A thank-you to Lindsey Ciraulo and Tad Fisher, my crackerjack team of first readers. They help me plug leaks and patch holes so my editor doesn’t have to. Thank you, thank you!
I’m incredibly blessed by the team at Revell who take my manuscript, scrub and polish it, create a beautiful cover to slip it into, and then get it in the hands of readers: Andrea, Barb, Michele, Karen, Cheryl, Mary. You’re all such extraordinary people! And a thank-you to my wonderful agent, Joyce Hart, who has the gift of encouragement.
I spent time walking in Philadelphia with Nick Cvetovic, found through the Travel Channel, who created an outstanding, customized tour focused on the city prior to the Revolution. Thank you for the excellent work you did on my behalf—including a sneak peek into an historical home in Elfreth’s Alley.
Director Becky Gochnauer at the Hans Herr Haus in West Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania, was an invaluable resource—so helpful and so knowledgeable. The Hans Herr Haus, built in 1719, sparked my imagination of a young 1700s farm, carved out of the wilderness. And the Ephrata Cloister, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is definitely worth a visit. Don’t miss the gift shop! Lots of unusual books you can’t find elsewhere.
A thank-you to my faithful readers who asked for a sequel to Anna’s Crossing. Originally, it was contracted and written as a stand alone, not a series. But I’m so glad you wanted more! You’re the best. Just. The. Best.
Last but never least, my gratitude goes to the Almighty One. His providence never fails.