“Be sure to give me a signed copy of your first book!”
She probably didn’t realize how important those words were. For all I know, she wrote them on dozens of papers. But those words changed the way I thought about myself and gave me the courage to try. They ignited a dream I never forgot. And so I dedicated my first book to her. Unfortunately, Mrs. Fite was no longer with us when Time and Again came out. But I think she knows. If you have a great teacher like Mrs. Fite in your life, be sure to thank him or her. For after all, you never know how inspiring your words might be to them as well. Deborah Heal, the author of the Time and Again time-travel mystery series, was born not far from the setting of Every Hill and Mountain and grew up “just down the road” from the setting of Time and Again and Unclaimed Legacy. Today she lives with her husband in Waterloo, Illinois, where she enjoys reading, gardening, and learning about regional history. She has three grown children, four grandchildren, and two canine buddies Digger and Scout. She loves to interact with her readers, who may learn more about the history behind the books at her website www.deborahheal.com and her Facebook author page. Her books may be purchased in paper and ebook formats at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com. (Pssst! Unclaimed Legacy is on sale for your Kindle--only 99 cents until the end of September. [caption id="attachment_1616" align="aligncenter" width="300"] These are my literary babies. I'm expecting another due in the winter.[/caption]A Path to a Brighter Future