K.S. Wuertz - Books
Mimosa Lake Novel Series
Life at Mimosa Lake:
The Story of the Winter Visitor
The recession has left River Ivery and her Mimosa Lake neighbors feeling isolated and hopeless. River knows something must change. But how? God's answer is the Winter Visitor. With loving presence, the Visitor offers renewal to the neighbors. But will they take it? Only the coming of spring will tell.
Life At Mimosa Lake:
Spring Sprouts and Fall Ashes
Life seems great, then right before your eyes it all begins to unravel. There's a choice to be made - hide or walk....
River Ivery can hardly function: January brought her unimaginable fears to fruition. How can Thadius Sandberg show River his real feelings, especially now? Join River Ivery, Dock Crayton, Georgia Lemmon and all the Mimosa Lake neighbors as they are tested in a firestorm of fear, grief, heat, lust and loss. Will hope, kindness, understanding - and love - help them keep their faith and rise from the ashes? With God’s help, the neighbors may discover that the strongest spring sprouts grow from fall's ashes. Welcome back - to Mimosa Lake!
Life at Mimosa Lake:
The Shadows of Comfort
River Ivery has been accused of a crime. But she's got a bigger problem, she's lost in her own spiritual desert. Living at Mimosa Lake, you might think the neighbors would rally around: they don't. River and Trixie Crayton are pariahs. Their situation has divided the neighborhood by two: guilty or innocent. Join with River as she walks through the longest and hottest desert of her life. How many times will she wonder when God will let it rain - or lead her to an Oasis.
Life at Mimosa Lake:
Grapevines and Other Saving Graces
Finally, the waters at Mimosa Lake are calming down, at least that's what River thinks, until she tries to trust again. Could life be calming down at Mimosa Lake? Maybe, but the false accusations against River and Trixie, have left their scars. River, protective of her heart by nature, is trying to get back to life. Why is nothing the same? Maybe catching Thad in the arms of his old love has something to do with it. What about Herbert, and Georgia, and the day Franklin finds Frances laying in her yard? At Mimosa, it can be an afternoon float or a trip over the cliffs of the Dogwood, you just never know.
Life at Mimosa Lake:
The Worn Path by the Shore
The final novel in the Life at Mimosa Lake Series fins the neighbors meeting life's changes. The eales watch over River and Thad as they prepare to marry, but they have a few surprises before they can get to the altar. Franklin Sheldon and Tim Cole are being tested , their oaths are rocky. Join Georgia, Trixie, Dock and all the neighbors for a joy filled time along the shores of Mimosa Lake.
Christmas At Mimosa Lake Novella Series
Christmas at Mimosa Lake: The Nativity
River Ivery gets a lump in her throat every time she looks across the lake at the black, charred hole where the Canopy once stood. December has dawned at Mimosa Lake and it's cluttered with unfulfilled wishes, burned out buildings, strange blinking lights and neighbors arguing. What a season! But it isn't always easy to find room at the Inn, sometimes real peace only comes when we stand in the cold at the edge of a manager. Join the neighbors for an unforgettable December and a Christmas that all will cherish.
Christmas at Mimosa Lake: The Wise Men
River Ivery knows she’s been changed by the chaotic events of the 2012. While River’s no longer lost in her own spiritual desert, she still doesn’t have her bearings. Pastor Jack Daniels reminds his congregation it’s about the journey. But can River take the steps to move on? Blessedly she has three wise men to help her. Dock Crayton, forever the fixer, believes his Christmas surprise will fix his wife’s pain. But he didn’t count on falling in love while Christmas shopping. If the neighbors just look around, they’ll see the message shines before them. Good tidings of great joy await all at Mimosa Lake, if they can follow their hearts. Merry Christmas from Mimosa Lake.
Christmas at Mimosa Lake: Angels on High
River Ivery's travels have brought her to the home of strangers, who take her in during an ice storm. But when she and Thad return to thank them, they are nowhere to be found. The Mimosa Lake angel is busy with Alvin Owens leaving hot oil on the stove, and Herbert Potts so loney. Angels are among the neighbors this Christmas, hopefully they will stay through the new year. Rejoice! Sing praises and feel God's glory this December at Mimosa Lake!
