There are so many people at Gallery and Pocket to thank. They’ve made a new-to-them author feel welcome and have all gone out of their way to not only help me feel included but also to help make these books the best they can be. I especially want to thank my editors Sara Quaranta, Molly Gregory, and Marla Daniels for their guidance through all four novels and three novellas. I really am a writer who needs an editor, and I’m grateful for their feedback. The same goes for all the folks who copyedited and proofread the manuscripts. Editing all those Amish phrases, words, and actions isn’t always easy, and I’m in awe of their patience with me.
I’d also like to thank Lynne and Laurie, aka Team L & L. Lynne is my invaluable first reader, and Laurie not only manages my street teams but also does about a hundred other things for me throughout the year.
No note would ever be complete without mentioning my husband, Tom. He cleans the house when I can’t, brings me soup when I won’t leave my desk, and never points out that all the “people” I’m worried about are actually made-up characters from my books. He’s the best.
Finally, I owe a huge thank-you to my readers. You’re the reason I still love to write. I write books that I hope you’ll want to read. I’m so grateful for your letters, Facebook chats, tweets, and smiles. Truly, I am blessed.
READER QUESTIONS
What did you think about Kendra’s hurt and anger at Nate’s careless remark in the opening scene? Have you ever been the recipient of a thoughtless comment? Or have you ever been like Nate and said something you regretted?
What did you think about Kendra’s relationship with the Eight? How do friends’ relationships change over time? Are you friends with someone now whom you weren’t especially close to years ago?
Kendra is one of my favorite characters I’ve ever imagined. I loved how much she sacrificed for her siblings. How do you think those sacrifices affected her siblings? How did they affect her? Do you think her life would have been different had she been more selfish?
I enjoyed writing about Naomi’s struggles. I purposely wanted her to have some growing pains and to make some mistakes. How do you think her mistakes and struggles will help her as she grows older?
What did you think about Naomi’s and Kane’s relationship? What do you think will happen to Naomi and Kane in the future?
How do you feel the Lord is your “Trustworthy One”?
How could you apply Psalm 37:3, “Trust in the Lord and do good,” to your life?
How could you relate to the Amish proverb, “Instead of pointing a finger, why not hold a hand?”
More from this Series
Promises of Tomorrow
A Precious Gift
Friends to the End
The Patient One
Book 1
The Loyal One
Book 2
The Protective One
Book 3
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DIANNE BOMAR AT THE NEW STUDIO
A practicing Lutheran, SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighty novels, which have been translated into multiple languages. During her years of researching the Amish community, she has depended on her Amish friends for gossip, advice, and cinnamon rolls. She lives in Colorado with her family and writes full-time.
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Names: Gray, Shelley Shepard, author.
Title: The trustworthy one / Shelley Shepard Gray.
Description: Gallery Books trade paperback edition. | New York : Gallery Books, 2020. | Series: The Walnut Creek series ; 4
Identifiers: LCCN 2019042301 (print) | LCCN 2019042302 (ebook) | ISBN 9781982100933 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781982133832 (library binding) | ISBN 9781982100940 (ebook) | ISBN 9781982133818
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