I'm Happy!! It's Release Day.

 

Is this better? Yes!! I'm happy!!

Both the Kindle and the paperback editions are available for The Lakeshore Lottery: Carly's Ticket. If you have Kindle Unlimited, you know the drill -- it's FREE!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCJKLC5Z

Here's a little bit about it:

Day to day life was tough for the seventeen-year-old girl named Carly. Growing up with an absentee father and an alcoholic mother, meant, as the oldest child, it was up to her to take care of her four younger siblings. Carly was strong and determined. She was not about to let her three brothers and sister go without food or shelter, even if it meant she had to put in extra hours after school at The Shooting Star Diner. Harry, the owner, knew something wasn’t right at home, but Carly had not confided in him, so he never asked. He simply kept watch and made sure he was there for her if she ever needed him.

Putting all her own needs aside, she selflessly continued to care for her little family. The house wreaked of stale cigarette smoke and spilled alcohol – often the electricity was turned off, and they were threatened with eviction at every turn, but Carly forged ahead with a smile on her face. Her tips were the main reason they were surviving, but every once in a while she would receive a lottery ticket in place of cash. Discouraged and disgusted that it was not real money she could use, she shoved them aside, until one day a boy from her school encouraged her to scratch off a ticket to see if she had won. What happened after that changed the course of her life, but would it be enough? Because sometimes money can’t buy everything.

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.

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

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.

Do You Like It?

Hello, Book Lovers!

I'm curious. Have you been leaving reviews and/or ratings on your favorite books? Namely -- mine? Haha!!

I need help. Go to Goodreads or Amazon and tell me and the public what you think about The Black Moon. I'd love to hear about it. Or how can I go on with the next episode? And that would mean leaving Rem and Skye and Colt and Lana in some serious situations.

Just a few words is all that's required. Say whatever you think. Just don't give anything away to someone who hasn't read it yet. Thanks so much.

The Black Moon

New Release! The Black Moon

 Yes!  It's available and ready for you in Kindle or Paperback.  Sorry, The audio isn't ready yet, but I'll let you know the minute it is. 

Here's a little about it:

The Black Moon by Jane O'Brien

Branches of Time returns with book eight and another time-traveling, gold mining adventure.  Remington, Skye, Colt, and Lana, along with their cook, Tater, continue their search for gold in 1848 along the Sable River in Michigan.  Moored at Lake Michigan is The Black Moon, a ship that had previously been used for piracy.  A Black Moon is the second new moon in a calendar month or the third of four in a season.  It is thought to be an omen of change and brings hidden truths to the surface.  The small group of gold miners have much to hide, each one with their own secrets and as a group.

When Rem’s trip to town brings on trouble that he might not be able to come back from, it turns his life upside down and inside out.  Skye’s trip to town destroys her life when she encounters the lovely Rosalee.  Colt and Lana have a lot to learn about each other yet, but their love is strong.  Can it over come rough seas under the stars on one of the treacherous Great Lakes?

As they each travel in time to three different decades – 1848, 1908, and 1945, all on the breath of the wind, will they be able to attain the life they have dreamed of?  And the biggest question of all is: where will they end up?

Find out in The Black Moon, Book 8 of Branches of Time and continue the journey through time and back again.

  

A Best Seller

 

We made it! The move is complete and needless to say I am exhausted and hurting all over. In fact, I can barely walk because everything aches. But the best part is that my desk and computer is in its new location and as soon as I can see straight again, I can begin to write the next book, but so far I'll be satisfied with the fact that A Double-Edged Sword has reached the Top 100 list in three categories for Kindle, which means it is legitimately an Amazon Best Seller. So thank you to you all for the purchases. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please don't forget to leave your review and rating. I love hearing from you.

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

 

Surprise, surprise!!

I've been keeping a secret. My newest book, A Double-Edged Sword, book 7 of Branches of Time, has been released and ready for you to enjoy. I can't wait to see what you think about Rem and Skye's latest adventure!

A Double-Edged Sword

Visions of Gold

 Visions of Gold

Click here for the newest book in Branches of Time.  I'm so happy to bring you the next installment.  After reading it one last time before publication, I was just as thrilled and as excited as when I wrote it.  Who would have thought that the two lovers, Skye and Rem, would ever be torn apart?  Will they get back together?  And who is hoping to find gold, but more importantly, where is it?  I'm so thrilled by the possibilities that I want to go prospecting myself when Spring returns!  

If you're a fan of Diana Gabaldon and you're looking for a new twist on time traveling, please read my series, starting with A Slip in Time, and then continue on with the spinoff series, Branches in Time.

Oh, and don't forget to leave a review.  I appreciate it more than you know.

It's Ready For You!!

 

I've been keeping a secret, but today is the day I can finally tell you! The Absconders, Book 5, in the Branches of Time series is ready for you, on both Kindle and Paperback. I can't wait for you to see what happens to Skye and Rem next. There are more twists and turns in West Michigan in the Branches of Time.

Here's the link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGXY1HDW

Feel free to share with your friends. And don't forget to leave that all important rating or review at the end of your journey. Let's push this one to the top!

