Then the Trees Said Hello

by H.J. Corning

Overview

Two women separated by time learn what happens when they embrace their inner magic in this inspiring environmental fiction novel.

Although Sara's college degree provided her an out, she always knew she'd return home to the small logging community that is like family to her. But when she learns the forest around her can talk, Sara's focus shifts from cutting down the trees to saving them.

Soon she discovers a hidden world, and among the people who live there, she finds love. But as tensions between her conservation efforts and her community rise, the people she once called family become her biggest adversaries.

Decades later, recent graduate, Maxine, sets out in her van to figure out the next steps in life. Along the way, she discovers a journal that Sara hid away. Through its entries, Maxine learns of an underground world where people float and trees talk.

Although It sounds like a fantasy, she feels the truth in the journal's words. But there's only one way to know for sure. Maxine must uncover what happened to Sara. Could she learn to do what Sara did and find a place where she belongs?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798985824445
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	03/23/2023
Series:	Ilanaly Series , #1
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nature is my first love. I’ve found solace in the forest since I was a child. My parents shared their knowledge of plants and animals, which gave me an appreciation of the forest beyond just the beauty of it. I’ve spent many free days hiking, backpacking, and sitting at the base of trees feeling life pulse through them. In addition, I have a degree in biology and understand the mechanics of plant life.

I’ve been inspired by the stories of others who’ve explored the wilderness. My stories are filled with powerful women, living life on their terms, and are deeply compassionate and caring.

I live in the mountainous southwest with my amazing husband, goofy rescue dog and lap warming cat. When I’m not writing, I’m hiking, backpacking or inventing products for hikers.

Then the Trees Said Hello is my debut novel. It is the first in a series. It sprouts from a life lived in the woods, hiking, backpacking and just sitting under trees far from civilization.