Contemporary women's fiction with emotional depth and page-turning stories
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An entertaining and heartfelt book that pulled the heartstrings. You won't be able to put it down!
The Call of Colorado
I live in the subtropical Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand, with 144 islands and countless turquoise colored bays bordered by golden sands and native New Zealand bush, as well as Pohutakawa (the New Zealand Christmas tree), which flowers bright red in summer.
As beautiful as it is, I grew up amongst the vast agricultural plains, lakes and rivers, and towering
Southern Alps in the agricultural engine room of Canterbury, located in the South Island of New Zealand. I suspect this is why the wide open spaces and similar geography of Colorado captured my heart and imagination and became the setting for my Jackson's Bridge Series.
Here's a brief description of New Zealand with a few key facts and a fun comparison to Colorado.
Small Town Charm
I have lived and worked in small towns in New Zealand and Australia, and enjoy spending time in small communities in other parts of the world, too. It's lovely to get a feel for the character of a place and its people, and I have great respect for how everyone works together to deliver what their town needs. The many events, traditions, and activities you find in small towns require a lot of heart and volunteer hours, and they bind a community together to survive and thrive in their often remote locations.
My writing explores those interconnections and activities, alongside contemporary issues that we all face daily. And while I do that, I take the opportunity to escape into as many beautiful settings as I can, whether they are real or imagined!
My Writing Journey
I have always written stories in one form or another since I was a child, and it's a constant struggle to choose between writing or reading when the opportunity for downtime arises. Storytelling comes naturally to me, as does the desire to understand all sides of a situation and to put myself in the shoes of others, as I try to understand more about the people and the world around me. Sometimes life can be confronting or confusing, but I like to think that, by taking a pause and having a little consideration, most problems can be solved—or at least approached from a new perspective. That's not always easy, but at least with fiction, I have an opportunity to make sure there's always an escape and a happy ending!
How the Series Developed
Jackson's Bridge is an ongoing series, with a forward list of over thirty stories I am working my way through. Letting Go is my first and written as a standalone read, and I am putting the final touches on three more books to complete the first four-book 'season'.
I love any series that includes a cast of strong, well-meaning characters, whether that's in books or television shows, and I've always been one of those people who is devasted when a story and community of characters I love comes to an end. Jackson's Bridge Series is my opportunity to create a world with all the things I love—or love to hate, like bad boys and unreliable characters who spice things up a little! It incorporates all the tropes and universal fantasies I love to read about, and I hope you do, too.
Visiting Jackson's Bridge, Colorado
In August 2024, four months after I published Letting Go, my family and I visited the location of my fictional community in Boulder County, Colorado. It was such a delight to walk the main streets in the communities in the area (Longmont, Loveland, and Lyons), experience the landscape first-hand, and stand at the viewpoint above Carter Lake and Reservoir, which is called Jackson's Reservoir in the series. I met some wonderful people who live in and work in the area (you can read about a special lady here), and I took so many notes and photos that I'm weaving into the stories I am writing now. I am delighted to bring that level of authenticity to my readers, so you can escape more deeply into the settings of Jackson's Bridge, from whatever part of the world you are in at the time, or whenever you need a big, 'ol hug from a community who cares.
Connecting with Me
I love to hear from readers, so drop me an email anytime to tell me where you are in the world, what you love to read, and what you enjoy most about my stories so I can keep delivering you a reading experience you love. And if you have a connection to Colorado, let me know what's special to you that you'd love to see represented.
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Bye for now,
Angela x
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