New York Times Bestseller

The Verdant Cage is an instant New York Times bestseller! I'm overwhelmed. If you've seen my TEDx Talk, you know that writing has both sustained and saved me. It's my church, my office, my shelter, and I've been immeasurably grateful to make a living off of it since 2021. But little girl Jessie still fantasized about hitting this milestone. Growing up in rural Minnesota, living miles from the nearest town on the end of a dirt road, part of her writing dream was seeing her name on the list. And now it's happened!

Thank you to Madison Pelletier, who did a magnificent job editing this book, Liz Wayant for the gorgeous cover, Jill Marsal for making the deal, independent bookstores and libraries for spreading the word, and especially readers who gave this book a chance. I am forever grateful. ❤️

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