I Met a Goat on the Road

A vismin spgs ebook copyiting guinea? A ‘possum in the dining room? What strange and wondrous occurrences can one expect while living on an Ozark mountaintop for thirty-five years?

These lyrical adventure stories feature chickens, raccoons, bugs, dogs, cats, and natural critters of this woodland home. Throw in a few neighbors who shoot copperheads or remodel the dirt road. Ponder the passage of time through a philosophical lens of wonder and delight. The seasons bring summer heat, winter snow, pouring rain, the power of fire. Lessons learned, questions posed–who has lived and died on this land? What is our responsibility to this place, its creatures, each other?

Come meet the goat on the road.

Non-fiction, 40,000 words. Available as e-book or paperback at Amazon or your favorite book retailer.

5 stars! “This book actually made the reader feel as if he/she were sitting there knowing the people or situation written about. Colorful descriptions made this a very enjoyable read.” R. Rupard

5 stars!  “I enjoyed all these stories and especially admired the author’s ability to describe the creatures she encounters with a naturalist’s eye and a pet lover’s emotions. My favorite story was Summer, a languorous description of a 102-degree day on the mountain where the smallest movement seems difficult and time slows down. The author’s prose is lyrical and yet unsentimental. You can feel the heat and the sense of relief when the day draws to a close. A beautifully-written series of stories… Reviewed by Annamaria Farbizio for Readers’ Favorite

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