Illinois Authors

JourneyForth, Greenville, S.C. : ©2010.

In 1932 Oklahoma, Sueker eagerly awaits a Christmas reunion with her brother, but feels edged out when her foster parents make room for a homeless child until her role as inkeeper in the Christmas pageant sheds light on the day's true meaning.

Avon Books, New York, N.Y. : ©1997.

Libby Watson's prayers are being answered in ways she never expected. Now that she's given up running the general store in her small Illinois town and is no longer responsible for delivering the mail, she has more time to write for the local newspaper. But her dream of getting an education seems beyond her grasp.

Avon Books, New York : ©1997.

Berkley Books, New York : ©1997.

Deanna's neighbor Michael has always been one of her best friends, but lately, he's been so distant. At first, Deanna is hurt-- until she realizes why Michael is so angry. He's always been close to his grandfather, but lately Mr. Kolupa just hasn't been himself. He walks around the neighborhood in his pajamas, he talks to people how aren't even there, and the worst part is that Michael keeps trying to pretend that nothing is wrong.

Aladdin Paperbacks, New York : 2000.

Great-grandmother Tandy tells Lacey about a quilt given to their ancestor, Daniel, who, upset by the changes after his grandfather's death, leaves Illinois for South Dakota in 1891 to find his father, and learns about the Sioux Ghost Dance first-hand.

Aladdin Paperbacks, New York : 2000.

Ellen, Lacey's great-great-great-great-grandmother, growing up on an Illinois farm in 1830.

Avon Books, New York, NY : ©1995.

Aladdin Paperbacks, New York : 2000.

Set in 1856, Hattie's father's dangerous work for the Underground Railroad jeopardizes the entire family's safety.

Avon Books, New York, N.Y. : ©1994.

In 1932, with the country in the depths of the Great Depression, Suker and her family face a Christmas without presents or a tree.

Avon Books, New York, N.Y. : ©1994.

Trying to fulfill the role of man of the house while his father serves in the war, ten-year-old Nick finds an injured stranger hiding in the family barn who claims to be a soldier on an important secret mission.

Aladdin Paperbacks, New York : 2001.

"Lacey's family history is filled with unforgettable characters and stories of courage and adventure ..."

Avon Books, New York, N.Y. : ©1994.

In Illinois, during the summer of 1926, young entrepreneur Maggie Campbell sets up a roadside lemonade stand to serve the numerous customers making their way along the newly constructed highway, Route 66.

Steeple Hill Books, New York : ©2004.

For Paula Blake Jackson, doing what was best for her daughter, Joy, would always come first. And that meant reconciling with her estranged husband. As she and Colton Blake mend the pieces of their broken relationship for their daughter's sake, he thaws her frozen heart. But could Paula trust her future to the man who had abandoned her when she'd needed him most? Colton had assumed that Paula would be better off without him, though he was surely a man in need of love . . .and redemption. Then the daughter he never knew gave him a reason to live and the chance to win back Paula's love.

Steeple Hill Books, New York : ©2004.

For Paula Blake Jackson, doing what was best for her daughter, Joy, would always come first. And that meant reconciling with her estranged husband. As she and Colton Blake mend the pieces of their broken relationship for their daughter's sake, he thaws her frozen heart. But could Paula trust her future to the man who had abandoned her when she'd needed him most? Colton had assumed that Paula would be better off without him, though he was surely a man in need of love . . .and redemption. Then the daughter he never knew gave him a reason to live and the chance to win back Paula's love.

Steeple Hill Press, New York : ©2001.

Steeple Hill Press, New York : ©2001.

Tells the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world ...

Writer, Inc., Boston, MA : ©1999.

Provides practical instruction on writing by best-selling authors, explains the elements of the creative process, discusses different writing techniques, describes how to write nonfiction, and lists 3,300 market listings for finished manuscripts.

Avon Books, New York : ©1997.

Steeple Hill Press, New York : ©1999.