The story of the true-life inspiration (Maude Collins, Ohio’s first female sheriff in 1925) for Lily Ross.
More about Maude Collins, the Real-Life Inspiration for Lily Ross
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The Widows
Pie of the Month… is actually Sorghum Cookies!
Sorghum? What’s that? A delicious baking sweetener! Here’s a recipe for cookies.
Meeting A Reader My Aunt Once Mentored
Through THE WIDOWS, I connected with a reader who was mentored by my Aunt Opal.
The Battle for Blair Mountain
The Battle for Blair Mountain–a stunning, historic uprising that many have not heard of.
I Love Book Clubs!
I love Book Clubs! I love visiting them in person or via Skype. I just love knowing Book Clubs are out there–reading THE WIDOWS as well as other great books. And I’m grateful for these mini-communities of discussion, reading, and fellowship.
On Going Back to High School (for a Senior-Wide Read)
Visiting a high school for a senior-wide read of THE WIDOWS.
Pie of the Month: Buttermilk
On the road with THE WIDOWS… and Buttermilk Pie!
THE WIDOWS Excerpt–Read Chapter One Here!
Publication Day for The Widows is less than a week away! I'm so grateful to the team at Minotaur Books for launching this novel into the world in such a thorough and thoughtful way. And I'm delighted to share the first chapter--just click here to read it. Leave a...
The Music Behind (And In) THE WIDOWS
THE WIDOWS, my first novel in my Kinship Historical Mystery series, is set in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio in 1925—and I couldn’t have written it without music. By that I mean both music to keep me energized while writing, and music as part of the story. Music...
Sneak Peek into THE WIDOWS: Seven Weeks and Counting!
Pre-Order Here. Email me at jessmontgomeryauthor@gmail.com to let me know that you've pre-ordered, so I can send you a thank-you gift in January, and enter you in the grand prize art giveaway!
