I feel a little like a new mom. I’m holding my debut novel in my hands but oddly miss the feel of its kicks within me. Since They Almost Always Come Home’s release on May 1st, I’m cradling the “child” in my arms, though, and watching the reaction of readers who bend over it to see if it has its mother’s eyes and the Father’s heart.

Connecting with readers who’ve read or want to read the book stirs something warmly maternal in me. It’s like watching the child interact and feeling blessed when it makes them smile.

As my mind flips through the pages, I wonder what readers will think about that scene or this pivotal moment. I try to imagine readers’ responses to main character Libby’s attitude and her longing.

If you’d like to follow the journey of They Almost Always Come Home, please join me on the Cynthia Ruchti Reader Fan Page on Facebook, where I post exciting news about where the book has been spotted or blog-sightings and interviews.

It took me a long time to get the nursery ready, but the baby’s here. Come peek over the side of the crib. Better yet, pick her up and hold her to your heart.

(She’s available wherever