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This isn't really a question, but I loved loved loved your book! A good friend of mine read it and told me I had to read it. She was so right. I know you just finished this one, but is there another book in the works, I so hope? Vicki
Glendy Vanderah No need to ask a question, Vicki. I love hearing from readers! You're very kind to let me know you loved (x 3) my story! Having a debut book come out …moreNo need to ask a question, Vicki. I love hearing from readers! You're very kind to let me know you loved (x 3) my story! Having a debut book come out has been distracting for my writing, but I hope to finish a few ideas I've been working on in coming months. Then it's up to agent and publisher! Happy day to you:)(less)
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Your novel Where the Forest Meets the Stars is absolutely stunning. What inspired you to write the story? Was there a particular character you felt you related to? I felt like the message in the book was about trying to live your life as fully and immersed as possible despite the fact you could get hurt and facing the vulnerability that loving entails, was this deliberate? Thanks so much!
Glendy Vanderah Hi Paige,

Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed my book! Many people and situations inspired the characters and plot. The main idea came to m…moreHi Paige,

Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed my book! Many people and situations inspired the characters and plot. The main idea came to me after I watched a movie called 'Pan's Labyrinth.' In that story, a little girl gets immersed in a strange fantasy while she's going through a harrowing situation. I loved the idea of fantasy helping a child deal with trauma. I decided to set the story in my familiar world of bird biology. (I used to work as an avian biologist.)

The messages you found in the book are right on! And yes, I did want to write a book that helped readers feel hopeful about cancer, depression, family dysfunction, and childhood trauma. I've experienced those things myself or gone through them with friends or family.

Thanks again for writing! I wish you happy reading!

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Glendy Vanderah answered Mary Lee's question:
I was born and raised in Paducah KY. Did you actually work in So Illinois in the Shawnee National Forest?
I sure did! I've worked, camped, and hiked all over the Shawnee National Forest. When I lived there some summers, I sometimes would drive to Paducah for dinner or supplies. One year my family went there to see July 4th fireworks. The Shawnee is one o See Full Answer
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Glendy Vanderah answered Emily Hoffman's question:
I so enjoyed your book! I live in Evanston so it was fun to read that short bit about Jo growing up here. I loved the characters- messy flaws and all. I can definitely see Jo, Ursa & Gabe’s stories translated on the big screen! Can you see your book adapted for a movie? I can’t wait to read whatever you come out with next!
Thank you for writing, Emily! I also enjoy finding real places I know in fiction. I'm so glad you connected with my characters. Always warms my heart to hear that! Yes, many people say they easily see the story as a movie. My agent agrees, and she's See Full Answer
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Glendy Vanderah voted for Where the Forest Meets the Stars as Best Fiction in the Final Round of the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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Glendy Vanderah and 54 other people liked Michelle's review of Where the Forest Meets the Stars:
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"4.5 stars rounded up!

This is not a book that was on my radar at all, but I kept seeing all these rave reviews so I thought I would make some room and take a chance. I'm really glad I did because I normally would have skipped right by it had it not b" Read more of this review »
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"A girl lost from the stars. A woman claiming herself after illness. A man burdened by his mind and family. Each one discovers life and love in spite of their individual trauma. These three are as varied as the stars but their need to move forward wit" Read more of this review »
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I absolutely Loved every single word in this beautiful book! A magical tale about a remarkable girl who brought hope to many. BRAVO Glendy Van" Read more of this review »
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“People think they have to say something, and it never makes me feel better.” “I know. I’ve decided language isn’t as advanced as we think it is. We’re still apes trying to express our thoughts with grunts while most of what we want to communicate stays locked in our brains.”
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“The horrific crush of humanity on my soul. Haven’t you ever felt it?” “I think I have—in Walmart.” “Yes! That place is the worst!”
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