Acknowledgements

This book would not have been possible without the help of so many people. My family has been my cheering section throughout my publishing journey. I am blessed to have their love and encouragement.

A big thank you goes to my editor, Megan Lee, who corrects my mistakes, and champions my stories, and to Nicola Martinez for her continuing support of my writing and for her wise Christian leadership at Pelican.

My marvelous critique partner, Betsy Norman, was at it again. She makes me a better writer and she is a wonderful friend. The Barnes & Noble Brainstormers keep me focused on my stories and are a highlight of my week. Thank you, Jill Bevers, Liz Czukas, Sandy Goldsworthy, Karen Miller, Betsy Norman, Liz Steiner, Sandee Turriff, and Christine Welman.

My Mo’s Crew friends encourage me along this writing journey. Thank you, Justen Hisle, Mary Hughes, Leigh Morgan and Edie Ramer.

I have a huge support system within the WisRWA community. Thank you, Carla Cullen, Brenda Nelson-Davis, Tricia Quinnies, and Maureen Welli. Likewise, I am grateful for my friends in my SCBWI community, and the ACFW community. My church family in Wisconsin and countrywide has been a huge blessing to me as always.

And last, but definitely not least, to the Lord God Almighty, for giving me the gift of creativity and breath each day to write these stories. I am a cancer survivor, and not a day goes by that I don’t praise the Lord for his healing. To God be the glory.