A Tender Hope
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Few authors look forward to revision letters, but that’s because they don’t have Managing Editor Kristin Kornoelje on their team. Kristin’s incredible attention to detail and her thoughtful analysis of characters’ motivation have given me new perspectives on my own work and made me a better writer. She’s a true blessing.
Director of Marketing Michele Misiak does so much more than her title might imply. In addition to constantly looking for new ways to promote my books, a job that she does exceedingly well, she serves as my gateway to Revell, answering myriad questions and educating me about the constantly changing world of publishing and social media. I’ve learned so much from Michele.
I’m convinced that Karen Steele doesn’t sleep. She wears several hats, including Senior Publicist. In that role, she’s on what seems like a perpetual search for ways to spread the word about my books. Radio and print, interviews and reviews, blog tours, social media—Karen’s got them all covered, and not just covered, but covered well. I couldn’t ask for a better publicist.
We’ve all been told not to judge a book by its cover, but if you’re like me, you do exactly that. That’s why I’m so grateful that Cheryl Van Andel is part of the team. As Revell’s Art Director, she’s responsible for those gorgeous covers that are your first look at my stories. This is the fourteenth cover she’s created for me, and I can honestly say that each one has exceeded my expectations. Somehow Cheryl always manages to capture the essence of each story and to create covers that are both beautiful and unique. What a wonderful talent!
I am deeply grateful to Vicki, Kristin, Michele, Karen, Cheryl, and the rest of the Revell staff for everything they do.
Dreams have always been an important part of Amanda Cabot’s life. For almost as long as she can remember, she dreamt of being an author. Fortunately for the world, her grade-school attempts as a playwright were not successful, and she turned her attention to novels. Her dream of selling a book before her thirtieth birthday came true, and she’s been spinning tales ever since. She now has more than thirty-five novels to her credit.
Her books have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Award as well as the HOLT Medallion and the Booksellers’ Best and have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists.
A popular speaker, Amanda is a member of ACFW and a charter member of Romance Writers of America. She married her high school sweetheart, who shares her love of travel and who’s driven thousands of miles to help her research her books. After years as Easterners, they fulfilled a longtime dream and now live in the American West.
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Table of Contents
Cover
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Books by Amanda Cabot
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Cimarron Creek, TX
Descendants of Emil Henderson
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