Jerri Hines

 Every now and then, an opportunity comes along that stays with you forever. For me, one of those moments was the privilege of co-authoring The Waking Bell with the legendary Jackie Weger. AMAZON         IBOOKS        NOOK         KOBO Jackie has always been known for her unforgettable characters and emotionally rich storytelling. While historical fiction wasn’t her usual path, authors carry stories inside of them, waiting for the right time—and the right voice—to bring them to life. With The Waking Bell , it was clear to me that these characters had been living within Jackie for a long while. Handing me such deep, layered souls to work with was a gift, and my greatest hope was to do them justice. Jackie is, without question, an amazing writer. Her strength lies in her ability to create characters who breathe—who carry all the weight of human failings, struggles, and triumphs. As for me, I’m an old soul, most at home in...