Jennifer van der Kleut - THE BETTER MOTHER is out 2.10.26!
@jennvdk.bsky.social
Thriller/suspense writer. Rep'd by @jennaschmenna Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency. My debut suspense/thriller novel THE BETTER MOTHER due out in Feb. 2026 from @crookedlanebooks !
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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!
I can’t believe I get to say that one of my favorite thriller authors had THIS to say about my debut The Better Mother! Thank you to @kairarouda.bsky.social! TBM is available for request on NetGalley and for preorder. Out Feb 10th with @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social!
November 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I can’t believe I get to say that one of my favorite thriller authors had THIS to say about my debut The Better Mother! Thank you to @kairarouda.bsky.social! TBM is available for request on NetGalley and for preorder. Out Feb 10th with @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social!
I am crying grateful tears. Thank you so much to this reviewer for your enthusiasm and for taking the time to post this. It truly means the world. 🫶❤️ #TheBetterMother is our Feb 10 with @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social ! #booksky #authorsky #WritingCommunity
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I am crying grateful tears. Thank you so much to this reviewer for your enthusiasm and for taking the time to post this. It truly means the world. 🫶❤️ #TheBetterMother is our Feb 10 with @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social ! #booksky #authorsky #WritingCommunity
Thank you so much to BestThrillerBooks.com and @fullybookedinky.bsky.social for this wonderful review! If you like thrillers and suspense, you definitely need to check out this site! #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
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The Better Mother By Jennifer van der Kleut — the best thriller books
This is madness, meticulously crafted. Twisted taunting and utterly intoxicating. I had the chance to meet debut author Jennifer van der Kleut at Bouchercon this year in New Orleans, and when the o...
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October 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thank you so much to BestThrillerBooks.com and @fullybookedinky.bsky.social for this wonderful review! If you like thrillers and suspense, you definitely need to check out this site! #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
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There are so many ways for readers to support authors! Here are two: How to request that your library carry an upcoming release, and how to tag it on Libby! I soooo appreciate anyone who does this for my forthcoming thriller debut THE BETTER MOTHER, and for other authors! 🙏🏻❤️ #BookSky #AuthorSky
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
There are so many ways for readers to support authors! Here are two: How to request that your library carry an upcoming release, and how to tag it on Libby! I soooo appreciate anyone who does this for my forthcoming thriller debut THE BETTER MOTHER, and for other authors! 🙏🏻❤️ #BookSky #AuthorSky
I’m excited to reveal the #audiobooknarrator for THE BETTER MOTHER - the talented @xesands.bsky.social! Xe has performed narration for top thriller authors like Alafair Burke, JH Markhert, Darby Kane & Heather Gudenkauf. Coming 2.10 from @dreamscape-media.bsky.social @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I’m excited to reveal the #audiobooknarrator for THE BETTER MOTHER - the talented @xesands.bsky.social! Xe has performed narration for top thriller authors like Alafair Burke, JH Markhert, Darby Kane & Heather Gudenkauf. Coming 2.10 from @dreamscape-media.bsky.social @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
For so long, there's nothing to report. But as we are 4.5 months out from release date now, I thought I'd share a Substack post about what this stage of the journey looks like!
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Wow, Someone Stepped on the Gas!
We went from zero to 60 on the debut novel front!
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October 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
For so long, there's nothing to report. But as we are 4.5 months out from release date now, I thought I'd share a Substack post about what this stage of the journey looks like!
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#BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
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#BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
Reposted by Jennifer van der Kleut - THE BETTER MOTHER is out 2.10.26!
A woman ends up pregnant after a casual fling, but the father's girlfriend has much more sinister intentions in @jennvdk.bsky.social's 🍼THE BETTER MOTHER👶 a plot-driven suspense debut.
#ewgc #libraryreads
Request on Netgalley: https://loom.ly/VWsE26k
#ewgc #libraryreads
Request on Netgalley: https://loom.ly/VWsE26k
October 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A woman ends up pregnant after a casual fling, but the father's girlfriend has much more sinister intentions in @jennvdk.bsky.social's 🍼THE BETTER MOTHER👶 a plot-driven suspense debut.
#ewgc #libraryreads
Request on Netgalley: https://loom.ly/VWsE26k
#ewgc #libraryreads
Request on Netgalley: https://loom.ly/VWsE26k
Calling all thriller/suspense lovers! Are you on #Goodreads? My publisher @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social is doing a g1veaway! 5 winners will each win a copy of my book! Follow the link below to enter by October 19th! 😁
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October 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Calling all thriller/suspense lovers! Are you on #Goodreads? My publisher @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social is doing a g1veaway! 5 winners will each win a copy of my book! Follow the link below to enter by October 19th! 😁
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One year ago today my first finished manuscript went on sub 😊🙏🏻 Today I am working on pre-launch marketing and patiently waiting for Feb 10th when it will be out in the world! I am so incredibly grateful!
September 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
One year ago today my first finished manuscript went on sub 😊🙏🏻 Today I am working on pre-launch marketing and patiently waiting for Feb 10th when it will be out in the world! I am so incredibly grateful!
So honored to be included in this Nerd Daily’s roundup of awesome 2026 releases, written by the fabulous @rebeccakanner.bsky.social !
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September 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
So honored to be included in this Nerd Daily’s roundup of awesome 2026 releases, written by the fabulous @rebeccakanner.bsky.social !
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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
September 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
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
📣Check out the official #coverreveal for @jennvdk.bsky.social's 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 on People!
Coming 2/10/26, you can preorder now!
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Coming 2/10/26, you can preorder now!
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September 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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
September 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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:
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Book Conventions: Worth It For Authors?
Wrapping up my very first visit to a book convention: Bouchercon in New Orleans!
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September 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#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:
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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
August 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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! 😂
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How I Found Out I Got An Audiobook Deal
Spoiler alert....I read it. Online.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I have news! And it's a little crazy how I found out! 😂
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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
Request 'THE BETTER MOTHER' novel/thriller by Jennifer van der Kleut everywhere books are available! #AuthorSky #BookSky
August 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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
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
August 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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
August 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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?
July 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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! ☀️🕶️
July 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
July 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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
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July 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We're approaching T minus six months, people! No I'm not freaking out!! #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
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