Announcing the impending publication of my novel, Since I Last Saw You. Available on Amazon.com in late October 2013. Synopsis follows:

When tragedy takes Ali Berg’s husband and young daughter from her, stealing everything she once took for granted, Ali struggles to make sense of the loss, and her anger—and to find meaning in her own life again.

Her search for answers takes her on a ten-month, cross-country road trip to reconnect with relatives, friends and mentors.  She personally delivers a hand-written letter to each one, reminiscing and thanking them for the role they played in shaping her life.

This modern day saga is set against a Pacific Northwest backdrop. Seattle author Alice Ann Kuder takes you behind the scenes at Skagit Speedway, Skydive Snohomish, the Snow Train to Bavarian-themed Leavenworth, and dozens of other Northwest locations. Kuder puts you in the passenger seat when Ali leaves the comfort of her home-sweet-home in Issaquah for an adventurous, cross-country journey, visiting destinations as diverse as Kalispell, MT, Xenia, OH, and Atlanta, GA.

Since I Last Saw You is a heartwarming tale with an inspirational message. The story’s underlying theme of being grateful for all life brings—including its trials and tragedies—is brought home by narratives of traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving celebrations. With its engaging characters, honest emotion and rich details, reading Since I Last Saw You promises to become a Thanksgiving tradition of its own.

Seattle songwriter, Shari Kruse, contributes four original songs as part of an accompanying soundtrack for Since I Last Saw You. A complete album is currently in production and will be available for purchase soon. Watch this website for updated information as it becomes available.