September Morn

 

The song September Morn by Neil Diamond popped into my head this morning. How fleeting the month has been and just like the previous month it promises to slip away just as quickly.  Is it me, or has the world been spinning out of control lately?  It was only yesterday that it was Christmas, then summer, and now we're into fall again.  I have no doubt that Christmas will be over and done with in a blink of an eye. 

So the question is, how do you slow down time, if we can't time travel back to another era as so many of my characters have done? 

I have been trying to take more time for myself by enjoying the little things.  I know it sounds cliche but it does make me feel better.  I want to enjoy every last moment of these warm days.  This week we will find some time to visit Lake Michigan again (my favorite place) which is only 15 minutes away.  I just don't get there as often as I would like.  I need to remember the warm sun on my body, the fresh breeze dancing across my nostrils, the sound of gulls calling, and the hum of boats across the waves.  I love to watch the boats go through the channel from Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan.  I often wonder about the passengers.  Where are they going?  Are they with friends and family?  Are they looking for sun and relaxation or a day of fishing?  Or maybe both.  

I'm a people watcher.  This is how I gain information for my books.  And my 'happy place' offers more valuable insight on human behavior than anyplace else I've ever been.  

Watch for some new characters that I have created in my new book coming out later this month of September.  The Absconders, Book 5 in Branches of Time by Jane O'Brien

Branches of Time

 

I love seeing all four books of my newest series together.  I can't wait for you to see the next cover I have planned for book 5! In the meantime go to Amazon.com/author/obrienjane for a list of all of my books. Be sure to read any of my series in order for the full romantic experience. 

New Release!

                                                           

 My newest book, Finding Cade, Branches of Time, #4, has just been released in both Kindle and paperback!

Read the description to see what exciting words are about to come your way, then click on any linked title to take you directly to the Amazon page.

Cade Kent Kestler has been a caring and protective brother, always watching out for his daring sister, Skye, since the day she was born.  But this time he had to take care of himself.

Cade and Skye only recently learned that their parents had time-traveled with them from 2035 to 1885 as children, in order to find a safe way of living.  Now that the secret is out and they have learned how to time travel themselves, the adventurous Skye was eager to seek out her ancestors and immerse herself in their lives, but Cade was against this practice, saying it was dangerous and would only lead to trouble.  Unfortunately, the time has now come when Cade has no choice.  He has to use their secret power in order to save himself from a fight that was about to prove deadly.  Escaping the only way he knew how, he pressed his secret button and discovered he had gone farther back than he had planned.  He was now in 1831 in a Potawatomi village along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Who are these people, and how will they receive him?  Why does he feel so comfortable here?  How is it possible that he can understand their language?  And why does he feel a close connection to the lovely Kewaunee, the native woman who saved his life?

When Skye discovers her brother is missing, the frantic search begins.  She turns to the love of her life, Remington Hart, a man from the future who first came to take her back to the year where she belonged.  Remington has a tracking device which should be able to find Cade, but it has failed.  Rem has promised Skye he will do all he can to find Cade, but will it be enough?  Will Cade be lost to them forever?  Will Skye and Rem’s love survive the turmoil?

Continue this family saga with Finding Cade, Branches of Time, Book 4.  There is danger everywhere as the future encroaches on the past.  Who will survive and who will not?

If you’re a fan of Diana Gabaldon and the Outlander, you will love this series.

All Together Again

The Book of Jade is now available in paperback.  It was quite a trial as there was a small glitch on the cover, but all is right with the world now, as far as I'm concerned.  I always breathe a little easier when my ducks are in a row. Next step is Audible, but that takes more time.  I"ll be sure to let you know when it happens.  For now, you can enjoy reading more of Skye's adventures as she travels to the Far East!

New Release! Jade is Here

 

I promised another bit of news today. But I lied. It's not a bit-- it's huge! In fact if I could, I would be doing cartwheels

The Book of Jade is now available for purchase for Kindle!!

I was holding off because I wanted the paperback to be ready at the same time, but there has been a delay because of a glitch with the cover. It should be ready soon. I'll keep you updated.

So hurry up and grab your copy of Book 3 in The Branches of Time. I can't wait to hear what you think of it.

Number ONE!!

 Yahoo!  Threatening Skye hit #1 in New Releases in Historical Fantasy Fiction.  I don't know how long it will last, but here is the link.  For those of you who have already purchased or downloaded, thank you for making this happen.

Here's proof :)

Threatening Skye

Also, I can use your help in an All Author Book Cover Contest. This is for the month of October only. All you have to do is go to this link and click VOTE.  If I make it through the first round, I will come back and ask you to vote again.  

All Author Book Cover Contest

Thanks so much.  You guys are awesome.

AND --- IT IS HERE!

