Jennifer van der Kleut  -  Thriller THE BETTER MOTHER Out Now!

Jennifer van der Kleut - Thriller THE BETTER MOTHER Out Now!

@jennvdk.bsky.social

Thriller/suspense writer. Rep'd by @jennaschmenna Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency. My debut suspense/thriller novel THE BETTER MOTHER is out now from @crookedlanebooks !

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3 hours ago
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Today in Northern VA! Come join me at 2:30 at Chantilly Library for an author chat & mocktail party for my thriller The Better Mother. Free & all ages! Books will also be sold by my friends at @bardsalley.bsky.social bookstore. #dmvevents #BookSky #WritingCommunity @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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2 days ago
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TONIGHT IN FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA! I’ll be at Novel bookstore from 5-7pm serving mocktails, chatting with readers and signing books! Join me! #WritingCommunity #bookevents #BookSky

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Mocktails with the Author Join us for mocktails featured in the new debut thriller The Better Mother by local author Jennifer van der Kleut, and chat with her about books, writing, publishing,...

📣Mark your calendar! Enjoy mocktails and a chat with @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 at the Chantilly Regional Library on MARCH 15, 2:30PM.

https://loom.ly/FtM2-qg

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5 days ago
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📣Mark your calendar! Stop by and say hi to @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 at the Virginia Festival of the Book on MARCH 21 in Charlottesville, VA. We hope to see you there!

https://loom.ly/e8blPjA

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4 days ago
8 Thrillers About Jealousy and Obsession Between Friends - Electric Literature These books ask whether you can ever know someone’s true intentions—even your best friend’s

Obsessed with books about obsession? Check out this @electricliterature.com list of "8 Thrillers About Jealousy and Obsession Between Friends" from @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼!

https://loom.ly/Jp2qwgs

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4 days ago
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Happy one-month birthday to my sweet, bouncing baby book! Here are some thoughts from me one month post-pub, and a handful of dates to come see this cutie-pie (and me) in person:

jennifervanderkleut.substack.com/p/happy-one-...

@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #BookSky #AuthorSky

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6 days ago
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THIS FRIDAY IN VA! Join me at Novel bookstore in Fredericksburg for a public signing 5-6:30 and a private reception with refreshments 7-9 PM. Can't wait to see you all! INFO/Tickets: facebook.com/events/84237...
#DMV #Virginia #WritingCommunity #BookSky #AuthorSky @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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1 week ago
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Last night at FrederickBookArts with Curious Iguana bookstore was amazing! I’m so touched at how many readers and Bookstagrammers and fellow MWA members came out. Thanks to the staff for all their help and to my awesome convo partner @katebarber.bsky.social. A night to remember! #BookSky #AuthorSky

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📣Mark your calendar! Stop by and say hi to @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 at the Virginia Festival of the Book on MARCH 21 in Charlottesville, VA. We hope to see you there!

https://loom.ly/e8blPjA

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1 week ago
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Author interview: Jennifer van der Kleut on The Better Mother, Nancy Drew, and writing thrillers with real stakes From childhood Nancy Drew notebooks to a debut thriller that asks hard questions about motherhood, loyalty, and what we owe one another, Jennifer van der Kleut’s path to publication has always been…

Writers - if the stakes aren't clear, your manuscript is missing a critical element, in all genres, not just thrillers. In this interview, I talk about the stakes in my debut and the books that inspired me.
bit.ly/3P483xT #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky #BookSky @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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1 week ago
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The Better Mother Signing Event What better to do on Friday the 13th than meet a Thriller Author? Join us for an evening with debut Author, Jennifer Van Der Kleut.

🗓️Mark your calendar! Don't forget to reserve your ticket to meet and get your copy of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 signed by @jennvdk.bsky.social on MARCH 13, 6PM! Thanks to Novel FXBG for hosting this event.

https://loom.ly/6KAHUfU

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1 week ago
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Thanks to One Final Twist for hosting @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 for a discussion! Check out the full talk below and don't forget to pick up Jennifer's book, out now.

https://loom.ly/5iCgJB8

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1 week ago
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Come see me in Maryland and Virginia this month! And read a fun recap of my west coast trip (with photos!) in my latest newsletter! #WritingCommunity #booktour #BookSky #AuthorSky @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
jennifervanderkleut.substack.com/p/west-coast...

