![]() ![]() She enjoys researching and weaving her fictional characters’ lives into historical backgrounds and events. JoAnn’s love of history developed when she worked at an historical restoration in North Carolina for five years. Several of her novellas are included in CBA bestselling anthologies by Barbour Publishing. JoAnn has published historical nonfiction books for children and several novels with Barbour Publishing in the Heartsong Presents line as well as the American Adventure and Sisters in Time series for children. Once a full-time CPA, JoAnn now spends most of her time researching and writing. ![]() JoAnn lives on the Minnesota prairie which is a setting for many of her stories. “I’m easily distracted during prayer, so I devote certain tasks and chores to specific requests or persons so I can keep faithful in my prayer life.” Since her first book in 2000, she’s been on multiple bestseller and readers’ favorite lists. A sentimental pack rat, Cathy enjoys scrapbooking and collecting antiques. Since their children have moved out and are married, Cathy and Chris dote on dogs they rescue from a local shelter. Health issues forced her to retire, but God opened new possibilities with writing. An RN, she loved working in oncology as well as teaching Lamaze. She met her two loves at church: Jesus and her husband, Christopher. ![]() Cathy Marie Hake is a Southern California native. ![]()
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