Justin wrapped an arm around my shoulders as we stared at our miracle child. Like all children, she was an incredible combination of all the wonderful and tragic events that came before her. But Emma Grace was more than that to us, and we had Stella to thank. This child was my sister’s gift, the gift of hope.
Acknowledgments
I would like to express love and appreciation to my incredible husband. Without his constant encouragement, I wouldn’t have had the courage to pursue my dream. I’m also grateful to my daughter Kate, whose insightful comments as a reader and editor helped me be a better writer. Special thanks go to my daughter Laura, who provided inspiration for the book’s message about family and to my son, Nick Pinkerton, who continues to teach me about the power of love and forgiveness.
I am grateful for the advice and guidance I received from members of the Roswell Critique Group. Much gratitude goes to Tom Leidy. Without him, I would never have had the confidence to join the group. Great appreciation goes to Kim Conrey for her sweetness and empathy, to April Dilbeck for her sharp insights and wicked humor, and to Gaby Anderson for her positive comments and gentle suggestions. These women improved my writing and my spirits.
I’m thankful to the men in the group for giving me tips on how the male animal thinks: Marty Aftewicz, who showed me how baseball can be a metaphor for life; Fred Whitson, who schooled me in all things military; Bill Barbour for his positivity; Chuck Storla, my corporate advisor; Mike Shaw, punctuation pundit extraordinaire; and Walter Lamb, my travel guru.
Most sincere gratitude goes to George Weinstein, executive director of the Atlanta Writers Club. Without his knowledge and generosity, I wouldn’t have understood how to “make it better.”
I am thankful to novelists Joshilyn Jackson and Jenny Milchman for their encouraging critiques of my writing. Their kindness and expertise were overwhelming.
I would like to recognize the wonderful women of my book club. These friends have been there for me through good books and bad. They have provided unbelievable support and encouragement along the way: Sharon Bartels, Jolly Douglas, Ann Ligon, Peggy Pitman, and Jan Wilson.
I want to express my gratitude to Cheo Bohachek and Janet Turner for celebrating with me and to Larry Lynch and Greg Earnest for introducing me to the joys of travel.
Finally, I want to thank the best sisters a sisterless girl could have, my dear friends Pat Schernekau and Janice Ledford Scott.
About the Author
Katherine Nichols lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband and two rescue dogs. She is the proud mother of two lovely daughters. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling. She is a member of the Atlanta Writers Club and Sisters in Crime and has been published in ALAN reviews, Equill Atlanta Writers Club magazine, and Shout Them from the Mountaintops: Georgia Poems and Stories.
Note from the Author
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Katherine Nichols
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