Smelter, Lisa: - As I publish this, my seventh book, it is clear to me that writing is a process of both "reviewal" and "renewal". One cannot help but remember significant people, places, and events from the past for they shape our character and guide our heart. Some incidents may be autobiographical or nearly so; others are fanciful amalgamations of stories hinted at or heard over the years. I populate my lovely town of Litton with characters I find interesting or emblematic of my own hometown, as well as those who simply add color to the palate. I'm not ready to leave Litton. Instead, I'd like to share these legacy stories of the hometown that readers have grown to love.