I recently had the privilege of writing a short story slated to be part of a book of short stories. This is my first foray into short fiction, and it was a challenge for me. I enjoyed being part of this project so much.

I’m sure you’ve heard it said that each story an author writes contains a bit of themselves within the words. That is true of the short story I wrote. I thought I would let you know the story behind the story.

Back in the 1960s, when I was around ten-years-old, I was walking home and found a brooch in the gutter. The brooch was beautiful, with a stone that looked like a ruby. My birthstone is the ruby, which I knew at that age. I loved that piece so much.

Hurrying home that day, I showed the pin to my mother. She told me I should take the jewelry back and as at the closest house where I found it. Instead, I hid it away in a box and eventually forgot I had the brooch.

Years later, I tried to find the people who lived in that house. I wanted to see if the pin belonged to them. The woman who lived there had died. I didn’t find any of her family or a way to return the brooch.

When we decided on the topic of a piece of jewelry or a gemstone, my thoughts went to that brooch. I thought of a what ifscenario and Hidden Truth came to life in my head and then on paper. 

Our book, The Jeweler’s Heart, released September 1^st. I hope people enjoy these short stories about the history behind the gems the jeweler finds. This is a great way to try out some new authors. I hope you enjoy.

The Jeweler’s Heart

Ben and Marnie Pearson never intended to start a jewelry collection. But when they were given a box of leftover jewelry at an estate sale, they were intrigued by the colorful contents . . .

The sparkling jewels featured in this collection may have been passed down through generations or discovered accidentally, but each has its own unique story. From diamonds to emeralds, opals to rubies, these stones have witnessed it all.

Here in The Jeweler’s Heart are their fascinating tales told by several of the talented writers of ChiLibris. For fans of inspirational fiction and heartwarming tales, The Jeweler’s Heart is a treasure.

Includes stories by Gayle Roper, Stephanie Grace Whitson, Veronica Heley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Tracy Higley, Amanda Dykes, Cara Putman, James Scott Bell, Susan Meissner, Sunni Jeffers, Louise M. Gouge, Angela Hunt, D’Ann Mateer, Amy Wallace, Janet Chester Bly, Kate Angelo, Lenora Worth, and Nancy J. Farrier.