ALLIGATORS, OUTLAWS, AND TOURISTS!
Lost and Found on Florida’s Last Frontier! It’s 1914. A young Cracker who yearns to become a Florida cow hunter, a Seminole who sees his way of life disappearing, and an educated African-American girl from Baltimore lose their boat on Lake Okeechobee and are stranded in the wild and mysterious Florida Jungle. When outlaws block the only road back, they have to find a new way home. How will they survive? And who will they be when they get there?
With a section of old photos and short historical essays at the end, “The River Way Home” is historical fiction full of action, humor, and conflicts that remain contemporary today. It’s a classic tale of friendship and coming-of-age that will take you back in time to your childhood favorites.
Targeted Age Group:
Young readers and adults who are young at heart.
What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers?
Decide why you’re writing and run with it. If it’s for a profit, learn the formulae and use them. If it’s because you have a story to tell, be true to your heart. In either instance, develop a thick skin and be hard on yourself. Ask for criticism and listen to it. That doesn’t mean you have to do everything someone suggests, but at least try to understand where the criticism is coming from and test possible fixes out in theory before ignoring it.
Author Bio:
A former professional photographer, editor for NASA, community activist, elected official, and attorney, Mary searched from New Orleans, to Seattle, to Houston, and Miami, before she found the place she calls home – a small remnant of Florida’s last frontier, which she shares with friends, family, and a black-and-tan hound that wandered in out of the Allapattah Flats one sunny afternoon.
I was researching local history for another project and discovered it was a wonderful story that had never been told, full of characters who were bold, brave, and totally distinctive. For example, Florida cow hunters, Okeechobee fishermen, Seminole Indians, and Zora Neale Hurston roamed the area within a span of a few years. Starting with them as inspiration, I was able to craft a tale of hope and loss that telescopes 500 years of Florida history into a few days.
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