Kim McMahill

NEW SERIES! Refuge from the World (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 1). Embark on an unforgettable journey with Ashley and Caleb in Refuge from the World, an epic story of survival, courage, love, and finding hope in the midst of environmental disasters and humanity on the brink of collapse. Book 2, Above the Abyss, coming summer 2024. Download from you favorite online book seller or from Amazon here https://amzn.to/3wwE9ZV EXCERPT Caleb put his arm around Ashley and pulled her close. She laid her head on his shoulder and stared out at the lake. They sat like this sometimes, not as much as they used to, and she missed this too. She loved the feel of his arm around her and the warmth of his body next to hers, but never read too much into the gesture. Today, especially, she was in no hurry to break the connection. “Are you going to the community meeting tonight?” he asked, finally breaking the silence. “Yes. I keep getting these unsettling feelings, and I hope to find out if it’s j

  Wishing all the mothers out there a wonderful day. Enjoy this celebration of you!

Welcome to Spring! Last month, I took a road-trip south, giving myself a jumpstart on spring. The highlights were visits to Petrified Forest and Organ Pipe Cactus national parks. I’ve always loved the harsh beauty of the desert southwest, and the cultural resources of Petrified Forest were an added bonus. Here at home, we are seeing signs of spring, and I couldn’t be happier. Soon, my garden will be planted, the trees will have leaves, and the temperatures will be much more pleasant. I’m looking forward to getting out, exploring, and enjoying nature. I hope to share those adventures with friends, family, and fellow fans of adventure fiction and the great outdoors. If you aren’t following me already, stop by and check out any of my social media platforms (listed at the end of this post). Thanks in advance, and have a wonderful spring. WRITING NOTES AND NEWS Refuge from the World (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 1) was released just over a month ago, and reviews are coming come i

The Beartooth Chronicles is set in the future at a time when all of the world’s ice has melted into the oceans and inland lakes, forcing populations around the world away from the coasts. If all of the ice melted, sea levels could raise over 200 feet, which would submerge the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, and the White House in Washington, D.C The fictional community of Beartooth is located near the top of Beartooth Pass. The top of Beartooth pass is currently over 9,400 feet above sea level. In the series, after a rise in sea level and subsidence, the community’s elevation is about 8,900 feet above sea level. Currently, the road over the pass is open from approximately Memorial Day to mid-October, depending on the amount of snow (photo was taken opening day 2022). In the novels, snow no longer falls and the residents of Beartooth have been able to grow food year-round. The isolation, ability to grow food, and abundant wildlife has enabled them to c

Book Reviews serve a variety of purposes and are very important to readers and writers. Reviews help other readers choose books. A review provides information about a book that a marketing blurb may not, and a vast majority of Kindle readers rely heavily on reviews before making an online purchase. Sales and reviews factor into a bookseller’s algorithm. More book sales and reviews help a book achieve a higher ranking on a bookseller’s site, which provides more exposure for a book and its author. Additionally, more reviews may get authors noticed by book clubs, blogging communities, book review sites, and other promotional venues. Lastly, many authors do read reviews and may find helpful feedback in articulate reviews to improve their craft. For example, saying “I hated the book” isn’t helpful, but explaining that you’re not fond of a book because it was written in first person and you prefer third, you find multiple points of view confusing, there were too many grammatical errors,

Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22 in the United States to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. To learn more about Earth Day and events being held in your area visit https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/

National Park #Free Entrance Day 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. One has 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: Crater Lake National Park in Oregon) April 20: First day of National Park Week 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