It was such a personal journey for me, and I needed to do it by myself. I wouldn't even read anything written by anyone else for fear I would internalize someone else's thoughts. I wanted every word to represent my feelings, emotions and experiences.

Erin Hulshizer

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I wasn't sure how or where my story would end. Once I knew we were granted the awesome blessing of another baby, her arrival became the natural ending to my story. I liked the idea of ending the book with a new beginning.

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Allison and Kate (her daughters) were 7 and 4 (when their brother passed away), and I wanted them to always feel they remembered their brother, even if they had to read to be reminded.

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To those who read my book, I hope to share the power of hope and compassion and the tremendous strength and peace that can be found in faith.

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They hurried when they could, and dozed when they had to, hiding in tangles of bloodtwig and heartsease at the edge of the road.

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Oh, it's Applekit!" Cinderpelt yelped in mock astonishment. "I thought for a heartbeat there was a giant burr chasing me. Never mind. When we stop, I'll help you untangle them.

— Erin Hunter

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