Dedication
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THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO …
My mom, Kay:
Fourteen years ago, I woke up from a dream in the middle of the night on New Year's night, turned on my computer, and just started typing. Ultimately, I wrote A Melody for James. It was my first book, and, I wrote it entirely in secret. Every morning, from the hours of 4 to 6 AM, I wrote, getting this story out as quickly as I could but telling absolutely no one I was doing it.
Halfway through writing it, I printed out my progress and mailed it to my mom with a simple note. “I'm writing a book. Let me know what you think of it.”
For a week, half a novel sat on my mom's counter because she was afraid to read it — afraid it would be bad and then she'd have to pretend she enjoyed it. Finally, she could ignore it no longer. She sat down to read and couldn't stop because she became so engrossed in the story. She got to the end of what I'd sent her, picked up the phone, and called me at work.
“This is your mother,” she said by way of preamble. “I want you to quit your job, go home, and finish that book!”
So, here it is, Mama. The finished book, 14 years later. I hope you enjoy it as much the second time as you did the first.
A Melody for James: Song of Suspense Series Part 1Copyright Notice
Dedication
1-9Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
10-19Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
20-29Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
30-39Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Reader’s GuideReader’s Guide Luncheon MenuCrunchy Chopped Salad with Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
Turkey Sausage Spaghetti Sauce
Fresh Garlic French Bread
Mascarpone Cheesecake with Vanilla Almond Crust
Reader’s Guide Discussion Questions
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