His Darling Bride (Echoes of the Heart #3) (31 page)

Acknowledgments

An author cherishes each unexpected encounter that opens the door to possibility. Chance meetings on two recent trips became the inspiration that flourished into the journeys of
His Darling Bride
artists Bethany Darling and Mike Taylor.

I’d like to thank Steven Fey, of Steven Fey Fine Art Photography, Bainbridge Island, Washington (
stevenfeyphotography.com
), for more than his valuable insight into large-format photography. His uncompromising philosophy for sharing his view of the world as he does (rather than pursuing more contemporary digital techniques) became the core of Mike Taylor’s commitment to his own unique perspective.

I’d like to thank Robert Lange and Megan Aline of Robert Lange
Studios (RLS), Charleston, South Carolina (
robertlangestudios.com
),
for their generosity and passionate pursuit of inspiration and community. The diversity of art in their studio helped me frame the
pro
gression of Bethany Darling’s creative voice. Their residency
pro
gram and desire to support artistic experimentation, networking, funding, and volunteering was the genesis of the art co-op and outreach programs depicted in this work of fiction.

Please support local artists in your community.

About the Author

Anna DeStefano is the award-winning, nationally bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the Mimosa Lane novels and the Atlanta Heroes series. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, she’s lived in the South her entire life. Her background as a
care provider and adult educator in the
world of crisis and grief recovery lends itself to the deeper psychological themes of every story she writes. A wife and mother, she currently writes in a charming northeast suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, not all that different from her characters’ beloved Chandlerville. She is also a workshop and keynote speaker, a writing coach, and a freelance editor.

Get to know Anna at
annawrites.com/blog
and the Anna DeStefano: Author page on Facebook, where she shares her inspirations, her challenges, a healthy dose of honest optimism, and tidbits about upcoming projects.