Hello, again!

I’m sending a GIGANTIC thank you to every reader!

When the Heart Cries is in its second printing! I'm hearing from you daily and I so appreciate the notes of encouragement and to hear how many of you are enjoying this novel and passing it on to other family members and friends. That says an awful lot, doesn't it?

When the Heart Cries made it on this month's top ten list on Christianbook.com and is now available in hardback through Crossings Book Club, Crossings.com And . . . it's time for me to get out and meet some of you.

On Tuesday, October 17th I'm having my first book signing—two of them:

First Signing ~

Where: Sweet Spirit Christian Bookstore
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 80
Marietta, GA. 30068
When: At noon
Contact number: 770-565-7722
Authors present: Rene Gutteridge, Eric Wilson, and Cindy Woodsmall

Second Signing ~

Where: Cornerstone Christian Bookstore
1770 Presidential Circle
Snellville, GA 30078-5687
When: 7 P.M.
Contact number: 770-972-2261
Authors present: Rene Gutteridge, Eric Wilson, and Cindy Woodsmall

I'm really looking forward to seeing those of you who are able to come out and visit a while.

Peace,
Cindy

Hello, Faithful Ones,

As you know, it's been a very hard few weeks for the Amish community. I couldn't even make myself write about it until now. I think in many ways I've taken on a new perspective as I've talked with my Amish friend via her phone shanty to my cell phone. Through broken words and trembling voices, we shared the heartache and I came to an even deeper respect of what faith and humility can cause in a human heart.

My friend had two nephews at the Amish school where the shootings took place—
her sister's children. Those males were part of the ones released that awful day. But their focus was never fully on their own pain. She felt strongly that the Amish community could not have begun to heal if Roberts’ widow and children had been treated poorly in any way. And through a faltering voice, she told of their deep, deep gratefulness for the believers across this country who fell to their knees with them during this tragedy.

Peace in Him,
Cindy