Amazon bestselling author of Leaving Independence, Leanne W. Smith says, "My goal as an author is to weave a tapestry of stories connected to a common place—by homesteads and intersecting family lines—over time. Most of these will be in historical settings, but my most recent novel, Alone in a Cabin, takes place in 2016, the year my first book was published." In addition to writing, Smith teaches Business Communication classes at Lipscomb University in Nashville. "God knew I needed some business acumen, so He put me in the College of Business where I get to help students refine their career goals and give them practical advice on how to achieve them. God has equipped and blessed me through the equipping and blessing of others." For more about her books or inspiration for pursuing career goals, visit Smith's website at www.leannewsmith.com.