Mary Bourque Marcotte is an accomplished writer who uses her skills to provide a glimpse into the Louisiana life she loves. Retired after teaching English for 28 years, Mary is an avid quilter, reader, and traveler. She lives in central Louisiana with Richard, her husband of 42 years and the love of her life. Their three sons, Will, Adam, and Rory, are happily married to beautiful girls--Stacey, Jenny and Meggan. Adding to the joy in their lives are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mary is quite familiar with the noise and joy of a large family living in a small space. She adds authenticity to her fictional characters by infusing the small quirks of those she loves into each character. Though the towns in the novel do not exist, the landscape and places she describes is true to the charm of small towns, the natural landscape, and the mystique of Louisiana.
