RaeJean Hasenoehrl

If author RaeJean Spencer Hasenoehrl could live inside a television show, it would be "Finding Your Roots." Or maybe "Who Do You Think You Are?" What the heck, she would choose both. Hushed histories. Truths swept under the rug. Facts secreted away because they didn’t meet the status quo. These are the stories that speak to RaeJean, who uses the pen names of Alta Ione for historical fiction and Florence Ione for inspirational non-fiction. Her stories center around working-class people. She's not afraid to write about difficult subjects such as grief, depression, and hardship. Each story may have heartbreak at its core, but hope is dauntless, and so are her characters. The author grew up in Morgan, Utah, which has a rich pioneer heritage, and now resides in Northwest Washington. Much of RaeJean's writing is shaped by information from old newspapers, journal entries, and other historical documents. Her timeless themes speak of grit, determination, hope, grace, and love. Visit altawrites.com for beautiful photography, inspired messages, and updates about future novels and inspirational nonfiction books.