In 2006, I fulfilled a lifelong dream by compiling and publishing a southern gospel songbook titled The Great Beyond, named after one of the cherished songs included in the collection.

Since I was young, it had been a dream of mine to bring together some of my favorite gospel songs in one place. I never truly believed it would happen—but with a lot of faith and persistence, it did.

Each song in this book holds deep personal meaning for me. As I prepared it, I read through every word carefully, and my brother and mom sang each song with me to ensure accuracy and harmony. The songwriters and or copyright holders had to be contacted for permission to publish each individual song. It was a true labour of love—one filled with hard work, tears, and many prayers.

My hope is that everyone who opens this book will be touched, uplifted, and comforted by the timeless beauty of these songs.

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In 2018, I wrote and self-published my very first children’s book, A Very Special Christmas Story. For years, I had been building a limited number of rustic wooden nativity sets each Christmas, and each time, I’d think how meaningful it would be to pair them with a simple book that tells the Christmas story. Life was always busy, so the idea stayed on the shelf—until I finally decided to bring it to life.

I wrote the story as if I were reading it aloud to my nieces and nephews—simple, heartfelt, and filled with wonder. I sent the manuscript to my sister-in-law, who illustrated it beautifully, bringing warmth and charm to each page. I then colored the illustrations using Adobe Photoshop, giving them a handcrafted feel that complements the rustic style of the nativity sets.

The first print run was done through a budget-friendly print-on-demand service—really just a trial to see how the book would be received. I was overwhelmed and humbled by the positive response. The book quickly sold out locally, which meant I didn’t even have the chance to promote it more widely.

In 2019, I knew it was time to take the next step. After exploring several options, I chose to work with Friesens Corporation, a top-quality printing company located right here in Manitoba. How special it is that this book was written, published, and printed in the very province I call home.

For this new edition, I made some exciting updates: the illustrations have been completely recolored, a few additional pages were added to improve the layout and flow, and while the story remains true to the original, the final product feels more polished and inviting. I’m thrilled with how it has come together—it truly feels like a real book in my hands.

Books are available to purchase through my online shop or retail location. I hope it becomes a meaningful part of your family’s holiday tradition.

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Purchase through Gospel Publishers in Greenland, MB.

Purchase through Coles – Parkland Mall in Yorkton, SK.

Purchase through Coles – Shoppers Mall in Brandon, MB.

A glimpse into the journey of getting my book printed through Friesens Corporation from Altona, MB.

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Netties Expressions® books are available to be sold in retail locations. If you’re interested in selling my books through your retail location, please send an email to: jennette@jennettewiebe.com

I’ll be in touch with my wholesale rates as well as the current retail rates.