Short Work
31 Days at Mimosa Lake: Neighborly Devotionals From The Heart
31 Devotionals written from the perspective of the fictional Mimosa Lake neighbors. Favorite Bible passages are used for the daily devotional book. The writers tell their stories and comment on why these passages touch their hearts. They also leave the reader with suggestions for action to enhance spiritual life.
Moving Towards Center
Coming toward the center of who we are and why we are here, changes us profoundly – but in strangely common ways. As we move toward center, the chasms in our lives are filled. There is great peace, comfort and belonging at ‘center’. But there is great fear, loss and loneliness in the journey to get there. Still, we gain empathy and acceptance as we release our judgements. We have fun! We love. We take joy in living! This fiction and non-fiction, sometimes autobiographical, mix of short stories, essays, poetry, songs and devotionals reveal my journey as: a writer, a daughter, a friend, a sufferer, a lover, a believer - a human being. I share it, hoping you will see yourself in my stories.
Whispers of Center
K.S. Wuertz opens her private notebook to share to share her reflections on 2020 (and beyond) in thoughtful prose and poetry about Life, Loss and Love. whispers of center will gently capture your heart and assure you that indeed, we all belong to something much greater than ourselves. These words, will you leave you with peaceful contentment.
Stand Alones
Soul Searching
Soul Searching asks the questions we all have. Mercedes Beacher is leading a high powered life as a Chicago fashion executive, until it's all cut short. She now must find her way... if there is one. What happens when we die? What happens to a life lived unresolved? How many chances do we get?
The Mystery of Moon Mountain
Tulip Burk was born under the light a the full moon shining through Moon Mountain. That marked her as 'special'. All the Burk women born that way are 'Seers' who speak with spirits bridging this world and the next. They climb mountains way higher than Moon Mountain while living in it's shadow. Tulip is no different.The mountain folk know she's nothing like them - but Tulip holds their secrets - and has a few of their own. It's the mountain way.But can NanMa and Mrs. Burk teach Tulip right and teach her how to battle the darkness? Or will all the secrets and lies bind her too tight? Maybe being different means coming into your own? Or, forgiving the ignorant - like Daddy Burk and Pritchett? Or forgiving Chase Macon - no not Chase Macon - never him.
Soul And Paws Series
Levi: The Wonderfully Spectacular Incredibly Amazing Angel Cat: A Love Story For Everyone
Levi is a one of a kind love story about the bond of love and hope between humans and their animals. Levi's story is about love - and loss and celebating the joys of every love that touches our lives and our hearts. Levi's story, will make you laugh - and cry like all true love stories do! In Levi's world, with the help of the Top Cat, hope and love - spring eternal! This story can be share by childrena and adults... it truly is a story for everyone!
The Blue Dog Finds Happiness
Blue has a long journey ahead of him from his puppy days with mama dog. He will meet a lot of people - not all of them kind. But just when things are looking bleak, his life takes another turn. Maybe there is a life with no cages on his horizon. Can he find his way to happiness?
Katnapped! Pete Discovers Treasure (Souls and Paws)
Pete’s just an ordinary alley cat whose luck changed the day he moved in with ‘his’ two girls. His life was filled with walks, naps, parties and even a can of tuna once in a while. But one day, an evil stranger takes him away from it all. How can being katnapped help an alley cat discover hidden treasure? It’s a story only Pete can tell!
Frankie and Blossom: A honkin' Great Love Story
Once upon a time, Frankie and Blossom lived miles apart with their mates. But tragedy struck when their mates were killed. As you know, geese mate for life. It seemed Frankie and Blossom would spend the rest of their days grieving – and alone. All seemed lost. Then Dorie, Blossom’s human, had an idea! What happened next makes this true story stranger than fiction!
Could two broken-hearted geese find love again? On the internet? This story has enough love, kindness and joy to fill anyone’s heart. Come let Frankie and Blossom happily honk-out all the details…Just for you!
Children's Books
It All Happened At The Old Oak Tree
At first glance, everything seems quiet at the Old Oak Tree, but take a closer look. Peek into the secret lives of some of creatures who come to: , work, hide, jump, run, rest or just be near – the star of the forest – the place where it’s all happening . . . the Old Oak Tree.
