In the Shadow of Jezebel (45 page)
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ach book takes on a life of its own—a rocky road, smooth sailing, or somewhere in between. The consistent thread through every project, however, is the tribe of folks necessary to finish the work. And the Lord always surrounds me with amazing people!
First and foremost, to the whole Revell team—thank you beyond words for listening to the Spirit’s direction as you make decisions. To the three dear women I work with most closely—Vicki Crumpton, Jessica English, and Michele Misiak. You make writing fun! Some of the hard things about publishing become a labor of love because of your wit and wisdom. (And you are all three lightning-fast on that “reply” button!)
Thank you to Suzanne Smith, Research Librarian at Multnomah University, who streamlines my research time considerably.
My critique partners, Meg Wilson and Michele Nordquist, have again been so faithful to read, edit, comment, and encourage.
Thank you to my literary agent, Karen Ball, who is an amazing cheerleader, coach, and “Ball” of fire!
I’d also like to thank the great folks at Jones House Creative—
Matt and Tracy Jones and Emily Scifres. You have worked so hard to establish a professional presence with my website and social media. Thanks for being in my corner.
To Eric and Deanna Rice, thank you for opening your home to me as a quiet writing retreat when I needed it.
To three new friends, Mark and Teri Mayerstein and Raelene Searles, who gave me a new perspective into Jewish culture and challenged me to go deeper into the Temple.
Thanks to my niece, Joni Reeves, who gave insight into the deep emotional struggles of some of these characters through her counseling training at Indiana Wesleyan.
Thank you to my prayer team for the faithful prayers when my “red flag” requests appeared in your in-boxes! Only heaven can fully appreciate the battles you’ve won for me and my family.
This story hit very close to home. While I was researching and writing, my dad went to be with Jesus, and both my daughters gave birth for the first time! Thanks to all who sent notes of sympathy and encouragement at my dad’s passing. And thanks to my daughters and sons-in-love, who allowed me to attend the births of my grandbabies—and to my whole family, who let me retreat for weeks into my writing cave.
As always, to my beloved husband, Roy. I couldn’t do this without you. Spiritually, physically, emotionally—you give me yourself, and I’m refreshed, so I can pour out my passion on a page.
Mesu Andrews’s
deep understanding of and love for God’s Word brings the biblical world alive for her readers. She and her husband, Roy, enjoyed fourteen years of pastoral ministry before moving to the Pacific Northwest to pursue the next step in God’s calling. They have two married daughters and enjoy visiting their growing tribe of grandkids. Their Rottweiler–pit bull, Bouzer, snuggles at Mesu’s feet while she writes, and both enjoy the cozy warmth of a fire on rainy Northwest days. Mesu loves movies, waterfalls, and travel. You can keep up with her news at
www.mesuandrews.com
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