Sydney asked Rene Denfeld:

First off, I need to thank you so much for this beautiful book! I just finished reading it (I could not put it down), and I'm so thankful to have had this experience. The message was so encouraging and uplifting, and Naomi's story was so compelling. I hope to read more about her story and the ongoing search for her sister. My question is: what was the main thing that inspired you to write your first work of fiction?

Rene Denfeld I had an extremely difficult childhood and every day after school I'd go to the public library, which was my sanctuary. I learned early about the power of story and imagination to save lives—the poetry of the books became the poetry of my life, the ability to find hope even in despair. In writing fiction I feel I can capture that poetry of life and the lessons I've learned. This novel was especially inspired by my twenty years as a foster-adoptive parent, as well as my own career as an investigator :)

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