I’d always seen Greg as being, well, tolerant of my many escapades. I’ve done chain letters, Amway, 900 numbers (remember those?), started an antiques business, produced and manufactured parenting products, dabbled in journalism, and ended up settling into this profession of novel writing-all from the comforts of home. And over the years, I’ve tried to turn those ideas into realities. It’s the helpmate part that I seem to struggle with the most. Well, I’ve definitely stayed at home, helped raise the kids, and even managed to cook a few meals. As a young man, it was his fantasy to have a woman who would one day stay at home, raise his children, cook his meals, and be his helpmate.

This year I celebrated thirty years of marriage with the love of my life, Greg Gist. I love you, admire you, treasure you, and thank you. Your support, encouragement, and unfailing diligence made the most difficult part of the process an absolute delight. Who committed to daily stand in the gap for me as I labored to fill five hundred blank pages with the first draft of It Happened at the Fair. To view a map of the fair, go to To my PIT Crew “Over that way” could mean yards or it could mean miles.’ ” ‘The fair is huge, over six hundred acres according to the guidebooks. “ ‘Do you know where it is?’ Cullen asked. Booklist (Starred Review) on A Bride in the BargainĪERIAL VIEW OF THE 1893 WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION has written a story about a man at the end of his rope and a very stubborn woman sure to delight readers.” “With her knowledge of history, attention to detail, and lively humor, talented Gist. “Gist takes intriguing historical facts and creates a world of fascinating characters, lighthearted moments, and timeless crises that we can still relate to today.” “Gist’s historical romances have increasingly gained popularity, combining witty dialog, well-balanced plots, and fully developed characters who seem almost real.”

“Gist’s work is comical, sassy, and sweet.”

It happened at the fair by deeanne gist