“Fast-paced, filled with enough Southern coastal Texas lure, nature, fly fishing, humor, sex, drama, and clever surprises all the way to the last page to make it thoroughly entertaining. This is what GREAT movies are made of.”

“I had a hard time putting this book down. Kathy's words drew me in with her expressive writing style and alluring storyline. She takes you on this in-depth journey through the lives of these wonderful characters and paints a beautiful, inviting picture of South Texas and the Laguna Madre.”

“What a great story! I knew nothing about fly fishing (and didn't even WANT to know). Now, I feel like the magic of Kathy's writing, obviously borne from deep experience, has ignited something within me. I'd love to go fly fishing! That's the power of great writing – and of a compelling story. And what great characters! I want my own Mama Kate. Thank you, Kathy, for such a beautifully crafted story that has touched my heart.”

“Only a woman who deeply knows the true anatomy and soul of fly fishing could so wisely reel us into this parallel world of the anatomy and very soul of human challenge, passion, and the call to surrender. Sparrow brings feminine divinity home to roost in the waters of South Texas. Brilliant.”

"Kathy Sparrow's The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout offered me a challenge. As I became engrossed in the lives of Ali and Jack, their thoughts felt like they became my own. My mind filled with their options and fought with the same emotions. The turning point for me was when the trout said, 'I'm over here.' I spend a fair amount of time outdoors as a sanctuary from daily life and a place to gather my thoughts. I wonder if I am really listening. Ali did not get it right away and had to let go of her fears to understand the whispers. Having made a significant career transition, I would say I have not let go of my fears. Perhaps if I listen more closely, I can learn from 'whispered teachings' and challenge the edge of comfort and fear."

“I have a stack of books next to my bed that I've been very gradually working my way through. They're all non-fiction, "personal growth" books, to help me gain a better grasp of that, ever-elusive, inner peace or to learn something new to share with my clients, readers, and radio show listeners. But, as the warmer weather arrived, I was thinking more and more about playfulness and giving in to guilty pleasures. I began to crave a good piece of fiction, one where I could relate to the main character and get lost in the story. Kathy Sparrow's The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout has fulfilled this craving. I became so wrapped up in the story that I stayed up late at night, unable to put the book down, emotionally wrapped up in the character and all of her personal ups and downs. In the end, I didn't feel so guilty about this pleasure because I could feel a subtle shift inside. Perhaps, I had achieved a bit of that 'personal growth' while enjoying the read, learning some of the lessons with Sparrow's protagonist, Ali, and from the whisperings of Grandmother Trout.”

“From the first few pages, my heart hurt for Ali, and wished that she would stop for a moment to take stock in her life...which she did! I was transported - along with Ali - to another world, and actually found myself researching the town she was staying in, looking at real estate in the area, and getting wistful for a simpler way of life. Rooting for Ali became easy, as her character was relatable and likable. Ms. Sparrow did a wonderful job of fleshing out not only Ali, but all of the characters in this journey of self-discovery and redemption. I'd love a sequel.”

“I became immersed in this story from the first chapter. The characters pulled at my heart as they were so relatable and genuine. Kathy intertwines the lives of these everyday people with a story that combines Mother Nature's wisdom and beauty with superb storytelling and leaves me wanting more. I cannot wait for the follow-up book. Hoping there is one in the works?! I want to see how Ali settles into her new life. Looking forward to it - fingers crossed!

“Put away the business and self-help books and treat yourself to this summer read! I began reading "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout" with morning coffee and before I turned out the light each night. By Chapter 7, I began carrying the book with me wherever I went to sneak in a few pages as I could! Coupled with compelling interwoven storylines, I was mesmerized by the mystique of the fly fishing world and imagery. Kathy Sparrow so beautifully sets the scenes and gives just enough glimpses into each character such that I was thoroughly drawn into the world of the Lower Laguna Madre and the characters' hearts while also having ample room for my imagination to play and roll around in the gaps. Exquisitely done. Do yourself a favor and experience the magic of Kathy Sparrow and Grandmother Trout.”

“Loved this book. If you like fishing mixed in with a bit of life's emotional struggles and love, then this is the one for you. The writing is fluid, the storyline is great, and I enjoyed reading it immensely and getting to know the characters, especially Kate, who did it for me! Bring on a sequel asap, Kathy Sparrow!”

"Since I couldn’t be out with my rod and reel, I enjoyed envisioning the Laguna Madge with the characters Kathy Sparrow brought to life in her novel, The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout. I pictured the scenes vividly and felt the cool, gentle water and sand when wading and stalking the fish. Kathy’s descriptions of casting, setting the hook and fish on, took me away as I was floating in our Vegas pool enjoying this fun summer read! I am looking forward to hearing more about Ali and her growth in the Laguna Madre!"

“I’ve just finished your wonderful book. I hadn’t read a novel in years, so it was a joy. You brought fly fishing to life for me. I really loved how Ali needed to release fear to experience love. That’s just what I had to do. I noticed how much detail and description there is when writing a novel. You’re very clever. Bravo!”

“A love story that is full of synchronistic events that gives us a peek at something greater. There are enough details about the scenes and characters that made me miss being in the South. Her imagery of the fishing brought me back to my childhood riding along the lakes and bayous. She does a great job of making the southern natives homesick. Well done. The hunt for the fish was done in such a way that one day I would like to try fly fishing, but I am not taking the fish off the hook. She does a great job of filling in each character with detail to make them seem alive. There were so many twists and turns throughout the story that I kept reading. I felt I was riding along with each character as they moved through the story. She laid out the story in a way that allows the reader to follow each character as they move in and out of the story in a way that is succinct and not confusing. I had to know how it ended! I read the book in 24 hours. If you want a touching story loaded with life lessons, this is the book for you. Well done, Kathy Sparrow, for making this amazing story, which I thoroughly enjoyed! It’s a great read!"

“Excellent read. I'll be looking for more of Kathy Sparrow's books. Romantic and spiritual, I'd recommend it to all romance readers.”

“This was a fun story, both the romance portion and the fishing portion! I’m not a fly fisher but have done my share of fishing, so I understood most of the fishing jargon. Good going, Kathy! I look forward to reading more of your books!”

“I finished the Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout. What a wonderful story. I enjoyed it very much. An excellent example of how we can let our false personality (ego) get in the way of our soul’s true desires and goals. The life lessons were a familiar reminder of how we sometimes have trouble getting out of our own way. Being familiar with the Mother Lagoon myself, I found Kathy’s accurate descriptions of it fill my heart with longing to be there again.”

“I loved this book. It is a bit of romance, self-discovery, adventure, and learning all rolled into one!! It makes me want to go on an adventure and learn fly fishing. Kathy's writing is easy to read and very engaging. Her characters are very relatable. Lesson learned: believe big in yourself and trust your heart. Thank you, Kathy, for a great book. I have already given in to a friend to read.”

“The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout captured my interest from the very beginning and was hard to put down at times. Loved the story and characters. We all need a Mama Kate and Gus in our lives. It truly made me wish to be out paddling my kayak on a beautiful, peaceful river. I wasn't ready for the story to end. I think we need a sequel, Kathy!”