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Dear Reader,

Some books are born more easily than others. Such was the case with this one. Not long ago, I had an opportunity to travel to Kentucky and North Carolina. Being from the desert, I fell instantly in love with the rolling green hills and the beautiful mountains. I knew I wanted to set a story there, give some characters a home. Our trusty book tour led us through some beautiful and interesting places. But it was during a tour of The Little Loomhouse in Louisville, run by the Lou Tate Foundation, that my heroine came to life. Charmed by handweaving, we next visited the Weaving Room and Gallery in Crossnore, North Carolina. And Laurel Ashline’s tale really began to take shape.

Lou Tate was a talented woman of vision. She put her skill to good use, helping rehabilitate World War II soldiers coming home with shattered limbs. The weaving school at Crossnore began in 1920 and still provides funds for the Crossnore School started by Dr. Mary Martin Sloop and her husband. The school teaches Appalachian children who might otherwise not receive an eduction.

This book isn’t Lou Tate’s or Dr. Sloop’s life stories, although both are worthy of being called heroines. I did want my heroine to be a weaver and to help a child become whole again. Alan Ridge’s injured daughter, Louemma, showed up in my head one day to fill that role. By the time my journey ended, Laurel, Alan and Louemma’s story had almost written itself. I hope you enjoy the hours you spend with these characters. And if you ever have the opportunity to visit either of the weaving rooms, tell them Roz sent you.

Roz Denny Fox

I love hearing from readers. Write me at P.O. Box 17480-101, Tucson, Arizona 85731. Or e-mail me at

rdfox@worldnet.att.net.