The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old relationships and new romances while threatening to keep the business from ever selling a single dress. No one said it would be easy. But the promise of the American Dream holds a deep hope for those who work hard, trust God, and never give up Nancy Moser's The Fashion Designer is a charming look into the early twentieth century full of characters who are true to their time yet still relate to today's struggles. A lovely sequel to The Pattern Artist." -Julianna Deering, author of the Drew Farthering Mysteries "A delightful story of friendship and faith that takes readers into the world of fashion history and female entrepreneurship. You'll cheer for these women's successes and love the way they meet every challenge." -Stephanie Grace Whitson, award-winning author of over thirty novels "The Fashion Designer is a satisfying, sightseeing journey into America's fashion history. Annie is an intriguing heroine who reminds us that no experience in life is wasted. I loved it!" -Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Theory of Happily Ever After "Nancy Moser's TheFashion Designer is a story drenched in faith, trust, and blessings. Dreams come true and obstacles are overcome for the women in this book who work hard to accomplish their goals while praying every step of the way. Each character has a struggle, yet joy is found in friendship and purpose. Enjoy this journey!" -Kristen Heitzmann, Christy Award winning author of the Told You Series "Nancy Moser has her own delightful writing style that I cannot stop reading! I love to read more than one romance in a novel, and The Fashion Designer provides that in spades!" -Hannah Alexander, author of The Wedding Kiss "A delightful story of women forging ahead on the verge of a new era, risking everything for their chance at the American Dream. The vote for women, women in the workplace, and women's fashion to accommodate these new roles are some of the topics that are woven into this tale of friendship, love, and loyalty. If you enjoy reading about women who molded the times they lived in, you'll love The Fashion Designer." -Jennifer Vander Klipp, Amazon best-selling author of The Road Home and Protective Custody The Pattern Artist Series: Book #1: The Pattern Artist Book #2: The Fashion Designer Book #3: The Shop Keepers Prequel:  A novella "Pin'sPromise" takes place in Annie Wood's (the main character's) youth. It shows how she came to work at Crompton Hall as a maid. Nancy Moser is the author of 45 books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical books, inspirational humor, and children's picture books.  A recent release, "If Not for This", showcases a group of people who are invited into an odd "Discovery Room" where they can see scenes from their past.   A popular historical series is the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion in 1911-19 New York City. The first book ,"The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award.  Other historical titles include the time-travel stories "Where Time Will Take Me" and "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields." Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.) Nancy's contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting. Some titles are "An Undiscovered Life", "Senior Sisters", The Invitation", "The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "The Good Nearby".   Awards . . . "An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. "The Pattern Artist" was a finalist in the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, "Time Lottery" won a Christy Award and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. And "Eyes of Our Heart" was a finalist in the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice Award. Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs.  She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.