 Yes!  The day finally came yesterday when Threatening Skye was posted on Amazon.  I am beyond thrilled to have my 28th book published.  This one was especially difficult for some reason, from the actual writing to the entire publishing process.  Nothing seemed to go right.  It was like I had a nasty little gremlin on my shoulder causing trouble and havoc every time I tried to do something, but I persevered and made it happen.  Now it's up to you.  Here is the link which will lead you to either a paperback or Kindle.  Don't forget.  My books are always free on Kindle Unlimited.  Just click on the link below and discover what Skye is up to next.  Enjoy!  And please leave a review when you're done reading.  It helps other readers to find it. Thank you for following me.  I truly appreciate it.

Threatening Skye

It's Almost Here!

 

Are you getting ready?  Threatening Skye is coming even sooner than you expected.  Perhaps even this week!  Follow along for the big announcement and be the first to read this new adventure.  For now, here's the Amazon Blurb to tease you even more.  

When Skye left 1927 to go back to the year 1907, she discovered she was not as happy to be home as she had first thought she would be, because leaving the future meant she had to leave behind a handsome stranger named Remington Hart.  She felt his presence and saw him in her dreams every night, but knowing he was unattainable because he was from another decade, she forced herself to go on with her life.  Chastising herself for always longing for adventure, she convinced herself to be satisfied with where she was at the moment and enjoy the life she had.  To ease her brother's worries for her safety, she promised to put the thrill of time traveling out of her mind.

As she began dating the charismatic Irishman, MacDonald O'Hara, she found she was often comparing him to the man of her dreams.  Even when it became apparent there was no spark between them, she continued to see Mac, while always longing for Rem.  Little did she know, Rem was a time traveler, too, and he had been sent to 1927 to find her and take her back to 2051, which according to the government was her proper time and place.  Rem was working for the State in The Red Guard, and it was his sworn duty to fulfill his assignment and find all absconders.  He had no choice; he was obligated to bring her and her entire family back.

Completely unaware of the threat that is about to descend upon her, her brother, and their parents, Skye Kent Kestler goes about her daily routine as she continues the search for the ancestors on her family tree.  Longing to know about her past, she continues to dig into the mystery of Lilian DeLuca, her three times great-grandmother, a flapper from the nineteen twenties.  Will Skye be able to follow the trail that leads to unanswered questions about her family, or will she be captured before she has a chance?  What other threats lie around the corner for the unaware time-traveler?  Is there something to fear from MacDonald O’Hara, also?

Book Two, Threatening Skye, in the series Branches of Time, is a spin-off of the loved, Amazon bestselling series, A Slip in Time.  Follow along as a new branch of the family emerges, bringing with it new trials and tribulations.

Book Signing

 

Author Jane O’Brien is doing a book signing on June 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Darley Village Café, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Come and celebrate the publishing of Jane’s 27^th book, Skye, in her new series, Branches of Time, a spin-off of the Amazon bestseller, A Slip in Time.

Enter contests to win prizes and books.  Meet fellow booklovers over coffee and cookies.  Say hello to old friends and neighbors.  Talk to Jane about your favorite titles of hers and other books you are reading.

Hope to see you at the Darley Village Cafe.  Find it by going to 2245 Darley Dr, Muskegon, MI 49444; then turn left and follow the curve to the coffee shop.

Skye is Available

 

 My exciting new novel, Skye, has been released.  It is now ready for you through paperback, Kindle, or Kindle Unlimited.  

If you have not been following previous posts, this new series is called Branches of Time, and is a spin-off of A Slip in Time.  Here is the book description to tempt you.

Skye is a twenty-year-old, dark-haired beauty who is bored to death with her life in 1907.  She has always been a free spirit and challenger of what was expected of her.  While growing up, she was difficult for her parents to control, because she tended to defy all the rules of etiquette for a young woman of her time.  It was not surprising to her brother, Cade, when Skye asked if she could live with him in the city.  She declared she would die if she had to stay another day in the country where nothing ever happened.

Once Skye was away from her parents, Daniel and Virginia Kestler, she began to question who she was and where she had come from.  It soon became clear that something was amiss.  After much probing, she discovered she was a child of time travel and she was not from the century she was living in.  She had actually been born in another year in the future, 2031, and Kestler was not even her last name.  What were her parents hiding from her?  Why had she never been told her real name and birth date?  How would this new knowledge affect her going forward?  And who was the persistent man who was pursuing her through time, from 1907 to 1957 to 1927 and back to 1907 again?

 

The handsome Remington Hart, a member of The Red Guard, lives in the twenty-first century in the year 2051.  His job is to find all of those who have fled the oppressive government and bring them back to where they belong.  When he realizes it is possible to time travel and one entire family has been living in the nineteenth century, he makes it his quest to find Skye Kent Kestler and return her to her proper place.  But will his judgement be colored when he meets the beautiful Skye?  Will his goals and views of life be changed once he sees what life can be like in a slower, more peaceful time?  Will love pull at his heart and convince him to give up everything he was taught in order to stay with Skye, or will he be pulled into the job he first began?

 

These two time-travel lovers began with determination on Rem's part to fulfill his duties, and fear on Skye's part of what this strange man in her life wants of her, but a burning desire to be together will change everything.  Only time will tell if the man who was sent to do a job will disrupt a young woman's life by forcing her to go back with him to a life she knows nothing about.