Acknowledgments

My relationship with God has been the greatest blessing in my life! As I enter a new season, I have learned to trust Him a little more and complain a whole lot less.

There are so many people that have touched my life during this literary journey. I’d like to thank:

My exceptional mother and wonderful family. I am blessed to have you all in my life.

Dannette Hargraves and Jenlene Arrington for listening to my ideas at all hours of the day and keeping me motivated.

My agent, Sha-Shana Crichton, and my editor, Joylynn Jossel-Ross, for their encouragement and inspiration. I appreciate your wisdom and guidance.

My sorors and friends. Life just wouldn’t be the same without your presence.

My pastor, Bishop Millicent Hunter, and The Baptist Worship Center family. What an awesome place to learn and grow stronger in Christ.

Church ministries (especially First Baptist in Jeffersontown, Kentucky), book clubs (especially Valencia Samuel’s book club in Illinois. I miss you ladies!), bookstores, libraries, sororities (especially Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.), and my faithful readers and supporters.

I pray that you’ll enjoy Tender to the Touch. . . .