Is there a follow up to the book before we were yours?

“A [story] of a family lost and found . . . A poignant, engrossing tale about sibling love and the toll of secrets.”—People

“Before We Were Yours is sure to be one of the most compelling books you pick up this year. . . . [Lisa] Wingate is a master-storyteller, and you’ll find yourself pulled along as she reveals the wake of terror and heartache that is Georgia Tann’s legacy.”— Parade

“One of the year’s best books . . . It is almost a cliché to say a book is ‘lovingly written’ but that phrase applies clearly to Lisa Wingate’s latest novel, Before We Were Yours. This story about children taken from their parents through kidnapping or subterfuge and then placed for adoption, for a price, clearly pours out of Wingate’s heart. . . . It is impossible not to get swept up in this near-perfect novel. It invades your heart from the very first pages and stays there long after the book is finished. Few novelists could strike the balance this story requires but Wingate does it with assurance. There are a lot of books that will catch your eye this summer, some from our best storytellers. Make sure this one is on your radar. It should not be missed.”—The Huffington Post

“[An] affecting new novel.”—The New York Post

“Every now and then a novel comes along that sweeps me off my reading feet. Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate, is such a book. . . . It’s a great book-club read, one of those books that teaches you something, gives you lots to discuss and even more to think about. . . . Take note: This may be the best book of the year.”—Shreveport Times

“This story is heartfelt and genuine, especially as Wingate explores the idea of home and family from a youngster’s point of view.”—Historical Novels Review

“Lisa Wingate takes an almost unthinkable chapter in our nation’s history and weaves a tale of enduring power. That Georgia Tann and her Memphis Tennessee Children’s Home Society could actually exist, unraveling the lives of countless children, stealing their pasts and changing their futures, will give you chills. But the real feat of this stirring novel is how deeply Wingate plunges us into the heart and mind of twelve-year-old river gypsy Rill Foss. Rill’s utterly singular voice will stay with you long after the last page is turned, as will Wingate’s courage to follow her anywhere. . . . Vivid and affecting.”—Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of Circling the Sun

“A powerful tale of family, of sisters, of secrets kept and secrets shared. I absolutely loved this book. I’m still basking in the afterglow, in shock at the true-crime elements, in awe at the journey of these characters who seem to have immortal souls.”—Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Yes, there is a new novel coming in 2020! It's a story steeped in an incredible and little-known bit of history as startling and heart-tugging as the true events that inspired Before We Were Yours. When I learned of it, I knew I had to write about it.

As a little sneak preview, why don't I take you along on a recent research trip? You might pick up a hint or two about the book. Ssshhhh... it's just between us. ;)

Can you imagine all the people who've passed beneath these lofty oaks? John Wayne was one of them. He rode right up the front drive and stopped his trusty steed at the yard gate.  

I'm not sure whether he noticed the unique bottle garden

inside that picket fence, but I did! 

What stories could this room tell, I wonder? 

Just across the levee, the Mississippi river is passing by.  

Back in the day, you could've opened the shutters  

on that sunny upstairs gallery and waved at the riverboat  

passengers steaming along.

Speaking of stories, Matt Housch told me some  

great ones at Cane River National Historical Park.

Visit this fascinating place if you have a chance. Or support a National Park near you and give the staff a hearty thanks.These devoted people keep our history and our wild spaces thriving and protected.  

Here's another place filled with stories. I  

can't wait to tell you how those stories are connected 

Taking a little time to trade tales with my gracious hosts. The  

best thing about stories is the way they bring us together.  

There are no better people anywhere in the world than  

I'll sign off for now. I hope to see you on the paperback tour,

or perhaps when Before and After hits stores in the fall. In the meantime, wherever this note finds you, I hope it finds your world filled with good reading and adventures to remember.  

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