Keep Me in Your Heart (48 page)

Lurlene McDaniel
began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. “I saw firsthand how chronic illness affects every aspect of a person’s life,” she has said. “I want kids to know that while people don’t get to choose what life gives to them, they do get to choose how they respond.”

Lurlene McDaniel’s novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. Her books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. Her bestselling novels include
Don’t Die, My Love; I’ll Be Seeing You; Till Death Do Us Part; Hit and Run;
and
Prey
.

Lurlene McDaniel lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.