Andrea Cottrell was raised in Lancaster, New York. During the time she was writing this novel, she also went to school and maintained two jobs. Growing up, her childhood was just l...ver maisAndrea Cottrell was raised in Lancaster, New York. During the time she was writing this novel, she also went to school and maintained two jobs. Growing up, her childhood was just like any other but along the way there were bumps in the road which ultimately changed her life forever. She has suffered a great amount of loss early on which has taught her the life lessons that are not easily learned. Now she enjoys the blessings life has to offer.ver menos