Letters from the Plains A Story of Faith, Family, and Resilience

Set in the rugged heart of 1920s and 1930s America, Letters from the Plains follows the life of Johanna, a devoted wife and mother, as she pours out her hopes, hardships, and faith-filled reflections in heartfelt letters to her beloved Aunt Hessie Mae.

Through seasons of drought, loss, and uncertainty, Johanna’s words bear witness to the quiet strength of a woman determined to hold her family together. Rooted in prayer and perseverance, her letters offer a deeply personal glimpse into the everyday struggles—and sacred moments—of life on the plains.

Inspired by the legacy of the author’s great-grandmother, this epistolary novel weaves fiction with historical truth to honor the resilience of women who clung to faith in the face of adversity.

A tender story of faith, family, and endurance, Letters from the Plains reminds us that even in life’s harshest seasons, God’s grace is never far.