Thome, Andrea: - Andrea Thome is a former broadcast journalist, having covered both sports and news during her career. In her novels, Andrea explores some of her favorite travel destinations, from the foothills of the Smoky Mountains to the Colorado Rockies, painting rich backdrops that become characters themselves. Thome lives in Chicago with her husband (a retired professional baseball player) and their two children. She spends her spare time traveling and pursuing her other passion-photography. You can see a sampling of her photography and learn more about her books at www.andreathome.com. House of Belonging follows Seeds of Intention and Walland in the award-winning Hesse Creek Series.