A great Book!

My teacher, Mrs.Young has read us all four of your books. I loved every single one. My two favorites are most likely, Saving Shiloh and Shiloh Christmas. When my teacher said she was reading us her all time favorite book, and showed us, I was a bit doubtful about it. But when she read it, it was nothing like I thought it was GREAT! I hope you make a tenth one in the future. Just two questions, is this based off a true story? And, How did you think of making all of the characters and plots, did it take time? That’s all! Thanks.

Yes, it does take time to think up all the characters and plots.  I put far more time into just the “thinking” part of writing a book than I do in the actual writing.  The scene plays out in my mind, and then I think, what would Marty do next?  How would Judd react?  When should his dad find out about the dog?  And somehow, everything comes together in my mind