This series is appropriate for both young adults (ages 18+) and older readers alike. The history of the Panhandle serves as the backdrop of each book and is weaved into the character development and the story itself, so you are learning pieces of Texas Panhandle history while reading a fun and engaging book.
These books are family sagas and multigenerational – each story spanning across several generations from grandparents to parents to children and grandchildren. They tackle tough subjects like class differences, interracial relationships, PTSD, alcoholism, and family loss. Even with these tough topics, each book is still rich with humor, love, and personal growth. And one thing is known from the beginning – these stories all have a happy ending.
All tagged where to look for writing inspiration
When writing my novels, one of the sources for my inspiration is the Los Angeles Times section that is entitled, OBITUARY NOTICES. These are not obituaries of famous people, but of ordinary folks. Daily, I scan these notices, looking for true lives, but which sound like novels.
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