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Starry, Starry Night

The star that led the three wise men could be the same star wished upon this Christmas-time by three young women.

In the opening story, "Christmas Child," 15-year-old Melanie feels cheated when her baby sister, born during the holidays, lives only a few hours. But the baby's brief life shows Melanie the lasting value of love.

Brenda struggles between noble intentions and earthier desires when she becomes a dying boy's final chance for happiness in "Last Dance."

The closing story, "Kathy's Life," presents a 16-year-old who appears to have it all. Kathy is beautiful, intelligent, and has the perfect job as a live-in caretaker for a couple's baby boy. But not everything is as perfect as it seems. Must Kathy give up the one person she loves most in the world?

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Here’s a fact you may not know.  My summer release, BREATHLESS, will be my forty-third original book for Random House!  I can hardly believe it.  Years of doing something I love to do, writing.  Lucky me.   I’ve been writing for a long time and these days I run into grown girls who tell me, “I read all your books when I was in school.”  Some tell me, “I still read your books.”

However, the words I love to hear most of all are from readers who tell me, “I never read a book straight through until I started reading yours.”  That’s so wonderful!  Knowing my books started a reader on the road of reading is awesome.  It makes worthwhile all the hours I’ve spent in front of a computer talking to “people” (characters) who only live inside my mind.  But until my characters and I start “talking”, a story can’t come to life, so I’m always glad to hear from my imaginary friends.

Now, I’d like to hear from you, my reader friends.  Your encouragement is all I need to keep the stories falling out of my imagination onto a printed page.  Thanks so much for your loyalty and support.  You, my readers and fans, mean the world to me!

Best wishes,

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