Kim McMahill

The vast and stunning landscapes are truly amazing. Here are a couple of my favorite photos from a recent trip.  

“Through travel I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my own introspective way into becoming a part of it.”   Eudora Welty, One Writer's Beginnings

We recently spent some time in Alaska. The scenery was spectacular, but the wildlife in the waters, espcially in Kenai Fjord and Glacier Bay national parks was stunning. Here are a few of my favorites. An Orca swimming alongside the boat, a group of sea otters, and a pod of Humpback wales bubble feeding nearby.

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”   Henry David Thoreau

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. I’ve been enjoying my garden, though it seems to be way behind last year, and all the fun community events happening in our small town. It’s been hot, but I’m not complaining since, in Wyoming, winter is never far away. WRITING Evil Under the Mountain ( The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 4 ) has been well received, but I’m anxious to share more about the fifth and final novel in the series, Winter Resurgence . Until then, here’s a review for Evil Under the Mountain .   Posted by an Amazon reader on June 28, 2025 “Another gripping story from an author who never disappoints. This one will keep you turning those pages to find out what happens. But the best part of McMahill's writing are the characters she creates. It's as if I'm living the adventure right along with them and experiencing their emotions as the story unfolds. Another winner! Don't miss out on this exciting book.” WANDERINGS Late June and July were excitin...

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Here’s the first review for Evil Under the Mountain . It was posted on Goodreads on June 16, 2025. Another great read from one of my favorite authors. I love the worlds Kim McMahill creates and populates with memorable characters who melt your heart, scare you to death, and make you want to scream, "No, don't do that!". Yet, there is an underlying optimism that reassures the reader that the bad guys won't win. Ash and Caleb will stay with me for a long time. Don't miss the experience of this excellent book. You can find all of my books at your favorite online book seller or on Amazon at  https://www.amazon.com/Kim-McMahill/e/B007IK0EJW/