Kim McMahill

The first day of spring fell on March 20, and it sure feels like it in Wyoming. Trees are budding out, birds are singing, and the temperatures have been beautiful. As much as I’ve enjoyed it, I fear we may be being lulled into a false sense of the season. Generally, snow and freezing temperatures are common through April. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this is the real deal.    WRITING There isn’t a lot of new news on the writing front. I still continue to search for ways to get the word out on The Beartooth Chronicles . The series is complete. I’m looking for new readers and constructive reviews, which are crucial to a novel’s success. The entire series is available from your favorite online bookseller or just click here for Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1HL6RK/ WANDERINGS We managed a major road trip in March. The main goal was a few days of tennis at the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament in California. We made it there, enjoyed the tennis, and made a large ...

During April in Wyoming, we generally get showers that bring May flowers, but whether it comes in the form or rain or snow is anyone’s guess. April can be beautiful or brutal. I’m hoping for signs of spring, but we’ll just have to wait and see. WRITING The fourth novel in The Beartooth Chronicles, Evil Under the Mountain, is still on tap for an April release. I don’t have the exact date yet, so hopefully you’re following me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KimMcMahillAuthor/ . In the meantime, if you aren’t caught up on the series, now is the perfect time . Refuge from the World (book 1) is only $0.99 and Above the Abyss (book 2) is still $2.99 to download. If you are caught up, I have a couple of free Risky Research prequel micro-reads for download, Midnight in Montana and A Formidable Foe . WANDERINGS Wandering was kept in-state in March. Mostly going to high school basketball tournaments and using those opportunities to check out things I may have missed ove...

I’m hoping the old saying, April showers bring May flowers, holds true this year. So far this winter, we’ve gotten modest amounts of snow here and there, but the snowpack in the high country is down, which is never a good thing. Much of the water available for human and agriculture uses throughout the western U.S. comes from snowmelt high in the mountains, and if the forests are dry, we could be looking at a bad fire season. But, there’s still time. Often the mountains get the heaviest and wettest snows in March and April. So, here’s hoping we get enough showers to give us flowers so we can enjoy colorful mountain meadows filled with fragrant spring blossoms and avoid the often-devastating effects of drought. Along with flower growth, I would love to grow my connections. If you aren’t following me already, I would greatly appreciate new followers to any of my social media platforms listed at the end of this post. Thanks in advance and have a happy Easter.    WRITING N...

Since I generally post my newsletter on the first Friday of each month, I skipped right over April Fool’s Day (whew-not my favorite day). This newsletter coincides with Good Friday, followed by Easter on April 9. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend surrounded by friends and family. Happy Easter! FREEBIES The first three episodes of any Kindle Vella story are FREE. You can check out my Kindle Vella stories, Professor of Lies (Renegades’ Redemption Book 1) and Lessons in Deception (Renegades’ Redemption Book 2) at the links listed below. Midnight in Montana (Risky Research Series Micro-read prequel ebook):  https://books2read.com/u/mgjR7K .   Now also available in audio from Pelican Book Group at https://go.pbgrp.link/MidnightMontana_AudKM A Formidable Foe (Risky Research Series novelette prequel ebook): https://books2read.com/u/b6MGE6 WRITING NOTES AND NEWS My firs Kindle Vella, Professor of Lies (Renegades’ Redemption Book 1), wrapped up on April 2, but...

April is a very important month for Christians. Palm Sunday begins Holy week leading up to Easter. On Good Friday, Jesus Christ died on the cross. He then arose from the dead on Easter Sunday morning. There are also a few other dates of note in April. Here’s what’s coming up.   April 1 - April Fool's Day and National Walk to Work Day  April 10 - Palm Sunday April 15 - Good Friday and Passover begins at sundown April 17 - Easter Sunday April 18 - Patriot's Day  April 22 - Earth Day (U.S.) April 28 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day  April 29 - Arbor Day

I’m loving the longer days and warmer temperatures. There a quite a number of notable dates in April. Here are a few.   Apr il 1 - April Fool's Day and International Tatting Day April 2 - Good Friday and National Walk to Work Day April 4 - Easter Sunday April 12 - Ramadan begins April 19 - Patriot's Day April 21 - Administrative Professionals Day April 22 - Earth Day (U.S.) and Take Your Daughter to Work Day April 30 - Arbor Day always the last Friday in April  

Anxious for April? Well, here’s what coming up. April Fool’s Day & International Tatting Day – April 1 National Walk to Work Day – April 5 Palm Sunday – April 14 Patriot’s Day – April 15 Good Friday – April 19 Passover begins at sundown April 19 (lasts 8 days) Easter Sunday – April 21 Earth Day (U.S.) - April 22 Arbor Day – April 26

Have I mentioned lately that I love spring? I can’t wait to see those first shoots of green timidly appearing throughout the garden and yard and the gradual appearance of birds. April has a lot going for it. Here are a few dates to remember. April 6 – National Walk to Work Day April 13 – Friday the 13 th April 15 – Income taxes due April 16 – Patriot’s Day April 22 – Earth Day April 25 – Administrative Professionals Day April 26 – Take Your Daughter to Work Day April 27 – Arbor Day

Do April showers really bring May flowers? We’ll have to wait and see. So far this spring has been pretty darned dry. But, what we can count on are a few recognized dates including: April 9 – Palm Sunday April 10 - Passover (begins and sundown and lasts eight days) April 14 - Good Friday April 15 – Income Taxes are due April 16 – Easter April 17 – Patriot’s Day April 22 – Earth Day in the U.S. April 28 – Arbor Day