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1 week ago
Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit’s “Am I The A$$hole” Forum We all use fiction as an escape from the stress and grind of our everyday lives. But what about the times real life is crazier than a song, wackier than any fiction? That can be just as good—as lon…

Learn about the inspiration behind 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 by @jennvdk.bsky.social in this guest post on @crimereads.bsky.social!

https://loom.ly/_4-ccJg

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1 week ago
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What an amazing night at @copperfieldsbooks.bsky.social in Petaluma CA! Thanks especially to Allison for making me feel so welcome and to Jamie for inviting me. I signed several copies for the store on my wait out. @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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12 Winter Thrillers You’ll Binge Like a True Crime Podcast As a reformed true-crime addict, I know all too well the addictive thrill of staying up late at night listening

Looking to cuddle in a blanket with a good book? Check out this list of "12 Winter Thrillers You’ll Binge Like a True Crime Podcast" from The Everygirl, which includes 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 by @jennvdk.bsky.social!

https://loom.ly/5AiJAYI

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2 weeks ago
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Northern CA friends! I’ll be at @copperfieldsbooks.bsky.social in Petaluma this Sunday at 5pm reading from my debut thriller, answering pub/querying questions and signing books. Hope to see you there! @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #BookSky #AuthorSky #querying

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2 weeks ago
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Giving Your Thriller the Relentless Pace and Gripping Tension It Needs Award-winning journalist Jennifer van der Kleut shares four tips for giving a thriller the relentless pace and gripping tension it needs.

Get four tips on giving a thriller the relentless pace and gripping tension it needs from award-winning journalist @jennvdk.bsky.social and author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 in this Writer's Digest article!

https://loom.ly/bp-x_hY

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2 weeks ago
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Who out there is going to #LeftCoastCrime2026 in San Francisco this week? If so, I’d love to meet you - here’s where you can find me! @stormliterary.bsky.social @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @dreamscape-media.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #BookSky #AuthorSky

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2 weeks ago
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Mocktails with the Author Join us for mocktails featured in the new debut thriller The Better Mother by local author Jennifer van der Kleut, and chat with her about books, writing, publishing,...

📣Mark your calendar! Enjoy mocktails and a chat with @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of 🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 at the Chantilly Regional Library on MARCH 15, 2:30PM.

https://loom.ly/FtM2-qg

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2 weeks ago
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Giving Your Thriller the Relentless Pace and Gripping Tension It Needs Award-winning journalist Jennifer van der Kleut shares four tips for giving a thriller the relentless pace and gripping tension it needs.

Writers - who out there is working on a thriller? I'm honored @writersdigest.bsky.social published my piece on how to give your thriller a relentless pace that keeps your readers hooked. I hope it helps aspiring thriller writers! www.writersdigest.com/giving-your-...

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2 weeks ago

This Sunday!! Can't wait!!

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2 weeks ago

Can’t wait!!

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3 weeks ago

🥳🙌

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3 weeks ago

Awesome! Cant wait to meet you!

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3 weeks ago
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So much fun chatting about The Better Mother and getting real about writing and publishing with Teresa and Sheri on One Final Twist! Catch the full interview on YouTube.

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1 month ago
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Had the best time visiting Fonts Books in McLean, VA today. Right away I pull into a parking spot and see my book in the window!! 😱 I signed 13 copies and dropped off some fun swag - totes, pens and bookmarks. Thank you to Amber and the staff! ❤️

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1 month ago
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📣Mark your calendar! Join @jennvdk.bsky.social, author of🤰THE BETTER MOTHER🍼 for an author talk with Courtney Psak and Audrey J. Cole at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore (Scottsdale, AZ) this upcoming week, FEBRUARY 20!

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1 month ago

I can't wait!!! Other attending thriller authors include Ashley Winstead, Lucinda Berry, Kaira Rouda, BA Paris, Jason Rekulak, Sarah Pekkanen, Audrey Cole, Miranda Smith and more!! 😱

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1 month ago
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Everyone's support of the release of my debut thriller has been so wonderful. If you've been considering getting a copy, now's a great time! And here are 2 indie bookstores in my area that have signed editions ready to ship - just mention "signed" in the order notes! 🙏❤️ #AuthorSky #BookSky

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