My best friend moved in across the street from me when she and I were both five years old. For the rest of my childhood, she was there for me, silly, thoughtful, generous, and ready to play.

We giggled through countless sleepovers and she’s the one who first told me to read Fitzhugh’s Harriet the Spy. I once asked for a piece of her Hershey’s bar, and she broke it in half to share it with me evenly. We’re still friends, miles apart and decades later.

Today on my blog tour, Katie from Mundie Moms asks me about favorites and friendships in Promised. I do believe this book is coming out one week from today. I’m excited!