In a divided town during a dangerous era, who can be trusted? Liberty, Indiana, is home to a stop on the Underground Railroad operated by Anna Brent and her father, covert abolitionists who harbor runaway slaves traveling toward freedom. The Brents must be very careful; anyone caught aiding runaways is subject to imprisonment under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. So when Anna begins to write columns denouncing slavery in the local newspaper, she must adopt a pen name. Even the newspaper’s editor, Daniel Stanton, does not know the author’s true identity. Daniel takes a risk publishing the columns—his job, his newspaper, and his very life might be in danger. When Anna’s work on the Underground Railroad is threatened, can she turn to Daniel, a man she barely knows, to ensure the safety of the slaves so dear to her? Will she and Daniel be willing to risk everything for their beliefs—including their personal liberty?
My passion is to write entertaining and inspirational fiction that demonstrates God's significant purpose for each of His children. I've always loved to read fiction and write--I still have my grade school journals along with the ragged notebook pages from my attempts at writing a mystery series during junior high.
When I was seventeen, I left my small hometown in Ohio and drove to Virginia to attend Liberty University and Regent University. With degrees in journalism and communications, I moved to Colorado Springs to work as the corporate publicity manager for Focus on the Family. It was in the Springs that I met and married Jon Dobson...and that's when the adventure really began.
I wrote three novels before a publisher decided to publish Together for Good. My next novel, Going for Broke, will be published in Spring 2007.
Jon and I have two adopted toddlers (Karly and Kiki), and we currently live in Southern California. As I seek after God, I hope the stories He's etched in my heart will give readers a glimpse of His love and grace even when they don't understand His plan.
