Writing A Letter Unwritten has been an incredible journey, and I could not have done it alone.

To my family and friends, thank you for your unwavering encouragement and love. Your affection for JoAnn and Bonnie gave me the courage to share their story with the world.

As a first-time writer and seldom reader, I had much to learn about this process. It all began when I submitted my original manuscript to Your Beta Readers. Their network of Beta Readers helped me shift the focus of the story to the incredible women in this book, instead of the history lesson my first draft had become.

To my editor, Darby, and everyone at Book Butchers, thank you for your patience and expertise in refining this book. You helped bring my vision to life. Among Darby’s many invaluable suggestions was to send the final draft to a professional Formatter—a service I hadn’t known existed before.

Robynne and the staff at Damonza provided meticulous formatting for eBook, paperback, and hardback editions. They also created the cover design, which I am deeply proud of and which perfectly captures the spirit of this book.

Finally, to the readers, thank you for opening these pages. My hope is that the stories within will inspire you as much as they have shaped me.

This book is as much yours as it is mine.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Randy Rauh