Combining the Oregon Trail with the Book of Tobit? Self-publishing with Kelsey Gietl

Combining the Oregon Trail with the Book of Tobit? Self-publishing with Kelsey Gietl

Starting in high school, Kelsey has been writing historical fiction, and just self-published her latest novel. It is set along a wagon train in the USA, and draws inspiration from the book of Tobit. She shares a fascinating approach to writing series – and keeping things fresh with her characters.

ABOUT KELSEY GIETL
Kelsey Gietl, a St. Louis, Missouri native, theatre enthusiast, and author of five historical fiction novels. Website

BOOK: FOR A NOBLE PURPOSE
When a seventh husband meets the same fate, Sarah Walcott’s parents determine to send her to an asylum, where she can no longer be a burden to them or a danger to society. In desperation, Sarah joins the Larksong wagon train on their way to the West and soon learns that her saviors also harbor extraordinary gifts…ones that may finally bring her the answers she needs. Get this book

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Dominic Vera

Founder of LegendFiction, and a total Wandery. Geeks over epics, mystics, science, the angelic, & Netflix. A young, Catholic dad and novelist passionate about worldbuilding and faith-inspired fiction. A graduate from the Writer’s Institute for Children’s Literature, self-published a children’s novel, and works as a full time marketer and graphic designer. Married, with a small girl and a smaller corgi. Website | See more of Dominic's posts

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