I am sooooo excited to announce that I am a featured expo author for #TheCreepyBookClub Retreat Feb. 19-22 at in Scottsdale AZ with @kairarouda.bsky.social @jasonrekulak.bsky.social @heathergudenkauf.bsky.social and other amazing thriller authors! Tix available online at TheCreepyBookClub.com

Ahhh I can't stop smiling over these early reviews of my debut thriller THE BETTER MOTHER on @netgalley.bsky.social and Goodreads! Just wanted to share a few of my faves. TBM is a "Most Requested Book" on NG and available for preorder now! 🥳❤️ #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #TheBetterMother

Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social ! My cover is finally HERE!! #BookSky #AuthorLIfe #WritingCommunity #coverreveal #books

I’m so excited to finally get to share the cover of my debut thriller THE BETTER MOTHER this coming Tuesday the 16th…and even MORE excited at the surprise guest that will helping to reveal it! Stay tuned! #Booksky #Authorsky #WritingCommunity

Exciting things are happening! Next week - cover reveal and ARCs up on @netgalley.bsky.social! So, I'm forming a street team and you can earn free bookish swag! Apply here if interested! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#AuthorSky: Ever wondered whether the price of attending a book convention is worth it? Here’s my take after spending the past 5 days at #Bouchercon2025: open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...

Hey bookish community! I’m on a hunt for comps for my next MS! It’s about a celebrity gossip/news reporter who is blamed, harassed, and attacked after publishing a big star’s secret, and then things get dicey when the star dies. Any suggestions?? ❤️❤️ #AuthorSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity

I have news! And it's a little crazy how I found out! 😂 jennifervanderkleut.substack.com/p/how-i-foun...

Your support of debut authors like me means the world! Here are two ways you can help me (and others) today, right from your phone or computer! 😃🙏 Request 'THE BETTER MOTHER' novel/thriller by Jennifer van der Kleut everywhere books are available! #AuthorSky #BookSky

Question....I like supporting authors by preordering their books. But it sucks when they don't arrive until several days AFTER pub day. But I also know preorders are so important to them! I hate not being able to post pics or take them to launches to be signed...but what do I do? #AuthorSky #BookSky

A fellow author just sent me this screenshot that a library system in CA (I live in VA) just ordered several copies of my debut even tho it’s more than 6 mos out and….. 😱🥹😭 #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity

I forgot July had a 31st day and all morning keep thinking today is Aug 1st. So yeah, I feel super smart today. How are you?

Happy #NationalPaperbackBookDay to all! Go read a nice floppy paperback! ☀️🕶️

I just read a book review where the reviewer referred to the FMC’s story as “her coming-of-rage” and I love that idea 😄🙌 #AuthorSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity

We're approaching T minus six months, people! No I'm not freaking out!! #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity jennifervanderkleut.substack.com/p/the-countd...

Eeeeek! Just had my kick-off call with the amazing publicity team at booksparks. So excited to get to work with them on my thriller debut THE BETTER MOTHER! 🤩🥳

Writing the acknowledgements page for my debut novel is giving ALL THE FEELS. So many people to thank, I could go on forever. And so many family members that didn't make it to this day, that I can't thank in person. PHEW. I'm going to be a mess at my launch event, aren't I? 😢

#amquerying writers! Don't forget I am taking pitches next Saturday at the Online New England @writingdaywksp.bsky.social! I can't wait to chat with you all and hear all about your projects!! #writingcommunity thenewenglandwritingworkshop.com

What I need to do to my draft, but can't bear to:

Feeling all the gorgeous rainbow vibes today. What's in your stack? #BookSky #reading

Eeeeeeek! It's so BEAUTIFUL! My publisher sent the first pass pages for The Better Mother!!!!! Look at that gorgeous title page!! 😍🥰 #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky #BookSky

Eeeek! My debut thriller THE BETTER MOTHER is now available for preorder! And the amazing B&N in Fairfax, VA will be hosting my release event on Feb. 10! So now thru 7/11 you can preorder for 25% off and pick it up AT THE EVENT! 😀🙌

*Happy Dance!* Somehow I've secured the first two author blurbs for my upcoming debut by....asking? MYSELF? I'm so blown away and honored!! 🥰🥳 #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #DebutAuthor

