"I read it end to end (again!) yesterday. It's really good, funny, and insightful and just spicy enough."
"I was delighted to see how [incident] ended up as a catalyst for a great dénouement."
"Fun and funny."
"Some of the best descriptive writing I've read in a long time."
"The introduction of Brynn delighted me and was a great example of how literature doesn't have to hit us over the head to make us wiser and more inclusive."
"The dialogue flowed and revealed."
"I loved the...passage between Mary Frances and the priest. Maybe too long to embroider on a pillow, but so good."
"The characters she meets, her adventures, etc. had me wanting to turn the page again and again. Here’s where I found myself really rooting for Mary Frances."
"I knew there was hope for Mary Frances when she refused to carry the meds."
"You have a very strong sense for character development and setting up the environment and sense of place."
"The characters were real and alive. The story was engaging. I thought you painted the scenes beautifully."
"Where can I get more of your books?"
"Validating. Reminded me SO MUCH of my family."
"I also loved the story lines of each child. All well fleshed-out and told with wit."
"You have a wealth of knowledge that you successfully incorporated on travel, photography, social media, town councils, among others. Most importantly, you capture Mary Frances' journey toward a healthy sense of Self."
"Reading it for the second time. I find myself looking forward to the time I spend with Mary Frances."
"Finished it a few days ago. Now I miss Mary Frances."
"You bring the reader on a journey through characters that are well thought-out."
"Really related to her decision whether to accept a relationship that's less, or to risk having none at all. Never thought I'd see that in a book in a character my age."