Kim McMahill

I’m thrilled to be a part of N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s Summertime Books Bookish Event. The event is open internationally and runs from June 25 – July 4, 2024 (my book, Refuge from the World, will be featured at 9:00 a.m. EST on June 26). Check out all books and enter the giveaway to win a $30 Amazon gift card. Sign up through Rafflecopter below or on the event site. The winner will be drawn on July 5. https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/summertime-books-bookish-event a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Beartooth Chronicles follows the story of Ashley McPhee, who arrived in Beartooth with her mom, Sara, when she was three years old, and Caleb Solomon, who arrived about the same time. They have been best friend ever since, but as the story begins, their relationship enters a new phase as they navigate the challenges of adulthood. The Beartooth Chronicles is a story of survival in a crumbling world, but unlike many dystopian novels, the series is not about fighting against the government. The series focuses on the residents of a small, isolated community who work together to find solutions to each new challenge the community faces. Though insulated from many of the problems threating the survival of humanity, their future is far from secure. They are determined to hold on to what they’ve built and will fight to protect their community and each other from outside threats, both human and animal predators. Series Blurb: In a world plagued by natural and human disasters, a sm

In 2024, the National Park Service has six entrance fee-free days where all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Two have already passed, but here is a list of the remaining entrance fee-free days into your favorite national park. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm  Photo: Redwoods National Park June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act September 28: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day

When I first met my husband many, many, many years ago, he taught me how to shoot a recurve bow. I enjoyed the sport, but never mastered it to the degree necessary for hunting wild game, though I have witnessed this a number of times. He also makes his own arrows which is an enjoyable activity. I hope my experience with archery helps make those scenes in the novels of The Beartooth Chronicles more believable.  You can begin the adventure with Refuge from the World (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 1). It is available in ebook and print from most major online booksellers. Order your ebook from Amazon at https://amzn.to/3wwE9ZV or in paperback at https://amzn.to/49CiTki , or find buy links to other online booksellers in the Beartooth Chronicles’ page on this blog.  

Hello Summer! Some days we’re there, some days we aren’t, but we’re close enough to my favorite season to celebrate. I just planted my garden, and the grapes, raspberries, and strawberries are showing robust signs of life. The lawn and trees are green, and the birds have returned from their wintering grounds. Many roads in my neck of the woods close over the winter, but now that the Beartooth Highway and the roads into Yellowstone are finally open, I feel a sense of freedom. WRITING NOTES AND NEWS Refuge from the World (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 1) was released on March 19. I’ve been busy promoting it, and it’s been so exciting sharing this first book in the series with everyone. Everything is all set for the release of the next novel in the series, Above the Abyss (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 2) . It will be released June 18, 2024, and the ebook can be preordered NOW from your favorite online book seller or here on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Above-Abyss-Beartooth-Chro