Jana Kramer.Photo:Harper Collins Publishers, Dave Kotinsky/GettyWith anew fiancéand a fresh outlook on life,Jana Krameris turning a new page — literally.The country star and podcast host has written a new book, titledThe Next Chapter,which will share with readers how she moved on and found peace following a painful divorce, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.“I wish I had this book when I was going through my divorce, because I would be able to, A, relate to someone and go, ‘OK, what might I be going through?’ or, ‘Oh yes, that’s exactly how I’m feeling,’” she says. “We just put the words on paper, andThe Next Chapterhas come to life.”Kramer, 39, says she and ex-husbandMike Caussin(who share daughter Jolie, 7, and son Jace, 4) actually had a deal to write another book together — but when theydivorced in April 2021, the plans fell through.Still, Kramer felt she had a story to tell, one that she mapped out in diary entries that helped her process the split and, in turn, chronicle the month-to-month of life after heartbreak.Courtesy of Jana Kramer“You go through so many emotions,” she says. “I’ve seen friends now get divorced and I’m like, ‘I know exactly the moment you’re at, but I promise you in four months, you’ll be here.’ But you don’t see it when you’re in it.”TheWhine Downhost notes that althoughThe Next Chapterbegins with her divorce, it’s less about Caussin and more about her own journey, as its pages unpack childhood trauma and the lingering effects ofher first abusive relationship.“I don’t want the book to be about [Mike]. This book is about me,” she says. “This book is about reflecting on my journey, and then looking in the mirror going, ‘OK, what did I miss? What can I do better on? What can I learn from?’”Kramer began writing the book while she was still single — and though there were talks with her editor about holding off on publishing it until she’d found love again, theOne Tree Hillalum says she felt strongly about not doing that, as she believes true happiness lies in being able to love herself.Courtesy of Jana KramerOf course, things change with time, and as it turns out, Kramerhasfound love again; she andScottish soccer coach Allan Russellannounced their engagement earlier this month after six-and-a-half months of dating.“I am just so happy. If you would’ve told me two-and-a-half years ago that I would be here, I would’ve been like, there’s no possible way,” she says. “But once I started believing that I deserved it, that’s when things started to change.”Jana Karmer, Allan Russell.Christopher Polk/gettyWhile Kramer says that all new relationships start with a fear of possibly repeating past mistakes, she’s finally been able to get past that, and has found a happily ever after with Russell, 42.“When you’re healthy, you attract healthy,” she says. “If something were to happen, you can walk away going, ‘OK, I tried.’ I’d rather live a life of trying than live a life of a cold heart, and not putting myself out there.”The Next Chapteris out on Oct. 24, and is available for pre-order everywhere books are sold.
Jana Kramer.Photo:Harper Collins Publishers, Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Harper Collins Publishers, Dave Kotinsky/Getty
With anew fiancéand a fresh outlook on life,Jana Krameris turning a new page — literally.The country star and podcast host has written a new book, titledThe Next Chapter,which will share with readers how she moved on and found peace following a painful divorce, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.“I wish I had this book when I was going through my divorce, because I would be able to, A, relate to someone and go, ‘OK, what might I be going through?’ or, ‘Oh yes, that’s exactly how I’m feeling,’” she says. “We just put the words on paper, andThe Next Chapterhas come to life.”Kramer, 39, says she and ex-husbandMike Caussin(who share daughter Jolie, 7, and son Jace, 4) actually had a deal to write another book together — but when theydivorced in April 2021, the plans fell through.Still, Kramer felt she had a story to tell, one that she mapped out in diary entries that helped her process the split and, in turn, chronicle the month-to-month of life after heartbreak.Courtesy of Jana Kramer“You go through so many emotions,” she says. “I’ve seen friends now get divorced and I’m like, ‘I know exactly the moment you’re at, but I promise you in four months, you’ll be here.’ But you don’t see it when you’re in it.”TheWhine Downhost notes that althoughThe Next Chapterbegins with her divorce, it’s less about Caussin and more about her own journey, as its pages unpack childhood trauma and the lingering effects ofher first abusive relationship.