The Doctor's Lady (30 page)

W
hile the writing of a book may be a solitary endeavor, getting a book ready for publication is a team effort. There were many, many people who worked on
The Doctor’s Lady
, and I am deeply grateful for each person who helped at one stage or another.

I must give special recognition to my Bethany House editors Dave Long and Sharon Asmus for their dedication to me and this story. They believed in me, went above and beyond the call of duty, and pushed me hard (sometimes painfully so) to make this story the best it could be.

I’d also like to thank my critique partner and talented historical romance novelist, Keli Gwyn. She deserves a medal of honor for thoroughly critiquing my book not once but twice (and in some places even three times). Her attention to detail and her suggestions were an enormous blessing, not to mention her faithful and loving encouragement in everything I do.

Last but not least, I’d like to thank my husband. Without his daily support and help, I would not be able to accomplish nearly as much as I do. He’s willing to pitch in and do
anything
that needs to be done so that I have time to fulfill my dream of writing amidst the very busy life of mothering and homeschooling our five children.

Thank you, Readers, for taking the time to join me in this adventure west with Priscilla and Eli. I would love to hear from you! In fact, hearing from readers is one of the best things about being an author. Here are several ways you can connect with me:

Mail: Jody Hedlund

P.O. Box 1230

Midland, MI 48641

Website:
JodyHedlund.com

Email:
[email protected]

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/AuthorJodyHedlund

Twitter: @JodyHedlund

JODY HEDLUND is a historical romance novelist and author of the bestselling book
The Preacher’s Bride
, which won the 2011 Award of Excellence from Colorado Romance Writers. She received a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and a master’s from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. Currently she makes her home in Michigan with her husband and five busy children.

Books by Jody Hedlund

The Preacher’s Bride

The Doctor’s Lady