About the Author

Janette Oke is a bestselling author of over 70 books with sales nearing 30 million copies, 32 of which have been translated into 14 languages, making her the leading author in inspirational fiction. She writes with a profound simplicity of what she knows best--real life, honest love, and lasting values. Her historical novels portray the lives of early North American settlers from many walks of life and geographical settings. "Love Comes Softly," her first novel, has sold over 1 million copies. In 1992 she received the President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, and in 1999 she received the CBA Life Impact Award. She has also been awarded the Christy and Gold Medallion awards for fiction.