Category Archives: Appalachian highlands

COMING SOON ~ Book Two of the Peace in the Mountains collection

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Connie Stevens

BUILDING BOOK TWO FROM BOOK ONE When you discover the book you just purchased is actually part of a series and the book in your hands is Book Two, do you set it aside so you can read Book One … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek into BREATH OF WATER: What makes the main character tick?

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Connie Stevens

In my new book, BREATH OF WATER, Dulcie Chappell has a huge load of responsibility on her shoulders. Between the daily farm chores and processing the wool into fine woolen cloth and one-of-a-kind rugs, she maintains a fierce determination to … Continue reading →

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Another sneak peek at BREATH OF WATER

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Connie Stevens

In my new book, BREATH OF WATER, the Chappell family raises sheep for their wool as part of their family heritage. It’s a lot of work, but one of the characters fills an important role in helping to care for … Continue reading →

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