Kathleen asked Rhonda Riley:

This was a fabulous book, I wasn't sure I wanted to read it but as I read the characters spoke to me. Certainly an unusual book and I mean that way in the best way possible, you certainly researched your material. I felt like I knew everyone. I look forward to your next book. Please keep writing. Who encourages you the most?

Rhonda Riley My friends. I have a group of women friends who are very good at being happy for me. They encourage me on that most basic level of support. They all have some struggles, illnesses, etc. but they just keep going. They get up each day and get their jobs done. And they cheer me when I do the same. Their support is about who I am and our friendship. But I also take a lot of encouragement from readers and reviewers--like you. It helps to know when I am writing that there are people who read and liked my work, people who will want to read what I am writing now. I cherish that. And, of course, every time I read a good story and beautiful language, I am encouraged and reminded of why I want to write. And, yes, I am continuing to write. Thank you for your encouragement. Keep reading!

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