Books published by Jane Ann McLachlan

For readers of The Glass Castle, Half Alive, and Wild, an inspiring, intimate memoir about family, loss, and finding one’s way, that shimmers with truth and heart on every page.On a sunny spring morning, Jane Ann McLachlan was driving her daughter, newly home from university, on a routine errand. Their affectionate banter was suddenly broken when a jeep barreled into their car. The impact trapped McLachlan in the car with multiple injuries, and resulted in severe post-traumatic stress syndrome.McLachlan takes us on a deeply personal and emotional journey through PTSD. She is forced to surrender her illusion of control and re-evaluate what it is that gives a life value. In telling her story, she captures with searing candor and moments of wry humor the impact of PTSD on its victims and their families, and shines a light on the unacknowledged truth that PTSD is not something that only happens to war veterans or victims of years of abuse, but something that can happen to anyone.Impact is the story of how a life can be shattered in the blink of an eye, and of how to begin again.

Downriver Writing - Outlining is a hands-on workbook that offers a guided, step-by-step approach to developing your story idea, plot, and characters. Following the five easy steps in this book will give you the structure every successful novel needs while fostering your own creativity and flexibility as you write your first draft.Each step is explained clearly and includes a series of questions, exercises and charts designed to help you Discover your unique story Brainstorm plot ideas Structure a powerful and compelling story Create deep, emotionally resonant themes in your stories Gain self-assurance and motivation to finish your novel Save you time and frustration by recognizing dead-end ideas Prevent writers' block and writing in circles Restores the joy of writing Create a powerful outline and an outstanding story"Downriver Writing is a thorough and compact guide to writing a great novel. Written in workbook style, Downriver Writing is packed with information, examples, and exercises to help the writer develop their characters and draft an outline while still leaving plenty of room for pantser inspiration. It reads easily and the five step process flows systematically and seamlessly. After publishing my first novel, I found myself going around in circles on the second one. The approach in Downriver Writing has enabled me to forge ahead more quickly and confidently. I can't recommend this book highly enough." ~Louise S."This step-by-step process to developing and outlining a novel really made a significant impact on my approach to storytelling. With the guidance and resources Jane Ann provides here, I have been able to move forward in my plot development with genuine characters and a steadily rising action worthy of an exciting story. I highly recommend this process to any writer." ~James Weare.

Ruling a kingdom in the 14th Century was no task for a woman.When Robert of Naples died in 1342, beautiful, sixteen-year-old Joanna and her sister Maria became the sole heirs to one of the largest, wealthiest and most sophisticated kingdoms in Europe.Born in a male-dominated world in the passionate south of Italy, and surrounded by ambitious male cousins with an equal claim to the crown, will these sisters be able to maintain control over their kingdom? With only their wits, beauty, and the love of their people to aid them, Joanna and Maria, bound together by their strong love and fierce rivalry, are prepared to do anything to hold onto their beloved Kingdom.But can they survive a kidnapping, court intrigues, civil war, and even murder tearing their Kingdom apart? Find the answer in this gripping true story of 14th Century Europe.Start reading The Girl Who Would Be Queen by multi-award-winning author Jane Ann McLachlan today.Praise for The Girl Who Would Be Queen:"Absolutely fascinating!" ~D. D., Amazon reader"Be prepared for the ride – once you start, you won’t want to stop reading until the princesses meet their fates." ~ Barbara B., Amazon reader."I couldn't breeze through this detail-rich book, nor could I put it down. It's a historical drama, first and foremost, but one leavened with romance, betrayal, greed and discovery." ~R, Campbell, Amazon reader."If you love the historical genre this is a must read." M.48, Amazon reader."Definitely a great read! I want more!" ~Tajuana, Amazon reader.