FEBRURAY 2026 WRITING AND WANDERING #NEWSLETTER

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your new year has started out great. Mine has been quiet, which isn’t unusual for this time of year, but it does give me a chance to work on jigsaw puzzles and read lots of books. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’ll get the opportunity to get out of the cold soon and explore new places.   


WRITING

My main focus at the moment is promoting The Beartooth Chronicles. The fifth and final novel in the series, Winter Resurgence, was released in November 2025, so I’m still in that phase of excitement and trying to get the word out. Here’s what is being said (from a five-star Amazon review):

“Kim McMahill has written her best book yet. The final installment of the Beartooth Chronicles…held me captive from start to finish. During the death hunt, my heart pounded for Caleb and his friends, and when danger rained down on the community, I simply couldn’t stop reading. Ms. McMahill has delivered a gripping, well‑written story.”

If you’ve read Winter Resurgence or any of the other novels in The Beartooth Chronicles and loved it, please spread the word. Nothing increases readership quite like word-of-mouth. Also, remember that reviews are critical to getting a novel placed with many marketing venues and are very much appreciated.

WANDERINGS

Attending a few high school basketball games has been the extent of my wandering in January. February will likely follow the same pattern but hopefully some opportunities to enjoy warmer weather will come about soon.

WHAT I’M READING AND NOTABLE NOVELS

I finished reading, Cross into the Unknow (book 3 in the End of the Beginning Series) by Judy Baker. I’ve read the first two as well, and this is probably my favorite. It could be read on its own, but reading the novels in order helps to keep the characters straight.

I’ve also finished parts one and two of W. Michael Gear’s, Children of the Dawnland. They were enjoyable and well-crafted, which didn’t surprise me since I’ve read many of his and Kathleen O’Neal Gear’s books, and they never disappoint.

After that, I read The Last Dawn: Apocalypse (The Last Dawn Series Book 1) by Richard C. Hale. It was a great story, so I jumped right into, The Last Dawn: After Midnight (The Last Dawn Series Book 2).

ADDITIONAL INFO: Find all of my books on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Kim-McMahill/e/B007IK0EJW/. Most of my books are also available through the other major online book sellers. For timely updates and content, you can follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KimMcMahillAuthor/.

Thank you for sharing in my fictional and real-life adventures. Have an enjoyable Valentine’s Day whether you hit the town or curl up with a good romance read.

Kim 

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