A new girl, Kristin, comes to town, and a group of three friends quickly becomes four. Kristin is immediately confronted by the church bully, Greta, and has to learn how to deal with harassment in a Christian manner. But, there's a bigger secret lurking in this little town church. A secret between Ellie and Alma that has lasted over 50 years. What could it be? See how the girls, and adults, learn how to extend forgiveness and understanding to their friends as well as their enemies.
I was born on September 29, 1971 in Fairfield, Alabama. We moved to Georgia when I was four and then on to Texas in March of 1979 when I was seven. I've always loved to write and can remember my 5th grade teacher calling my mother to laugh about the fact that he had asked for a one page story and I provided him with five. Yes, I'm long winded. I was also extremely shy and found that writing was a way to give my otherwise quiet self a voice. I have written poetry and many short stories in addition to the Sonshine Girls series.
A very good friend of mine, Lori Kaufman, always told me that I need to write a book and have it published. Of course, I laughed. I was never good at finishing things. But in November of 2005 I did sit down and begin to write that book. "It's about time," Lori scolded.
I finished the book in three months, the entire time e-mailing it back and forth between Lori and Tiffany Dauzat who both encouraged me by always asking for more.
I now live in Conroe, TX with my husband whom I've been married to for over 18 years and six children. I attend Lifestyle Community Church in Conroe, TX where I help with the children's ministry and puppet team.
