Jeanne Jots:

• Married to a man better than I could have dreamed of
• Mom of two amazing young men (and often on her knees)
• Daughter, sister, friend
• Loved by God
• Fiction writer, blogger
• Colorado girl
• Beauty-seeker
• Hobby photographer
• Closet travel enthusiast
• Popcorn addict
• Lover of coffee and chocolate
• Enjoy cooking, even as an empty nester

Award-winning author Jeanne Takenaka’s heartwarming contemporary fiction blends Colorado charm with faith, love, and happily ever afters, delighting readers searching for feel-good, hope-filled stories.

Have you ever read a book that resonated deeply with you? That’s Jeanne’s goal as a writer—to create uplifting fiction that reminds readers that hope is never out of reach and that love, even when complicated, is worth fighting for.

She believes in stories that bring a smile, tug at the heart, and whisper truth when you need it most. Maybe you’ve faced disappointments, wondering if your dreams are worth pursuing. Jeanne has been there, too. For years, she allowed a quiet lie to tell her, You could never write a good book. But God had other plans.

Now, Jeanne pens contemporary fiction that weaves together real-life struggles and understanding one’s value with the gentle reminder that God never stops loving His children. She  also has two real-life short stories releasing through Guideposts in 2025 (May and July). 

A Bit About Jeanne’s Life

As a military wife, Jeanne has learned the necessity of flexibility and how to make a home wherever their family landed. She’s also an adoptive mom of two grown sons, which has stretched her heart in ways she never anticipated, deepening her understanding of loving no matter what, extending grace, and listening well. These experiences shape the stories she writes—ones filled with real-life struggles, faith, and the beauty of second (and third and three-hundredth) chances.