Meet Heather Kaufman at Rendezvous ’24

Join authors and readers at JustRead Rendezvous on November 15, 2024, near Chicago, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. Meet Heather Kaufman, a participating author, and discover what she’s reading!

About the Author

Heather Kaufman is the author of multiple books and devotions, praised by Kirkus Reviews for writing “a charming and well-crafted tale.” She delights in highlighting the goodness of God through storytelling and holds an MA in English, Writing Studies from the University of Missouri—St. Louis. When not reading, writing, or accumulating mounds of books, Heather can be found exploring new parks with her husband and three children near their home in St. Louis, Missouri.

You can learn more about Heather Kaufman and her books on her website at hmkstories.com.

Genre: historical fiction, biblical fiction

Currently reading: A Lady’s Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Angela Bell

About the Featured Title

Up from Dust: Martha’s Story (Women of the Way #1)

Martha of Bethany is no stranger to adversity. After her mother’s untimely death, Martha shoulders the responsibility of raising her siblings–quiet and studious Lazarus, and wild and rambunctious Mary. She finds solace in friendship and the beginnings of first love, but just as Martha begins to imagine a new future, hardship strikes again and her dreams crumble into dust.

Ten years later, Martha’s friend pleads for the new teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, to come and heal her husband. When Martha discovers that the carpenter-rabbi is connected to her past, she’s not sure she can trust him with her future. But as he continues to perform miracles, the invitation to believe becomes harder to resist, renewing Martha’s hardened heart, even as she faces an unknown future.

“A biblical story with a heart for today’s world, pulling out an array of joy and hope, sorrow and loss.”–Mesu Andrews, award-winning author

“Taking us on an intriguing journey through heartbreak and healing, Heather Kaufman leads her readers directly to the joy of the empty tomb.”–Connilyn Cossette, award-winning author

More in this Series: Before the King: Joanna’s Story

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about JustRead Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who (Event page), and how (Authors page or Readers page). We’d love you to join us and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read Heather Kaufman’s book? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!