Prize of My Heart (24 page)

A
lthough writing is a lonely pursuit, in reality,
Prize of My Heart
would not be here today without some very special folks who have seen me through the journeys of both writing and publishing.

For the inspiration and creativity I know comes from Him, to God be the glory.

Special thanks to my family, Carrie, Dick, Cheryl and Chaka, Rich and Karen Norato, for their love and encouragement.

Thanks to Lisa Diaz for her friendship and prayers across the miles and over the years, to my brainstorming buddies Annette Blair and Jeanine Spikes, to Amy Stratton for giving the manuscript a final read, and to Dante Giammarco for research help and support during the workweek. To all, thanks for your continuing encouragement.

Thanks to my agent, Mary Sue Seymour, for her faith in me and for handling my career with class and understanding.

Thanks to everyone at Bethany House for all the creative and marketing input that has gone into making
Prize of My Heart
a publishing reality, especially editors David Long and Luke Hinrichs—two considerate and creative gentlemen I feel blessed to be working with.

A lifelong New Englander,
Lisa Norato
lives in a historic village with homes and churches dating as far back as the eighteenth century. She balances writing with a career as a legal assistant specializing in corporate law. When not writing, she enjoys precious time with family and her dog, cooking, reading and television, especially British comedy and historical dramas. You can visit Lisa’s website at
www.lisanorato.com
or follow her on Facebook.

From Bethany House Publishers

Prize of My Heart

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