My agent, Terry Burns of Hartline Literary Agency, represented Dianne Price, author of the Thistle Series. Ashberry Lane released the first of the series, Broken Wings, just a week shy of her passing on to Glory. Ashberry offered Dianne the contract knowing she had terminal cancer, and did everything in their power to get that first book out.
We all knew they were pretty much dropping everything to get this done for her. I had the privilege of visiting with her on Facebook a few weeks before she died. I was inspired and amazed at her humor and faith. She joked with me about it being bath day and feeling so wobbly she might drag the nurse down with her.
She told me that bed baths are called "cat licks" in Scotland, and we shared about Oregon where she lived. I'd lived there too as a child. I knew this was a kindred spirit. One of her greatest joys, flying, is one of my greatest fears and I'd hoped to share that with her. But God called her home. I know we'll be friends in Heaven.
You can read more about Dianne and her books, and excepts as well, at this Ashberry Lane link. I'll be giving away an e-version of her Broken Wings on Monday, September 16. Just leave a comment between now and then, and I'll have a drawing. Blessings, prayers and hugs to Dianne's family.
Beloved Author Gone - Her Books Live On
Oh, how wonderful she was able to see her book in print and do an interview before leaving for Heaven. I pray for a spirit that can come across to others like she has...considering how much she has been through. What a lovely woman of God.
ReplyDeleteJody, you're right. Dianne's passing is bittersweet. As Christians, we hope for the day when there will be no more sickness or dying. Meanwhile, we can look forward to seeing those who trust in Jesus in heaven.
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