Sherri

Sherri asked Lisa Wingate:

I just finished "Before We Were Yours." Not only was I captivated by how you told this story, weaving in and out of time, but also bringing to life Georgia Tann. I wasn't familiar with the Tennessee Children's Home Society at all. Thank you for writing this. I have never given a book 5 stars but I loved it so much. Time for me to read some more of your books. Which book of yours should I read next?

Lisa Wingate Love it that you were so excited about Before We Were Yours! I suggest Dandelion Summer and the other three Blue Sky Hill books. The North Carolina novels (3) and three related novellas are good choices also. The three novellas are included in an anthology called Sisters. The novels are: The Prayer Box, The Story Keeper, The Sea Keeper's Daughters. And, many of my readers say to be sure to read Tending Roses, my first novel that is still going strong 15 years after publication. There are more, but that's a good start! Thanks for asking. Lisa
UPDATE: An audiobook is planned for Tending Roses. After so many reader requests for this over the years, I'm excited to reveal this.

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Lisa Lawrence

Lisa Lawrence asked Lisa Wingate:

“The Book of Lost Friends” has so much that stays with me as a reader. The school scenes with Benny were so real: The kids with raised hands, “Oh, oh!” and then speaking without permission. Aunt Sarge telling Benny that the good teachers always leave. Lisa, your mom Sharon was my colleague in OK years ago. Are those school examples from your own experience, or maybe from your mom?

Laura Cobrinik

Laura Cobrinik asked Lisa Wingate:

My Mom and I read "Before We Were Yours," & loved it. My Mom is 85 & wrote a memoir about my grandmother titled, "A Different Mother." In many way it covers similar subjects as your book My Mom asked me if she should send you a copy. The book won the "Best Non-fiction Award" at the IBAX conference in Roselle, NJ. If we send you a copy would you read it? Sincerely, Laura Cobrinik

Bonnie

Bonnie asked Lisa Wingate:

Lisa...Judy Stanford was named that by her adoptive parents, the Staffords. Since Avery Stafford is her grand daughter, it is assumed that Judy Stafford married at one point and had a son whose name was also Staffird. Did Judy marry a man with last name Stafford so she became Judy Stafford Stafford. I’m confused as to how Judy Stafford’s name carried over to her son??? Please clarify. I loved the book!

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