Debbie Macomber has developed a very close and intimate relationship with her readers because she is just like them in almost every way that matters. Debbie writes about people we know, telling stories about life experiences we all share. Readers relate to Debbie because she has experienced the full gamut of emotions: love, happiness, and profound sorrow. She has endured hardships and found successes. She has seen life both at its best and worst. Debbie's fans know this about her, and they have responded accordingly, buying more than 140 million copies of her novels around the world and keeping her constantly on the bestseller list.

Debbie understands that her readers want to be close to her and get to know her better. She knows the importance of maintaining a close relationship with her readers, and she does this through her website, blog updates, and Facebook page. Debbie also maintains a mailing list of some 140,000 readers with whom she corresponds regularly. For Macomber, these are not simply acts of self-promotion. She cares about her readers, and they care about her. Reading a book by Debbie Macomber is like spending time in the company of a good friend.