After a long journey of learning how to format and publish a book, my debut novel released on Amazon this weekend. I’ve learned a lot of things. I’m going to give a shout out to Atticus, because I’m really thrilled with how my full-bleed images came out. I’m not sure I’m ready to use the software for writing yet, because I’m attached to Scrivener, but for formatting ease and beauty, it was worth the money. I don’t get a cent for recommending it, but if you’re an indie author, it’s definitely a product worth considering. I’m very excited for this book to finally be in traditional formats. It will continue to be available on Kindle Vella, and that is the only place readers will have access to the historical tidbits in my Author Notes.

Here’s the blurb:

What price will she pay for following her heart?

Chicago, 1871. Sixteen-year-old Whimsy Greathart would rather fight against Chicago’s child labor practices than attend her privileged family’s high society events. And a very public social blunder only strengthens her resolve to use her influence for good.

On the night of the Great Chicago Fire, her tenderhearted choice leads her into danger and results in life-changing consequences.

With her world turned to ash, she must rely on the mercy of poor relations to rebuild her future and is forced into the very labor system she wished to fight against. As Whimsy staggers under the weight of street gang violence and hazardous working conditions, a chance at deliverance persuades her to make a promise. One she intends to keep. But now she must determine whether it’s God’s heart she’s following or her own.

A Top Faved Christian story on Amazon’s Kindle Vella. Now available in paperback and e-book

If you know anyone looking for clean and Christian teen/young adult fiction, please share the link. Thanks for following my journey. Now it’s time to focus on the next book.