I received a lot of great reader feedback from Ohio.

Kathy Prine Fath was kind enough to send me some old photos of Beaver Creek where she grew up-the setting for Ohio. Unfortunately they were not clear enough to use in my newsletter, but here is a photo of David K. Fath, Jr., presenting Ohio to his mother for her birthday. Kathy mentioned that one of her fond memories growing up in Beaver Creek was sledding on a hill in a very large cow pasture behind the cemetery. On very rare occasions a lucky sledder would pick up enough speed on the way down to continue his ride on across the frozen swamp that ended just at the bank of the Beaver Creek. Fortunately no one ended up in the creek.

Here are some photos from my daughter's wedding, May 1, 2004
Dianne/Rachel	Jim/Leo/Rachel/Dianne	Mike/Heather/Makaila

Here are two photos of my granddaughter, Makaila

Presently my husband and I are building a new house. We are really excited because the lot is 2 ½ acres in beautiful desert surroundings. Everyone who builds in this area must keep a portion of their lot in natural desert. We will have a guesthouse, which I hope to open up to other writers.

As far as writing, I am undergoing the process of finding an agent. I would rather spend my time writing than looking for publishers. The novel that started out as a sequel to Keeper of Hearts, previously referred to as Thy Brother's Keeper has been revised and changed to The Baron's Secret. It was put on the shelf for awhile as we were busy with Rachel's wedding, The birth of our granddaughter and planning for our new house project. But I am writing full-time again, and loving it!

I've so many ideas! I've started a sequel for The Baron's Secret, but also have other ideas I'm pursuing. Once I get an agent, I would like to write at least one book per year, devoting more time to writing. Please pray for me that I'll make the right match with an agent and keep checking back to see what's new!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Some quotes regarding

Keeper of Hearts…

…I've read Proper Intentions and Storm and am now reading Keeper of Hearts. I loved the first two very much and thought it couldn't get any better but I can't begin to tell you how much I am enjoying Keeper of Hearts! …You and Francine Rivers are my favorite authors because you put every piece of our Christian life in your novels…Karen Abbotts, Black Forest, Co

Ohio…
…I love reading books that are set in the 1800-1900 period and have become very fond of the Christian romances. I must tell you that up to this point, Janette Oke had been my favorite author, but now that I have read your book Ohio, you have taken that spot!…Teri Ann Ellis

…Well last night I finished Ohio. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am going to order Keeper of Hearts today. Castor Oil and Lavender was such a good conclusion to the series……I live very close to Greene County. I live in Washington County which adjoins to the north….Kathy Flinchbaugh

Just wanted to tell you that I am reading your OHIO book and just absolutely love it!!! It is so exciting since I live in Arcanum, Ohio, and we go to Greenville and Dayton all the time!!! What an exciting book ... as I read about the area and all!!! I just can't wait to finish this book tonight or tomorrow evening and begin on another of your books and can't wait to get the new one that follows OHIO too!!! I love the way you write ... grabbing attention right away and keeping me wanting to read more and more! …Dianne Magnuson