About the Author

Ann Stewart and her husband, Will, raise two daughters and a flock of sheep on their Virginia farm where fireflies light up the sky on warm summer nights. Music, theater, teaching, and an MA in Film and Television, propel Ann's creative storytelling.

Ann originated the series and wrote three of AMG's Preparing My Heart books, and writes "Ann's Lovin' Ewe" for The Country Register, contributes to Mentoring Moments, and has written for Proverbs 31.

Reviews

"Stars in the Grass reminds us that even when we think God has forgotten us, we're forever on His mind. Ann Marie Stewart's writing is outstanding and her voice captivating. I fell in love with this intriguing novel from the first page."
--Bestselling novelist Kate Lloyd, author of Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, and Forever Amish

"Ann Marie Stewart writes with immeasurable spirit as she probes the deep currents of faith and love. Abby McAndrews tells her compelling tale of family grief with truth and admirable humor. Stars in the Grass is a powerful novel that will light your way."
--Alyson Hagy, author of Boleto and Ghosts of Wyoming

"Ann Marie Stewart's beautifully crafted prose depicts a family in deep turmoil as they walk through a dark valley. . . . Told in first-person narrative by nine-year-old Abby, Stewart gets her voice just right as a precocious child thrust into the world of grief. A thought-provoking and sensitive look into the different paths each family member travels in the aftermath of tragedy, the role of God and faith along the path, and the way time wraps its way around this family until they each can embrace the truth and move forward."
--Elizabeth Musser, bestselling author of The Long Highway Home and The Swan Hous

"In this remarkable novel, Ann Marie Stewart explores the aftermath of tragedy with intelligence, grace, and subtle humor. Stars in the Grass is a story of great loss, but also of great hope. A beautiful, haunting tale, it is one I won't soon forget.
--Ann Tatlock, award-winning author of Once Beyond a Time

"Told through the persepective of nine-year old Abby, Stars in the Grass offers a realistic look at the heavy toll tragedies can inflict on families. No easy answers, but many glimpes of grace are expressed through the neighbors and friends who help the family begin their journey of healing."--Lynnn Waalkes "Christian Market Magazine" (2/9/2017 12:00:00 AM)