Copyedits just arrived from my editor…I have 13 days to turn them around…BUT I’M AFRAID TO OPEN THE DOCUMENT. What if it’s a total mess????? 😩 #AuthorSky

Aaaaghhh my #Goodreads author profile was finally approved, and my #debut #thriller THE BETTER MOTHER shows up! I would be SO SO appreciative of anyone who adds TBM as "Want to Read!" Click here: bit.ly/43meb9H #writingcommunity #AuthorSky #authorlife 🥰 🫶

Dear Imposter Syndrome....seriously, not today!! I can't afford it! UGH...how do other authors quiet it? It's really getting in the way. 🫣

Happy Pub Day to author Laura Leffler for her debut thriller, TELL THEM YOU LIED! I gave this book 4.5 stars! Read my full review here: www.instagram.com/p/DKLfHTpMzX...

SO. MUCH. WAITING. Does it drive anyone else crazy?? #writingcommunity #AuthorSky #BookSky

Me, doing the happy dance because my publisher just officially accepted my revisions and said my book baby is now on to copyedits! #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

So much fun getting to see Lucy Foley with David Baldacci last night at @barnesandnoble.com in Fairfax, VA last night! I especially loved hearing about her writing process! I loved 'The Midnight Feast - full review on my Instagram later today! #thrillers #AuthorSky #writingcommunity #books

BEYOND EXCITED to announce I am now co-represented by Shivani Doraiswami of Untitled Ent.! She thinks my forthcoming debut thriller THE BETTER MOTHER has film/TV potential so I'm going on sub again, baby! Special thanks to my literary rep @jennaschmenna.bsky.social and @stormliterary.bsky.social !🥳

YESSSSSSS @kallanharris.bsky.social !!!

So excited to dive into THE LIBRARY OF SECOND CHANCES by author @savvycarlisle.bsky.social today! Thank you again so much! Have any of you read this one?? #Booksky #books #reading #WritingCommunity #harpethroad

I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...

4 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out my review of the upcoming thriller (with horror/slasher elements) THE BACHELORETTE PARTY by Camilla Sten, out in June! On #Bookstagram: www.instagram.com/p/DItkL2auS4...

Mmmm….tastes like joy!! Love my new #author mug! #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky #BookSky #bookdeal

This is bittersweet. I hoped my Dad, who inspired me to write this, would be with us for its release, but sadly he's in his last days. I dedicate this to him. Thank you to my agent @jennaschmenna.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social and @hollyingraham.bsky.social at @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social!

Who loves a good serial killer thriller?? Check out my 5-star review for the audiobook version of "This Girl's A Killer" by Emma C. Wells, narrated by Stephanie Kay! Have any of you read/listened to it? Tell me what you thought! www.instagram.com/p/DH9QUA4x0t...

#WritingCommunity - Have you had experience with beta readers? Where do you go to look for good ones? Here's what my experience was like: jennifervanderkleut.substack.com/p/where-can-... #AuthorSky #BookSky

Flabbergasted by how many times an author has to edit/rewrite their synopsis! I have the super-long detailed version, the slightly shorter version with spoilers in bold, the short version with no spoilers, the ultra-short version with a few spoilers... 😭 #authorsky #Booksky #WritingCommunity

Damn right.

AND NOW SHE’S FOLLOWING ME DOES ANYONE KNOW CPR?!? 😍🤩

Aaaaghhh! Got an email from my publisher today - time to start thinking marketing and book jacket! This is so crazy and exciting! (still waiting to make my Publisher's Mktplace announcement tho LOL!) #BookSky #authorlife #WritingCommunity

Book Review: "Spells, Strings & Forgotten Things" by Breanne Randall - 4.5/5 Stars! Such a fun and unique book! Read my full review on #goodreads here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #BookSky #bookreviews

Beautiful!

This closes at noon EDT Sunday!

YOU GUYS I POSTED THIS REVIEW TO FB AND ROBYN HARDING REPLIED SO NOW I'M DYING!

A great suspense novel! I especially like the “book within the book” (FMC is an author). Highly recommend! See my full review on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A big HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to my friend & fellow author Kristen Bird! This cozy murder mystery, set in the world of beauty pageants, is such a fun read! Available everywhere today via Storm Publishing! #WritingCommunity