With several books already under her belt, the author’s work is currently up for “The Most Moving Book Award” on Jan. 2, 2023 (themovingwords.com).

Her new book, The Portal, a futuristic western, relates the tale of Colleen Armstrong, a young woman who, while traveling with her family on a wagon train heading West, encounters terrorizing bandits, abnormal feral cats, and plenty of mystery.

Colleen seeks love and also wants to find her true destiny. She wants to understand why she is considered the missing key that her family has been searching for, and why the mysterious Indian Kuruk immediately perceives her as “The Portal.”

This fictitious genre of futuristic western suggests what life could be in the future. Without today’s technology, life again becomes simple. The Portal instills an understanding of unconditional love as well as a wide range of emotions. Its discussion of trauma, recovery, innovation, and the visionary approach to the uncertainties of the future makes the story appealing for all who want to be moved by the realities of life and society.