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 !
Aaaaggghh how I LOVE getting messages like this from ARC readers!! It will never NOT make me well up with gratitude and happy tears 🥹 Less than 3mos to go before my debut book baby is out in the world!! 🙌 #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #TheBetterMother
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Aaaaggghh how I LOVE getting messages like this from ARC readers!! It will never NOT make me well up with gratitude and happy tears 🥹 Less than 3mos to go before my debut book baby is out in the world!! 🙌 #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #TheBetterMother
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
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
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! 😁
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent... h win liw
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent... h win liw
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
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
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
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
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! ☀️🕶️
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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July 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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
July 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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! 😀🙌
July 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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 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:
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I gave this book 4.5 stars! Read my full review here:
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May 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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...
I gave this book 4.5 stars! Read my full review here:
www.instagram.com/p/DKLfHTpMzX...
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
May 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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 !🥳
May 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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 !🥳
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
April 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
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...
April 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
April 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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!
April 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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!