Behind the Scenes at Ford Mountain Publishing

A Quiet Season Isn’t an Idle One

If I’ve seemed a little quiet lately, I promise it isn’t because things have slowed down at Ford Mountain Publishing. Quite the opposite, in fact. There’s been a great deal happening behind the scenes—much of it the steady, unglamorous, exciting work of building something grassroots and stubbornly in-house (because apparently, we like the challenge of learning new skills).

A Virtual Summit for Romance Authors

One exciting update: I just finished recording my presentation for an upcoming virtual summit for romance authors that will be broadcast in May. I’m truly looking forward to sharing more details soon. It’s always a privilege to speak into the craft and business of storytelling—especially within a genre that continues to evolve and expand in beautiful ways. Keep an eye out for more information as we get closer to the broadcast date.

New Resources for Writers

Behind the curtain, I’ve also been hard at work writing a series of articles and companion workbooks that will be published here on the website. My heart has always been to encourage and equip authors—whether you’re just beginning or you’ve been honing your craft for years. These resources are designed to help you sharpen specific aspects of storytelling, structure, voice, and sustainability in the creative life.

There have also been updates to the website itself. If you notice small changes here and there, that’s because we’re continuously learning, adjusting, and improving. Running an independent publishing company means wearing a lot of hats—and we’re determined to learn the skills rather than outsource them whenever possible. It’s a learning curve, but it’s one we embrace.

Wings of Wisdom Update

For those waiting on the next book in the Wings of Wisdom series: thank you for your patience. The incredibly talented artist commissioned for the cover recently reported that he is just about finished. Real life presented some unexpected challenges on his end, which delayed publication—but the book should be available within the next few months. I’m so excited to finally bring this installment into your hands.

We also now have hardcover copies of the second editions of the first four books in the series, and I can’t wait for readers to see them in person.

Celebrating D.B. Hopson’s New Releases

On the home front, I’m delighted to celebrate the recent publication of the first three writing prompt books in The Realms Unwritten series by my husband, D.B. Hopson. Watching these projects move from concept to finished books has been such a joy. His passion for helping writers generate ideas and step boldly into new worlds shines through every page.

He’ll be joining me with his books at the Pokémon Day Mini Con outside Plus Ultra Coffee on March 1st at Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland, TN. I always love working with Roy, the owner of Plus Ultra Coffee—he’s been such a wonderful supporter of local creatives. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and making new friends at the event.

We’ll have:

• New Ford Mountain Publishing merchandise
• Hardcover editions of the Wings of Wisdom second editions
• D.B. Hopson’s Realms Unwritten books
• And possibly… a surprise book release (still debating whether that launch will happen at the event!)

If you’re local, I would absolutely love for you to come out and say hello.

Stay Connected

If you’d like more behind-the-scenes updates, early announcements, and exclusive content, I encourage you to subscribe to the Ford Mountain Publishing newsletter. That’s where I tend to share the details I don’t always post publicly.

And as always—keep your eyes open for opportunities to tell stories. They’re everywhere. Sometimes they’re hidden in the quiet seasons, growing roots before they bloom.

Thank you for being part of this journey. There is so much more to come.