New National Park Novels are on the way!
You guys ROCK! You made this happen by . . .
Purchasing
Requesting
Reviewing and
Recommending
my most recent book, When Stone Wings Fly, and my three other national park novels.
My publisher took notice. And because you made your voices heard (loudly!), I’ve been given a contract with Kregel Publications for two more novels set in our beautiful national parks.
The first of the books won’t release until 2024, but I think it will be worth the wait. This dual-timeline novel will feature two key eras in the history of Redwood National Park
My working title is Standing Tall (but that will probably change).
Here’s (loosely) what it’s about:
In 1972, June is proud to take her place as a ranger in the newly established Redwood National Park, especially since her aunt played a key role in saving these groves of giant trees. June’s doing her best to hide her disability–a result of childhood polio–but learns she may not be the only one harboring a secret. When she discovers Aunt Marion’s celebrated past may have come at a high cost, June has to decide which is more important–keeping up appearances or revealing the truth.
Ready for more good news?
I’m doing a Book Signing in Pigeon Forge TN at the Moonpie General Store and Book Warehouse. Saturday, May 28, 12-3 pm. Come see me!
When Stone Wings Fly was chosen as a finalist in both the FOREWORD Indies awards and the Selah awards. Wow!
We should celebrate! How about a giveaway?
Since all of you participated in making this happen, I really want to give something back. I’m already thinking of ways I can thank ALL of you–like mailing out RangerBear stickers or national park postcards. But I still have some logistics to work out.
So, for right now, I’m going to do a single big giveaway.
Enter to win a pack of national park goodies, including a copy of When Stone Wings Fly (or one of my other park books, if you prefer), a box of national park tea blends from Simpson & Vail, and a 20 ounce tumbler decorated with photos from your favorite national parks. I made the tumblers myself, by the way! Sublimation printing is a new hobby of mine. [Small print: Only adults 18+ can enter, must have a valid US mailing address, void where prohibited.]
Sound good? Enter below. You’ll get bonus entries for signing up for my newsletter and for tweeting about the giveaway. If you are already a newsletter subscriber, you can always renew your subscription.
You’ll never know how much I appreciate your interest in my books. I’d love to keep new national park novels coming. So thank you for everything you’ve done to keep the adventure going.
