Once our devotional, Quilting Lessons, was published, we discovered that our journey as writers was taking new turns. We did not know the different tasks we would take on. To name a few: We are now known as authors and speakers. We are marketers and promoters of our book and line of notecards. We are event organizers, vendors, and managers of a website. However, the role we enjoy most is that of encouragers. When we hear from our readers it is an honor. The conversation between authors and readers is a unique gift that touches our hearts deeply.

As a shy sixth grader, I pursued activities I loved, such as reading, writing, and drawing. Because I enjoyed these pastimes, I did not mind the solitude. In the spring, my teacher gave a Language Arts assignment to write and illustrate a story. I spent hours drawing my protagonists at our family dining room table. As the deadline loomed, I rushed to print by hand the remainder of my story.