Tracie Peterson
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Tracie Peterson is an author of Christian fiction. She writes many historical novel
s, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by Bethany House
. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison.
Several of her series feature Harvey Girls, who are historically part of the Fred Harvey Company
.
Peterson is married to Jim and has 3 children, Jennifer, Julie, and Erik; they live in Montana
.
Peterson owns Peterson Ink, Inc. along with her husband Jim, daughter Jennifer, and friend Charity Kauffman. Barbour Publishing uses Peterson Ink to handle the entire production of their Heartsong Presents book line. Heartsong Presents publishes 52 Christian romance books a year, with half of those being contemporary stories and half historical.
and published by Bethany House
This is a continuation to the Ribbons of Steel series.
. This series featured the Harvey Girls in each book.
This series was repackaged in 2005 by the publisher.
. The story of Kit Shannon, a lawyer, in Los Angeles in the 20th century.
: "The late 1800s offered the brave and the desperate an opportunity to flee the world they'd known for the lure of gold in the vast expanses of Alaska."
: "Delight in the Intrigue and Romance of the Harvey Girls of the Old West"
, published by Bethany House
: "Bringing the late 19th-century mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, to life in a fascinating slice of history."
, published by Bethany House
: "Courage, faith, and love are at the heart of this moving saga of a young woman’s stand for what she knows is right."
: "a one-of-a-kind portrait of 1860s Montana and the strong, spirited men and women who dared to call it home."
: "a captivating cast of characters struggles to survive in America's final frontier. The adventure begins when the quiet lives of siblings Jacob and Leah Barringer are interrupted by a familiar face from the past and a stranger with a mysterious mission."
This series continues a focus on the characters from the Yukon Quest series.
: "centered in the bustling, energetic city of Philadelphia; each book an independent read, these novels will feature winsom heroines engaged in unusual careers for the time"
, published by Bethany House
: "a heart-stirring series featuring three young women searching for love and a legacy the 1890s."
: "the story of three sisters running a roadhouse in the Montana Territory"
Heartsong Book Collection
Historical novel
According to Encyclopædia Britannica, a historical novel is-Development:An early example of historical prose fiction is Luó Guànzhōng's 14th century Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which covers one of the most important periods of Chinese history and left a lasting impact on Chinese culture.The...
s, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by Bethany House
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison.
Several of her series feature Harvey Girls, who are historically part of the Fred Harvey Company
Fred Harvey Company
The origin of the Fred Harvey Company can be traced to the 1875 opening of two railroad eating houses located at Wallace, Kansas and Hugo, Colorado on the Kansas Pacific Railway. These cafés were opened by Fred Harvey, then a freight agent for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad...
.
Peterson is married to Jim and has 3 children, Jennifer, Julie, and Erik; they live in Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
.
Peterson owns Peterson Ink, Inc. along with her husband Jim, daughter Jennifer, and friend Charity Kauffman. Barbour Publishing uses Peterson Ink to handle the entire production of their Heartsong Presents book line. Heartsong Presents publishes 52 Christian romance books a year, with half of those being contemporary stories and half historical.
Ribbons of Steel series
written with Judith PellaJudith Pella
Judith Pella is an author of Christian fiction. Many of her books are historical in nature, and she has mentioned how she enjoys the historical research.She has a BA degree in Social Science, and was a registered nurse...
and published by Bethany House
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
- Distant Dreams, 1997
- A Hope Beyond, 1997
- A Promise for Tomorrow, 1998
Ribbons West series
written with Judith PellaJudith Pella
Judith Pella is an author of Christian fiction. Many of her books are historical in nature, and she has mentioned how she enjoys the historical research.She has a BA degree in Social Science, and was a registered nurse...
- Westward the Dream, 1999
- Separate Roads, 1999
- Ties that Bind, 2000
This is a continuation to the Ribbons of Steel series.
Westward Chronicles series
published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
. This series featured the Harvey Girls in each book.
- A Shelter of Hope, 1998
- Hidden in a Whisper, 1999
- A Veiled Reflection, 2000
This series was repackaged in 2005 by the publisher.
Shannon Saga series
Written with James Scott Bell and published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
. The story of Kit Shannon, a lawyer, in Los Angeles in the 20th century.
- City of Angels, 2001
- Angels Flight, 2001
- Angel of Mercy, 2002
Yukon Quest series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "The late 1800s offered the brave and the desperate an opportunity to flee the world they'd known for the lure of gold in the vast expanses of Alaska."
- Treasures of the North, 2001
- Ashes and Ice, 2001
- Rivers of Gold, 2002
Desert Roses series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "Delight in the Intrigue and Romance of the Harvey Girls of the Old West"
- Shadows of the Canyon, 2002
- Across the Years, 2003
- Beneath a Harvest Sky, 2003
Bells of Lowell series
Written with Judith MillerJudith McCoy Miller
Judith McCoy Miller is an author of Christian fiction. She is sometimes credited by her full name, but other times, she is simply referred to as Judith Miller....
