Kim McMahill

If you haven’t already started the third novel in The Beartooth Chronicles, Isolated from Anarchy , here’s an excerpt from chapter 1 to get you started or download your copy now at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMV1QS9Q/ . Enjoy! CHAPTER 1 TWO MONTHS AGO, Ashley was nearly incapacitated by fear when she found the man who assaulted her on her wedding day standing between her and the only exit from the greenhouse. Tyler Hewitt had tried to stop her from marrying Caleb Solomon, and it got physical. When Caleb found out, he broke Tyler’s nose and warned him to never go near Ash again, especially when she was alone, yet there he stood, knowing full well that Caleb had gone hunting. Ash’s heart rate accelerated as her mind replayed that morning in the greenhouse. She had her back to the door. When she heard his voice behind her, frightening scenarios raced through her mind. She stood, turned, and eased her hand toward the bear spray holstered at her hip. She could still hear his voice ...

In keeping with what has become a bit of a blog tradition, I’m sharing my pumpkin cheesecake recipe with readers. I’m not a huge fan of the traditional pumpkin pie, so I’ve found this to be a nice alternative. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.   PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE Crust : Crush 10 whole graham crackers and mix with 3 tablespoons of sugar and 3 tablespoons of butter. Press into a 10 inch cheesecake spring pan (bottom and 2 inches up the sides). Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove. Filling : Beat together until smooth, 2 (8-oz) packages of cream cheese (works best if softened), 1 cup of light cream, 1 cup of canned pumpkin, ¾ cup of sugar, 4 egg yolks (save whites in a separate bowl), 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon each of ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the pumpkin mixture. Pour over prepared crust and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Baking times vary, so make sure t...

I’m so pleased to announce the release of the third novel in The Beartooth Chronicles, Isolated from Anarchy . It is scheduled to be released on November 26, but you can pre-order your copy now at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMV1QS9Q/ If you are following the series, I hope you will enjoy this latest installment in the saga. If you haven’t jumped in, you can download the first two novels in the series, Refuge from the World and Above the Abyss , at special discounted rates offered in anticipation of the release of the third novel. Here’s a bit more about the series and Isolated from Anarchy . Series Blurb: In a world plagued by natural and human disasters, a small group establishes a community high on a mountain. The home they’ve created has provided a safe and comfortable existence, b ut as the environmental disasters continue to multiply, bringing out the worst of humanity, the residents of Beartooth find themselves faced with a series of challenges that will test their abil...

I’m not only an avid traveler, but I’m a huge fan of stories set in out-of-the-way places, different countries around the world, and areas with unique or beautiful scenery. And, who doesn't love a good romance. So, needless to say, I am very excited to welcome J. Arlene Culiner to my blog. Please read on to learn more about her and her incredible work. J. Arlene Culiner: I love setting my romance books in out-of-the-way places — the Nevada desert, a forgotten cove on the California coast, or in backwoods towns no one has ever heard of. But it was time I wrote about the country I know best: France. After all, France is where I live and work as an artist. And why not create a heroine — and hero — who are both artists? The result is, The Unpredictable Colors of Love. The Unpredictable Colors of Love Contemporary Romance in the French Countryside  by J. Arlene Culiner In her late forties, Callie Patterson, an amateur artist, craves success in the art world. Opportunity presents...

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. Five have already passed. The last free entrance day is November 11, 2024 in celebration of Veterans Day. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm  

With Halloween in the review mirror, it’s time to look forward to Thanksgiving. However you choose to celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful holiday. WRITING I just got the cover for Isolated from Anarchy ( The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 3) . I love the way the designer kept the common elements from the covers of the first two novels in the series, Refuge from the World (Book 1) and Above the Abyss (Book 2) , but used a completely different color scheme to mix things up and added a helicopter which hints at an event that will forever change Beartooth. I think it’s pretty awesome. My publisher also indicated that the prices on the first two novels may be reduced prior to release of the third novel, so watch for that. If you haven’t started the series, you’ll be able to jump in for a very low cost. I hope you will j oin Ashley and Caleb as they embrace the challenges of learning about love, dealing with tragedy and grief, protecting their community from deadly predators and ruthle...