title: A Cup of Comfort for Writers: Inspirational Stories That Celebrate the Literary Life
author: Colleen Sell
description: Colleen Sell (Eugene, OR) is the editor of more than sixty published books, including many titles in the Cup of Comfort series. She has been an author, ghost writer, magazine editor, journalist, columnist, essayist, and copy writer.
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  [DEDICATION](index_split_003.html#filepos1370)
  
  To my husband, always. And to my readers, especially those who gave me a
  chance with my first Avon series and have followed me into this second one. I
  hope you find the Ruthvens’ stories as fun to read as they were to write.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [ACKNOWLEDGMENTS](index_split_003.html#filepos1454)
  
  Thanks to my fabulous editor, Elle. Your wisdom and encouragement make every
  book better. Jan and Karen, you’re both amazing. Every time I read your work,
  I’m inspired. How did I ever get by without your thoughtful critiques, help
  with plotting, and fabulous feedback? And a huge thanks to you, Charis, for
  letting me talk through my “road trip” tale with you.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  CONTENTS
  
  [Dedication](index_split_001.html#filepos300)
  
  [Acknowledgments](index_split_002.html#filepos708)
  
  [Prologue](index_split_004.html#filepos4328)
  
  [Chapter One](index_split_005.html#filepos13187)
  
  [Chapter Two](index_split_006.html#filepos35