, published by Bethany House
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "Bringing the late 19th-century mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, to life in a fascinating slice of history."
- Daughter of the Loom, 2003
- A Fragile Design, 2003
- These Tangled Threads, 2003
Lights of Lowell series
Written with Judith MillerJudith McCoy Miller
Judith McCoy Miller is an author of Christian fiction. She is sometimes credited by her full name, but other times, she is simply referred to as Judith Miller....
, published by Bethany House
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "Courage, faith, and love are at the heart of this moving saga of a young woman’s stand for what she knows is right."
- A Tapestry of Hope, 2004
- A Love Woven True, 2005
- The Pattern of her Heart, 2005
Heirs of Montana series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "a one-of-a-kind portrait of 1860s Montana and the strong, spirited men and women who dared to call it home."
- Land of my Heart, 2004
- The Coming Storm, 2004
- To Dream Anew, 2004
- The Hope Within, 2005
Alaskan Quest series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "a captivating cast of characters struggles to survive in America's final frontier. The adventure begins when the quiet lives of siblings Jacob and Leah Barringer are interrupted by a familiar face from the past and a stranger with a mysterious mission."
- Summer of the Midnight Sun, 2006
- Under the Northern Lights, 2006
- Whispers of the Winter, 2006
This series continues a focus on the characters from the Yukon Quest series.
Ladies of Liberty series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "centered in the bustling, energetic city of Philadelphia; each book an independent read, these novels will feature winsom heroines engaged in unusual careers for the time"
- A Lady of High Regard, 2007
- A Lady of Hidden Intent, 2008
- A Lady of Secret Devotion, 2008
Broadmoor Legacy series
Written with Judith MillerJudith McCoy Miller
Judith McCoy Miller is an author of Christian fiction. She is sometimes credited by her full name, but other times, she is simply referred to as Judith Miller....
, published by Bethany House
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "a heart-stirring series featuring three young women searching for love and a legacy the 1890s."
- A Daughter's Inheritance, 2008
- An Unexpected Love, 2008
- A Surrendered Heart, 2009
Brides of Gallatin County series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
: "the story of three sisters running a roadhouse in the Montana Territory"
- A Promise to Believe In, 2008
- A Love to Last Forever, 2009
- A Dream to Call My Own, 2009
Song of Alaska series
Published by Bethany HouseBethany House
Bethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
- Dawn's Prelude, 2009
- Morning's Refrain, coming in March 2010
- Twilight's Serenade, coming in August 2010
Standalone books
- Entangled, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 1997 - Framed, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 1998 - Seasons of Love, published by Barbour Publishing, 1998
- Alaska, published by Barbour Publishing, 1998
- Controlling Interests, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 1998 - Celebration of Life, published by Barbour Publishing, 1999
- A Slender Thread, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2000 - Tidings of Peace, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2000 - Colorado Wings, published by Barbour Publishing, 2000
- Kansas, with Judith McCoy MillerJudith McCoy MillerJudith McCoy Miller is an author of Christian fiction. She is sometimes credited by her full name, but other times, she is simply referred to as Judith Miller....
and published by Barbour Publishing, 2001 - The Long-awaited Child, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2001 - New Mexico Sunset, published by Barbour Publishing, 2001
- New Mexico Sunrise, published by Barbour Publishing, 2001
- Julotta, 2002
- Eyes of the Heart (nonfiction), published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2002 - Silent Star, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2003 - Castles, published by Barbour Publishing, 2004
- What She Left for Me, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2005 - I Can't Do It All, with Allison Bottke and Dianne O'Brian, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2006 - One More Sunrise , with Michael Landon Jr.Michael Landon Jr.Michael Landon, Jr. is an American actor, director, writer and producer.- Biography :Born as Michael Graham Landon, Landon is the son of the late actor Michael Landon and his second wife, Marjorie Lynn Noe. Michael is the brother of Christopher B...
and published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2007 - Where My Heart Belongs, published by Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 2007
Heartsong Presents books
These are standalone Christian Romance novels from the Heartsong Presents company.- A Place to Belong (Heartsong 19) as Janelle Jamison
- If Given a Choice (Heartsong 102)
- A Kingdom Divided (Heartsong 111), 1995
- The Hearts Calling (Heartsong 116)
- Forever Yours (Heartsong 127)
- Angel's Cause (Heartsong 140)
- Alas My Love (Heartsong 164)
- A Wing and a Prayer (Heartsong 182), 1996
- Wings Like Eagles (Heartsong 186)
- Small Blessings (Heartsong 191)
- Come Away, My Love (Heartsong 195), 1996
- If Only (Heartsong 200)
- My Valentine (Heartsong 211)
- Wings of the Dawn, (Heartsong 226), 1997
- Logan's Lady, (Heartsong 239), 1997
- Crossroads, (Heartsong 245), 1997
- The House on Windridge (Heartsong 287), 1998
- Five Geese Flying (Heartsong 259), 1998
Heartsong Book Collection
- An Old Fashion Christmas - 4 short stories, one of them is by Tracie Peterson