"What if the Sky should Fall"

Growing up in a large impoverished family, always on the move, little Jody Maker along with her siblings were often traumatized by the constant upheaval in their lives. Evicted, destitute and once again in need of assistance, emotionally devastated, Al and Emma Maker were forced to put several of their children in the care of the state. Their main goal in life, despite Al's demons and the seemingly insurmountable struggles, was to be reunited with their children, whom they loved beyond measure. With the unexpected help from Jack, a street cop with a heart full of compassion along with Imogene, their old landlady, finally they were able to see light at the end of the tunnel. But, much to their horror, it proved to be just another train, driven by Stewart and Jane Owens, the foster parents whom the Makers had entrusted Jody and her sister Natalie with.

This is a story about two families, worlds apart and the tug of war over a little girl nicknamed "Doodlebug," when a loving delusional foster mother, due to years of disappointment over not having children of her own, loses sight of reality after seven year old Jody Maker came into her life, the child she grew to love. Determined to extend foster care, unwilling to admit to wanting custody, Jane Owens pleaded for support from her angry, yet concerned father, a retired judge and Molly, her indebted lifelong best friend, as well as her devoted lying Sociopath husband, Stewart.

Stunned when blind sided and knocked off track, the Maker's found themselves caught up in the system, under investigation from child protective services and their worst nightmare ever, in danger of losing their children. Unwilling to cooperate, fear and heartache propelled enraged emotions and erratic actions on the part of Jody's father, yet worsening an already dire situation, when Al's drunk driving and near fatal car accident put him in the hospital.

Terrified of Jane's stature, privileged life style and influence, coupled with their own inferiorities, nonetheless, Al and Emma Maker had to prepare for the fight of their lives. But no one could have prepared any of them for the shocking deceitful revelations that took place on that dreaded day in family court.

Bonds of unconditional love and commitment are strong in both families as the players run around the judgmental playing field of life. Gifts of humanitarianism, as well as the amazing healing powers of forgiveness prove invaluable as the players come to terms with the fact that no one is exempt from life's fury.

J. Ann Snow lives in a small town in upstate New York with her high school sweetheart husband. Fortunately, their four children and families live nearby. Writing has always been a dream, but now at last the time has come. What if the Sky should Fall is J. Ann's first novel.