Jennifer E. Tirrell

Author • Speaker • Encourager

Stories of faith, family and legacy.

Jennifer’s Official Bio

Award-winning Author, Jennifer E. Tirrell is a kinship-adopted orphan who grew up to become a devoted stay-at-home mother. Her writing often includes the natural beauty around her. She uses creation and the Word of God to point both adults and children to the Creator. Her stories are shaped by faith, confirmed by history, and centered on Truth. With boldness and vulnerability, she invites you to merge your roots, purpose, and blessings—and live all-in.

Available for podcasts, interviews, women’s events, church gatherings, book clubs, and more!

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer E. Tirrell is an award-winning author, speaker, and encourager who writes for both adults and children. Through fiction, children’s literature, articles, devotions, and speaking, she explores faith, family history, belonging, and the beauty of creation.

Her adult novel, Jane’s Secret, is a split-time story of mystery, faith, and generational legacy inspired in part by Jennifer’s own family history. Her children’s books include the award-winning bestseller Little Sprout Says Yes! and the Pets to the Rescue, A Cousin Crew Series.

Jennifer brings warmth, storytelling, Scripture, and practical encouragement to audiences, inviting them to consider not only the stories they have inherited—but the legacy they are creating for those who follow.

Her work has been featured in Focus on the Family, Lifeway, Guideposts, and other publications, as well as in multiple collaborations.

Interview & Speaking Topics

Faith that Outlives Us

How prayer, faith, and the choices of one generation can influence the generations to follow.

When God Works Behind the Scenes

Recognizing God’s hand in circumstances we never could have planned–and learning to trust Him with the pieces we cannot yet understand.

The Story Behind Jane’s Secret

Family history, an ancestral mystery, a golden key, an English chapel–and the remarkable discoveries that continued even after the novel was written.

From Rejected to Chosen

The personal story and Biblical truth behind Little Sprout Says Yes! and what adoption teaches us about belonging in God’s family.

For Writers: Just Start

Encouragement for writers who sense God calling them to write but are waiting to feel ready.’

Have another topic in mind? Jennifer is happy to tailor a conversation or presentation to your audience.

FEATURED BOOKS

JANE’S SECRET

SPLIT-TIME SUSPENSE • FAITH • FAMILY HISTORY • LEGACY

At the heart of Jane’ Secret lies a mysterious golden key passed through generations. Two women, separated by centuries but bound by blood, must uncover a family secret whose legacy reaches far beyond either of their lifetimes.

“Jane’s Secret is an effortless read for all ages, a story truly worth experiencing. I found myself
utterly captivated, unable to put it down until I uncovered every clue and found the answers right
alongside her.”

Ginger Sanders

Author, Speaker, Television Guest Co-Host
Billy Graham Rapid Response Chaplain

More about Jane’s Secret

Little Sprout Says Yes!

ADOPTION • BELONGING • FAITH • FAMILY

Inspired by Ephesians 1:5, Little Sprout Says Yes! follows an imperfect little one-horned goat as he discovers where he belongs, and introduces children to the beautiful truth of adoption into God’s family.

Award-Winning Bestseller

“In ‘Little Sprout’ by Jennifer Tirrell we see again God’s gentle and welcoming hand. This colorful little book is an embracing gift to youth everywhere.”

Leo Hindery, Jr.

CEO, Author, Philanthropist

More about Little Sprout Says Yes!

Book Awards and Recognitions

2026 America’s Birthday Hero, Golden Scroll and Christian Market Book Awards finalist

2025 Little Sprout Says Yes! Angel Award, Christian Indie Award, BIBA finalist, Best Book finalist

2024 BRMCWC Foundations Award, Duffy Goes to Heaven.

2023 ACWC Sparrow Award, Lucky Me.

2020 Chosen by the NH Poet Laureate to be included in Covid Spring, Granite State Pandemic Poems.

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