I am deeply grateful to …
My writing colleagues, Susie Larson and Sharon Hinck, for coming alongside to applaud me as Mercy’s story and persona took on flesh, and Brandilyn Collins and James Scott Bell, for advice, direction, and perspective.
An amazingly gifted editorial team at WaterBrook Multnomah, especially Shannon Hill, Jessica Barnes, Laura Wright, and Mick Silva. Your insights sharpened this story’s every page.
My family, particularly my husband, Bob, and my parents, Bill and Judy Horning, for unflagging encouragement.
Chip MacGregor at MacGregor Literary, for affirmation at every turn.
Kindred spirits Kathy Sanders Zufelt, Linda Emmert, and Tanya Siebert, for life support during the hectic cross-country move when this tale took form.
God, the very essence and shape of everything wonderful and good.