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Everyone has a story to tell...

And you never know where those stories will take you. I've been all around the world, back to Bible times and into the future. My latest adventure took me to 1932 Gee's Bend, Alabama.

Come, let me tell you a story...

Learn more about Leaving Gees Bend, my debut historical novel that was inspired by The Quilts of Gee's Bend art exhibit.

This novel was inspired by The Quilts of Gee's Bend art exhibit.

When I think of Ludelphia Bennett, the heroine of LEAVING GEE'S BEND, I see a courageous, young girl who looks something like this.

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G.P. Putnam's Sons

"authentic and memorable" -- Booklist

"stunning debut" -- First Draft Magazine

"rural Alabama of 1932 is brought to life"
-- School Library Journal

"strong tale of hope and survival"
-- Library Media Connection, *recommended

"captivating... a tale that will stay with the reader forever" -- Robin Smith, Bookpage.com



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