I have started a new series–Wagons West.
Come and join the Woods and Miller families as they leave their lives in Manitoba and head west to the territories to join the Woods’ son who is a Mountie. The year is 1887. They could travel part way by steam-powered train but have decided against it because of the eldest son, Bertie, who hasn’t been right since he had scarlet fever when he was five. The man loves animals and is good with them. He is strong and helpful, but strangers frighten him. Sometimes, when he’s afraid, he runs off. Sometimes he hides. Moreover, he is terrified of trains. No, he’ll be happiest if he’s shepherding his animals along the trail. He has a tame goat, two cats, and a three-legged dog.
While this series contains portions of Canadian history—the Northwest Mounted Police, the early railway, and other bits and pieces—there has been no attempt to present an accurate timeline. It is, first and foremost, a work of fiction. I have taken many creative liberties for the sake of an entertaining story.
I could find no evidence of such a wagon train but I’m sure there were some. So, I made it up. Just as I made up the various river crossings, the little towns along the way, the many challenges they faced and indeed, the very people who made this journey. It is wholly a work of fiction though you will discover truth within the pages. Truth about the beauty and challenges of the great country of Canada, truth about the heroes and heroines who faced such challenges and overcame them and most of all, truth about the power of love and the never-failing faithfulness of God.
I needed a way of keeping track of everyone so I drew a picture, thus proving I’m no artist. Lol. Hey, it gets the job done.
Wagon Train Song, the first book is out, available in both print and e-book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVG55QKF
Book #2, Wagon Train Hope, is available for preorder. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CW1FTLLP
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