Betty J. Willis

Author Bio:

Betty Willis, a well-known Realtor in Waco, Texas, has always been fascinated with Texas history. Sitting at the feet of both her grandmothers and listening to the stories they told gave her a drive to document the late 1800s. She has written several family histories, but MATTIE is her first novel.

Mattie

When Mattie McAlister finds herself abandoned in small-town Texas in 1898, she must find a way to survive. Her choices are few: go to the children's home or make her own way with grit and determination. Opportunities are few, especially for a smart girl who struggles to read. She finds a place to live…