“I don’t want the book to be about [Mike]. This book is about me,” she says. “This book is about reflecting on my journey, and then looking in the mirror going, ‘OK, what did I miss? What can I do better on? What can I learn from?’”Kramer began writing the book while she was still single — and though there were talks with her editor about holding off on publishing it until she’d found love again, theOne Tree Hillalum says she felt strongly about not doing that, as she believes true happiness lies in being able to love herself.Courtesy of Jana KramerOf course, things change with time, and as it turns out, Kramerhasfound love again; she andScottish soccer coach Allan Russellannounced their engagement earlier this month after six-and-a-half months of dating.“I am just so happy. If you would’ve told me two-and-a-half years ago that I would be here, I would’ve been like, there’s no possible way,” she says. “But once I started believing that I deserved it, that’s when things started to change.”Jana Karmer, Allan Russell.Christopher Polk/gettyWhile Kramer says that all new relationships start with a fear of possibly repeating past mistakes, she’s finally been able to get past that, and has found a happily ever after with Russell, 42.“When you’re healthy, you attract healthy,” she says. “If something were to happen, you can walk away going, ‘OK, I tried.’ I’d rather live a life of trying than live a life of a cold heart, and not putting myself out there.”The Next Chapteris out on Oct. 24, and is available for pre-order everywhere books are sold.
With anew fiancéand a fresh outlook on life,Jana Krameris turning a new page — literally.
The country star and podcast host has written a new book, titledThe Next Chapter,which will share with readers how she moved on and found peace following a painful divorce, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.
“I wish I had this book when I was going through my divorce, because I would be able to, A, relate to someone and go, ‘OK, what might I be going through?’ or, ‘Oh yes, that’s exactly how I’m feeling,’” she says. “We just put the words on paper, andThe Next Chapterhas come to life.”
Kramer, 39, says she and ex-husbandMike Caussin(who share daughter Jolie, 7, and son Jace, 4) actually had a deal to write another book together — but when theydivorced in April 2021, the plans fell through.
Still, Kramer felt she had a story to tell, one that she mapped out in diary entries that helped her process the split and, in turn, chronicle the month-to-month of life after heartbreak.
Courtesy of Jana Kramer
“You go through so many emotions,” she says. “I’ve seen friends now get divorced and I’m like, ‘I know exactly the moment you’re at, but I promise you in four months, you’ll be here.’ But you don’t see it when you’re in it.”
TheWhine Downhost notes that althoughThe Next Chapterbegins with her divorce, it’s less about Caussin and more about her own journey, as its pages unpack childhood trauma and the lingering effects ofher first abusive relationship.
“I don’t want the book to be about [Mike]. This book is about me,” she says. “This book is about reflecting on my journey, and then looking in the mirror going, ‘OK, what did I miss? What can I do better on? What can I learn from?’”
Kramer began writing the book while she was still single — and though there were talks with her editor about holding off on publishing it until she’d found love again, theOne Tree Hillalum says she felt strongly about not doing that, as she believes true happiness lies in being able to love herself.
Of course, things change with time, and as it turns out, Kramerhasfound love again; she andScottish soccer coach Allan Russellannounced their engagement earlier this month after six-and-a-half months of dating.
“I am just so happy. If you would’ve told me two-and-a-half years ago that I would be here, I would’ve been like, there’s no possible way,” she says. “But once I started believing that I deserved it, that’s when things started to change.”
Jana Karmer, Allan Russell.Christopher Polk/getty
While Kramer says that all new relationships start with a fear of possibly repeating past mistakes, she’s finally been able to get past that, and has found a happily ever after with Russell, 42.
“When you’re healthy, you attract healthy,” she says. “If something were to happen, you can walk away going, ‘OK, I tried.’ I’d rather live a life of trying than live a life of a cold heart, and not putting myself out there.”
The Next Chapteris out on Oct. 24, and is available for pre-order everywhere books are sold.
source: people.com
