goes well) is middle to late March.