Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about.

A New Chapter Begins

This morning brought a surprise—an email from Emily about a possible book club placement! It’s a spark of joy after a busy week, including my 49th anniversary celebration with love from my hubby, plus a granddaughter’s birthday. (Happy Birthday, again, Savannah!)

I’ve been pouring my heart into America’s Great Perfect Storm, Book 3 of 5, now at 36,750 words, and dreaming of readers discussing ETEN’s (ETEN is short for his Lamanite name Echa Tah Echa Nah, a prophet for his people of South America) faith or Tokia’s (a Navajo woman) ward – to ward off evil spirits.

Emily’s note feels like a sign—maybe young readers of George and the Brave Eagle will soon gather too! Life’s challenges, like scaling unseen paths, test us, but each step lifts us higher with hope.

I am grateful for these connections, fueling my journey from valley to vista.

Stay tuned as I add more chapters—your support lights the way!

#BookClub #WritingJourney #Gratitude

Shirley