With this novel more than any other, I was amazed at what God was working in my own life that correlated with what was unfolding in the story. I don’t outline prior to writing, so when I say I was amazed, I’m talking literal Are you serious, God? moments as my fingers flew across the keys. I’m thankful for the very real and personal ways in which God speaks and guides me as I write. I’m thankful, too, for the people He graciously placed in my path:
My editors, Amanda Bostic and L.B. Norton—thank you for seeing what I can’t see and for helping to shape these characters, places, and situations I craft in my head. I love this team!
My publisher, Allen Arnold—thank you for your encouragement and wisdom, and for always making yourself available. You are a consummate leader, and I’m privileged to know you.
Becky Monds, Katie Bond, Eric Mullet, Ruthie Dean, Kristen Vasgaard, Ashley Schneider, and Jodi Hughes—thank you for the creative energy and hard work you put into Thomas Nelson Fiction. I’m amazed at what you do and thankful to be a part.
Tina Jacobson—you are much more than a literary agent. Thank you for your counsel and your desire to see me be all that God has called me to be.
Edna J. Cash—thank you for being everything from a personal intercessor to a personal editor, not to mention mom and sister in Christ. I will never know this side of heaven the extent to which I’m blessed because of you.
Earl and Joyce Cash—thank you for your constant love and for going above and beyond in your support of my novels. Who knew I’d have personal publicists in The Villages? I love it!
My blog family—you have encouraged me, prayed for me, sharpened me, and walked alongside me. I can’t thank you enough for being there—not just for me, but for one another.
Bill, Quentin, and Cameron—I thank God for the privilege of growing with you, of enduring life’s twists and turns with you, and of experiencing God’s faithfulness with you. You are God’s precious gifts to me.
To you, the reader—I’m so thankful that you would give of your time to read Hope Springs. Please know that I prayed for you before you picked up the book. And as you close it, I pray that God will speak to you powerfully as to the plans He has for your life. I also want to extend to you an invitation to join our active blog community at KimCashTate.com