Books

"This Tumbleweed Landed" offers a vivid glimpse into rural southeastern Colorado during the 1950s and '60s, where square dances drew families together and ranch life set the rhythm of daily existence. In this heartfelt memoir, Larada Horner-Miller paints a rich portrait of small-town America, where neighbors were family and landline phones were precious commodities. From making mud pies to finding her place in the world, this daddy's girl's story celebrates the enduring values of ranching culture, close-knit community bonds, and cherished family traditions. Through personal stories and loving reflections, Horner-Miller preserves a slice of American heritage while chronicling her journey from...

"This Tumbleweed Landed" offers a vivid glimpse into rural southeastern Colorado during the 1950s and '60s, where square dances drew families together and ranch life set the rhythm of daily existence. In this heartfelt memoir, Larada Horner-Miller paints a rich portrait of small-town America, where neighbors were family and landline phones were precious commodities. From making mud pies to finding her place in the world, this daddy's girl's story celebrates the enduring values of ranching culture, close-knit community bonds, and cherished family traditions. Through personal stories and loving reflections, Horner-Miller preserves a slice of American heritage while chronicling her journey from...

Through poetry, prose, and reflection prompts, "Coronavirus Reflections: Bitter or Better?" captures one woman's journey through the pandemic while inviting readers to explore their own. Award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller chronicles her year of solitude, spiritual discoveries, and personal growth during an unprecedented time. Each themed chapter weaves together creative writing, thoughtful quotations, and engaging questions, creating a unique space for readers to process their own pandemic experiences. More than a memoir, this interactive book serves as both a historical record and a guide for transforming isolation into inner strength, helping readers decide: did these challenging ti...

Escape the holiday hustle with award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller's delightful Christmas collection. From angels gone awry in pageants to cherished New Mexican traditions, these heartwarming stories, poems, and spiritual reflections span seventy years of festive memories. Rediscover the true magic of Christmas in this charming holiday treasure.

Escape the holiday hustle with award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller's delightful Christmas collection. From angels gone awry in pageants to cherished New Mexican traditions, these heartwarming stories, poems, and spiritual reflections span seventy years of festive memories. Rediscover the true magic of Christmas in this charming holiday treasure.

"Was It a Dream?" is an intimate poetry collection that weaves through the landscape of human experience, from sun-dappled peaks to shadowed valleys. Award-winning poet Larada Horner-Miller transforms deeply personal moments into universal touchstones, crafting verses that speak to the shared journey of loss, healing, and rediscovery. Opening the Navigating Life's Journey Through Poetry series, this first volume maps the terrain of grief and renewal through meditations on family bonds, nature's quiet wisdom, and transformative travels. With keen observation and gentle humor, Horner-Miller's poems celebrate life's small wonders while honoring its deepest sorrows, inviting readers to find thei...