Tag: #Goodreads

  • Something Different

      Most of you like historical fiction, but this book is a little different. This one is non-fiction with a little creative flair to make it enjoyable to read. This is another story where I reached my 2x great-grandparents Jerry and Rachel Roe and couldn’t find records to grow my tree further back in time.…

  • Welcome to 1927 North Idaho: Where Dreams Were Buried in Stumps

      Step into the world of Pack Saddle Ranch, where clearing land could cost you everything The first thing you need to understand about northern Idaho in 1927 is this: the land didn’t want you there. Not in a mystical sense—though the old-timers might argue otherwise after too much whiskey. No, the land resisted in a…

  • The Beauty of Fall

      Hi everyone! I’m writing to you from my favorite spot—my chaise lounge by the big window, looking out at beautiful fall colors. It’s too foggy to see much today, but a few days ago I caught a glimpse of snow on Switzer Mountain peaks. Winter is just around the corner! The seasonal preserving is…

  • Book Release: The Rancher’s Healing

      Book Release 👉 Get your copy on Kindle today! And if you enjoy it, leaving a quick review on Amazon helps more readers discover the series than you can imagine. 💛 Thank you for being part of this journey — from my research notes to your Kindle screen. I’m still finalizing the paperback cover, but…

  • Why I Write Like I’ve Lived It (Because I Have)

      And no, I’m not talking about a ghost story or other forms of woo-woo. I’m writing this newsletter on my laptop while jars of applesauce, apple butter, and fermented apples cool on the counter. My daughter just came in from collecting eggs, warning me that Butt Head (yes, that’s really his name) is being…

  • A Good Ghost Story

      View in browser  Well, summer is almost over. For me, that means canning season is about to begin—but this year, I’ve added writing a good ghost story into the mix. In my last newsletter, I shared that I’m entering the Writers of the Future contest. The work is well underway: I now have a…

  • 52 Ancestors: Rachel (Mason) Roe – Hidden in Plain Sight

      “Did your mom speak Romani, and were your mom and dad both gypsy?” The question from my newly discovered cousin, Rhonda Krug, stopped me cold. After fifteen years of tracing my ancestors, I thought I had uncovered every family secret. But this? This was something I never saw coming. My second-great-grandmother, Rachel Mason Roe,…