Small Town Girl (39 page)
Authors: Ann H. Gabhart
Tags: #Fiction, #Christian, #Historical, #FIC042030, #Man-woman relationships—Fiction
W
riting a book and then seeing it into print is a long process and one that involves many people. First an author’s family must give the writer time and space to go into an imaginary world and live there for hours each day. I thank my family for their support and love as I returned to Rosey Corner.
My first visit to Rosey Corner in
Angel Sister
was inspired by my mother’s stories of growing up in a small community here in Kentucky. The echo of her life and the lives of her sisters is not quite as strong in this story, but the little town of Rosey Corner still owes its creation to them. I’m indebted to these four women for their examples of strength and love and for their stories and laughter.
I thank my wonderful editor, Lonnie Hull DuPont, who encourages me to tell my stories and then helps me make them better. Barb Barnes makes sure the words sing with as much clarity and beauty as possible. I thank the whole team at Baker Books who work on each of my books to make them the best they can be, from the beautiful covers and the right titles to every word inside.
My agent, Wendy Lawton, is a continuing source of encouragement and caring, and I appreciate all she does to walk me through the business side of book publishing while at the same time helping me focus on writing the best story I can.
I’m ever thankful for the gift of words the Lord has given me. He is the source of all words and all love.
Finally, I thank you, my readers. It has been a joy to share my stories with you and to hear your comments and stories in return.
Ann H. Gabhart
, a small town girl herself, still lives on a farm just over the hill from where she grew up in central Kentucky. She loves books, playing with her grandkids, and walking with her dogs. She and her husband are blessed with three grown children and their spouses, along with nine grandchildren. Ann is the author of more than twenty novels for adults and young adults. Her Shaker novel,
The Outsider
, was a Christian Book Awards finalist in the fiction category.
Angel Sister
, Ann’s first Rosey Corner book, was a nominee for inspirational novel of 2011 by
RT Book Reviews
magazine.
Visit Ann’s website at
www.annhgabhart.com
.
Scent of Lilacs
Orchard of Hope
Summer of Joy
The Outsider
The Believer
The Seeker
The Blessed
The Gifted
Angel Sister
Words Spoken True
Small Town Girl
