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The ABC’s of Azure Springs

Azure Springs is the location of both The Hope of Azure Springs and Yours Truly, Thomas. I have come to adore this tiny Iowa town that is full of heart and adventure, neighborly goodwill, and love. So I had some fun putting together an “ABC” list for Azure Springs! Hope you enjoy it, and comment to add any new ones you think of!

Azure Springs- The fictional location for both The Hope of Azure Springs and Yours Truly, Thomas.

Beauty- Something we all have to learn to define for ourselves (ask Caleb, he learns all about it).

Caleb- Handsome sheriff from The Hope of Azure Springs.

Dead Letter office- Penny works here for three years as she struggles to pay the bills.

Em- Former orphan train rider from The Hope of Azure Springs that realizes life is meant to be lived, not merely endured.

Friends- All of our lost souls have to learn about friendship as they struggle to make new lives for themselves.

George- Em lived under his roof, but who was he really?

Howells- The family that took in Em and who raised Eliza, Mae, and Milly who all play important roles.

Injuries- Em is brought into town when she’s shot, but she’s not the only one who ends up hurt.

Josephine- every good horse needs a name that fits.

Kissing- There’s love in the air!

Lucy- The sister that Em raised until they were separated on the orphan train.

Margaret- Boarding house owner who is a tad eccentric, outspoken, and my favorite character in both The Hope of Azure Springs and Yours Truly, Thomas.

Neighbors- some are lovely, others make life difficult.

Old maid- What Em expects to become.

Penny- Dead Letter Office employee from Yours Truly, Thomas who finds a letter she just can’t let die.

Questions- A friendly wager earns Caleb three questions that Em has to answer. These come in very handy as time goes on!

Reading- Em has always wanted to read but it’s not until late in her life that she learns how.

Sneaking bites of pie- read Yours Truly, Thomas and you’ll know the reference.

Thomas- The letter writer in Yours Truly, Thomas that has no idea what change his life will take when his letters go where all lost letters go.

Unlikely- Who would have thought that a letter could change so much for Thomas and Penny.

Villians- I won’t name names but not everyone in Azure Springs is benevolent.

Water- Honey, Penny’s dog has a serious liking for muddy water.

X– I have no idea! I don’t think anything started with an x and no one got x-rays or played the xylophone. (ha!)

Yours Truly, Thomas– Penny has always wanted a letter written to her with her name on it and signed with love.

Zeal, zest, zing- I’m sure there’s a way one of those ties in.

What else would you add?

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  1. Suzy

    December 24, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    My daughter, Becky Wade, is a Christian Fiction writer and this Christmas her Cheer Squad has a Merry Christbook Exchange. I received your book, “The Hope of Azure Springs” from Alysha who is a blog writer. I thoroughly enjoyed your book and you’ll be happy to know I laughed and cried! It is great to be introduced to writers that are new to me. As an added bonus, Alysha also sent me “Yours Truly, Thomas” so I have that book to look forward to reading!
    Best wishes on your writing journey!
    Suzy Clem

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    • Rachel Fordham

      December 24, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      No way! I LOVE Becky Wades books!!! Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it. What’ a perfect little Christmas gift. And Alysha is the sweetest.

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  2. Karen McDaniel

    June 28, 2020 at 9:52 am

    I just finished The Hope of Azure Springs and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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    • Rachel Fordham

      July 31, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      I’m so glad!

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  3. Christy

    July 31, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    X- and x-cellent read!!! This is the first book since March that I couldn’t put down. I lost my joy Of reading. I lost focus. I’ve lost a job that brought me joy. Oh I still have the job, but it has become a difficult place to work. I’ve lost my normal. I’ve lost hope. My life is definitely not anything like Em’s, but I connected with her and I just loved her story and her happily ever after. What a wonderful story. Thank you so much for showing the kindness of others. I sure needed to escape to this wonderful little town. Thank you for sharing this little town with the rest of us!!

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    • Rachel Fordham

      July 31, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      This comment means so much to me. Life is hard right now for so many people. Keep going! There are brighter days ahead!!!

      Reply
  4. Connie

    August 7, 2020 at 7:34 am

    I loved finding your books in my small town IOWA library. Growing up a “Little House on the Prairie” books fan made it a perfect fit for this rural IOWA girl. After 28 years living in Chicagoland… I returned to live in the beautiful Iowa countryside so your books speak straight to my heart. Great job!
    Connie S.

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    • Rachel Fordham

      August 7, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Thank you, Connie! It’s always nice hearing from someone that lives in Iowa that the story worked. I love country living!

      Reply
  5. Autumn Hudson

    December 19, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    I adore this! I have read “The Hope of Azure Springs” and oh, how it inspired me in my own life and in my aspiration to become a published author. I wish to read “Yours Truly, Thomas”, but have yet to have the pleasure ( 🙁 ).

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    • Rachel Fordham

      December 20, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Yay! So glad this story has encouraged you along. The world needs all the good stories it can get.

      Reply

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