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Rendezvous: reader and writer gathering
November 7, 2026
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Author Spotlight: Sarah Hanks
Excerpt
“Smile, Everly. It’s not a funeral.” Ivy’s cheery tone masks the lapse of judgment in choosing her words. No, this isn’t a funeral. We’ve already checked that one off our list for the month.
The handles of the blue paper bag weigh heavy in my hand as I fidget beside Ivy. Can I drop off the gift and leave? Snuggling on my sofa with Zach and watching a good documentary would prove far more pleasant than torturing myself like this. But my sister and I came together. And she drove.
Like a spring breeze, her hand flutters to the doorbell. A chipper sound follows.
The door swings open, and our cousin Jessica’s glowing face greets us. “Everly, Ivy, hello.” She steps back and gestures for us to enter. “You could have just come in.”
She speaks of a familiarity that does not exist. I haven’t seen Jessica in half a decade, if not more. I’ve never not rung the bell.
We’re three steps inside when I thrust the bag toward her like it’s a dirty diaper she needs to trash. The sooner I can rid myself of it, the better, but Jessica makes no move to alleviate my burden.
Ivy shifts beside me. “Where do we put the gifts?” She waggles a narrow box in front of her. The pristine wrapping and perfectly placed bow fit my sister in every way.
“Oh.” Jessica waves the presents off as if there was no need to bring gifts to her baby shower. “There’s a table over there.” She nods to the corner where a blue-boxed pyramid stands.
“Thanks. You look beautiful, by the way.” Ivy leans in and kisses Jessica on the cheek.
Manners. Of course. It’s hard to think with the whooshing in my ears. I shouldn’t have come. I’m in no state to make polite conversation, much less participate in this celebration. Will there be games? Oh, Lord. Please, no games.
I suck in a breath and force out the expected words. “Yes, beautiful. How are you feeling?”
She chuckles. “Oh, you know, pregnant.”
Ivy laughs. The words you know swirl in my gut like dirty water down a drain. I can’t make myself laugh, but I manage not to wince. Where are the refreshments? I need something to wash down all the words I’ll never say.
Jessica walks with us to the gift table. The bag I brought snags on my ring as I set it down. It clings to me, and the whole table rustles as I attempt to shake it free. Heads swivel in my direction. Great. I’m making a scene.
Ivy gently twists the bag’s ribbon handle, rendering my hand weightless. Her eyes say, Really, Everly? She doesn’t understand. She can’t. I hope she never will.
If you enjoyed reading this excerpt from Whatever It Takes by Sarah Hanks you can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.
Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $30 gift card (winner’s choice of Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook, or Baker Book House)!
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