Welcome to Williams Farm Books! Those who live and work on farms prepare the soil, plant, irrigate, pull weeds, drive out pests, and after months of hard work, harvest a crop that not only meets needs but also enriches a community and beyond. Writing stories follows a similar path. Each word sown on the page is nurtured through revisions and dedication, eventually blossoming into a tale that resonates with you, the reader.
A native Arizonan, I come from a pioneer heritage where strong women stood shoulder to shoulder with their men in Texas and Arizona, handling challenges like killing a rattlesnake as effortlessly as baking a pie. Inspired by these women and many others I’ve encountered, I believe everyone has a story to tell. Whether writing historical fiction, cozy mysteries, or YA time travel, each story is a journey of discovery, proving that a woman’s intelligence, unwavering devotion, and determination are worth “far more than rubies.”
My work has garnered excellent reviews from Kirkus and the Historical Fiction Co., and was honored with an Honorable Mention at the Paris Book Festival. I was also a finalist in the 2023 American Writing Awards. My books have received attention in prominent publications such as True West and Western Writers Roundup magazines. I am a proud member of the Historical Novel Society, the Arizona Authors Association, the Western Writers of America, and the Arizona Territorial Society.
I love to travel and am fortunate to have visited much of this beautiful country and the world. Visit my travel blog at https://wanderinwalkers.wordpress.com/
Welcome to Williams Farm Books! Those who live and work on farms prepare the soil, plant, irrigate, pull weeds, drive out pests, and after months of hard work, harvest a crop that not only meets needs but also enriches a community and beyond. Writing stories follows a similar path. Each word sown on the page is nurtured through revisions and dedication, eventually blossoming into a tale that resonates with you, the reader.
When a sudden rainstorm drives shy teenage Julie Thompson into the town library, she never expects a friendly Native American spirit to push her straight into the past. One moment she is a girl from 1967; the next, she is standing in the Elks Opera House of 1907, facing a world as unfamiliar as...
When a notorious killer changes the course of her life, forgotten pioneer Sarah Herring must decide how much courage one woman can afford. Long before she becomes the first woman to win a case before the U.S. Supreme Court without a man beside her, Sarah is only a young New York schoolteacher newly arrived in...
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A retired couple sets off on the cruise they’ve always dreamed of—a journey around the world. Just as they settle into the excursions, the amazing food, and the lazy days at sea, Rob sees something terrifying: their neighbor is thrown overboard in the middle of the night.
I have been writing blogs/memories of our travels for many years. The link below will take you to the latest post, and you can scroll through previous posts as well. I've written about adventures in our RV and other travels here in the USA and around the world. I think you will find it entertaining as you share in our mishaps, new friends, and crazy and lovely experiences in our beautiful world.
I'll be sending this book to Outlaws Publishing soon! I'll let you all know when it's available online. Thanks for your support of my writing and my books. Here is the blurb:
My old friend Kip Boyd sent me several historical files about Caroline Westcott Romney. He'd researched her as one of the founding members of his church in Durango and wrote up...
In between projects, I started work on a novella about a young man named Randy Stuart and his solitary experience hitchhiking through Europe and northern Africa in 1970. It's...
And so it begins. A tempting line in my inbox that tugs me in for a closer look. A Senior Editor of a major publishing house, or a marketing expert, or a coordinator for a large reader community- from Goodreads, no less! They're all fake. Scams. The temptation to fall for their pitch is real. First, he/she gives me a delightful synopsis of my book, up to two full paragraphs. As I read, the description of my book and its many wonders sounds a little too...
I've been doing some book signings lately, and this brand is on the skirt of my display tablecloth. It seems to trigger unusual questions, so I thought it might be a good idea to explain it.
I spent many happy hours at the Williams farm south of Chandler, Arizona, from the time I was a little girl in the 50s to an almost teenager. The farm is long gone now, dozed over and developed into thousands of homes. My dad, his brother, and his sisters grew up and worked on that farm. And when they...
My historical fiction about a real woman, Sarah Herring, A New York Lady In Helldorado, was enjoyable for me to write. I love history and spent many hours searching out all I could find about her life. I found a couple of newspaper and magazine articles, and a Wikipedia page gave me more information and resources. If any of you have read a biography by such authors/historians as David McCollough or a book of history, such as Bruce Catton's books about the Civil War, you know these books...
