Stars in the Grass. Hmm. I wonder why today’s featured author chose this name for her book. Read her bio to find out. Hint: Has something to do with fireflies!!
Would you like to win a copy of the book? Simply share a childhood memory of a starry summer evening.
About the book:
Nine-year-old Abby McAndrews has just experienced her greatest loss, and in its wake, her family is unraveling with guilt, grief, and anger. Her father, Reverend McAndrews, cannot return to the pulpit because he has more questions than answers. Her older brother Matt’s actions speak louder than the words he needs to confess, as he acts out in dangerous ways. Her mother tries to hold her grieving family together, but when Abby’s dad refuses to move on, the family is at a crossroads.
Stars in the Grass, set in a small Midwestern town in 1970 is an uplifting novel that explores a family’s relationships and resiliency. Abby’s heartbreaking remembrances are balanced by humor and nostalgia as her family struggles with–and ultimately celebrates–life after loss.
About the author:
Ann Stewart, Christy Award Winner for Debut Novel 2017, and her husband Will raise two daughters and a flock of sheep on their Virginia farm where fireflies light up the sky on warm summer nights. Ann originated three of AMG’s Preparing My Heart books (including Preparing My Heart for Advent) and writes a column “Ann’s Lovin’ Ewe” for the Country Register, contributes to Mentoring Moments and has written for Proverbs 31. Her background in drama and film bring her characters to life. When she’s not directing music or writing, she loves Madame Secretary, This is Us, and UVA Basketball.
Where to find the book: Amazon
See the book trailer!
Website: www.annmariestewart.
I enjoyed reading Stars in the Grass. Thank you for sharing about Ann Marie Stewart.
Melissa, thank you for stopping by today. Blessings.
I’ve read this book. I really enjoyed it.
I would like to win a copy. My childhood memory of looking up at all the stars is seeing a whole bunch of stars in the sky and wondering why some stars are brighter than others. When I asked this question to my parents they told me when a star(s) are brighter than others that means God is welcoming another angel that has earned their wings. I found that very interesting. So now when I see a star that’s brighter than it gives me a sense of peace just like it did when I did when I was a child.
Hope I win. Please enter me.
I haven’t read but would love to win a copy my childhood memories are being outside of the evening and looking up at the stars naming The big dipper, little dipper and so on Thank you for the amazing giveaway I haven’t read any of this Authors books!