This book is about me, and I had a secret. I could hear angels. It didnt bother me too much, that is, until they put a call on my life. I encountered the great I Am at a normal prayer meeting. Then accidents began to happen, weird and mystical things began to happen to me, and I prayed for a normal life. After being raptured to the heights of angels, I was plummeted down to the valley of despair when a demonic spirit attacked me. I had never warred against such an opponent before. Read how my prayer-warrior friends interceded for me and helped to save my soul from the evil one.

Mary Rodgers has lost everything--or so she believes. Her entire family has been struck down with influenza, leaving her alone in the world--except for her cousin Philip. But Philip is bound for Oregon to meet up with Laurel, his fiancée, who's waiting for him. Though Mary begs him to take her with him on the Oregon Trail, he resists. What would people think? Mary's plan is simple. They already share a last name. They will pose as husband and wife. The wagonmaster is a firm man--and if he finds out the truth, he'll force them to marry, dashing Philip's dreams of a life with Laurel. But Mary promises it will be their secret, and Philip can't leave her behind after all she's lost. When Luke Sayer, their half-Indian trail scout, begins to spend evenings at their fireside, other travelers notice the obvious mutual attraction between him and Mary. Though Mary denies it, she struggles to keep her promise without bringing harm to either her dear cousin, Philip, who has risked everything for her--or to Luke, the love of her life. Mary's grit and determination will see her through the hardships and sorrows she encounters, but Luke's love will give her hope for the future as they WALK THE PROMISE ROAD... "With exquisite details of wagon trains, women and the West, Anne Schroeder takes us on an authentic journey of love and hope giving us characters to cheer for and moments of meaning to cherish." -- Jane Kirkpatrick, Award-winning author of ALL SHE LEFT BEHIND. "The most accurate novel I've ever read on the Trail." -- Michael Smith, Oregon Trail Preservation Committee

She made a promise. Now she has to keep it... Mary Rodgers has lost everything-or so she believes. Her entire family struck down with influenza, she is alone in the world, with the exception of her beloved cousin. But Philip is bound for Oregon to meet up with his fiancée. Though Mary begs him to take her with him on the Oregon Trail, he resists. Mary's plan is simple. Since they already share a last name, she and Philip will pose as husband and wife. And though the wagonmaster is a firm man-who is sure to dash Philip's dreams of a life with his beloved should he find out the truth-Mary promises it will be their secret. Yet when Luke Sayer, their half-Indian trail scout, begins to spend evenings at their fireside, other travelers can't help but notice the budding attraction between him and Mary. Though Mary denies it, she struggles to keep her promise without bringing harm to both her cousin, who has risked everything for her, and Luke, the love of her life. Mary's grit and determination will see her through the hardships and sorrows she encounters...but Luke's love will give her hope for the future as they walk the promise road. Winner of the 2019 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Historical Romance, Walk the Promise Road is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice.

Collected short stories of the heart, written by an award winning author of historical romance and contemporary humor. Character driven stories of the heart that deal with love in its many guises. Many are set in the Central Coast of California. "Grub Line Rider," is a traditional story of a pioneer girl looking for love. "Torch Singer," is about a blues singer disappointed in love, who doesn't need any man to clutter her life. The title story, "Gifts of Red Pottery," follows a reclusive man living in a Paso Robles apartment through the life-changes that happen when a lively young Hispanic girl moves in across the street. "James Dean and the Tree of Eden," is a surprise bonus. Romance of the heart is the best kind. Advance readers say "The reader will carry these stories in her heart long after the last line is read." Available in Kindle, and paperback through Amazon, Createspace and extended sales channels. Other Books by Anne SchroederHISTORICAL FICTIONThe Central Coast Series: Maria In�sCholama MoonThe Caballero's Son (in progress)Walk the Promise Road (release date 2018)MEMOIROrdinary AphroditeBranches on the Conejo

"Anne Schroeder's personal essays ... tell a woman's story of coming of age during the Baby Boomer generation and growing into greater wholeness. All the ages of womanhood are covered: girlhood, young adulthood, middle age up into the author's fifties as she shifts focus to caring for the two older matriarchs in her life. Schroeder uses the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sexual rapture as a metaphor for loving life in all its forms."--Review from www.amazon.com.

In 1870s California, Ginny Nugent comes of age on her family ranch following the death of her mother and her father's guilt-induced addiction to drugs and alcohol. An overworked Indian cook and a crippled cowhand are poor substitutes for Ginny's family, but she compensates with grit and determination. The arrival of a Southern stranger with a message from Ginny's grandmother changes her fate--if her survival insticts will allow her to accept the offer of boarding school in Santa Cruz. Her efforts to learn polish are fraught with misteps. She returns to the ranch after her schooling is completed, the stunning image of her mother. That's when problems begin. This is a story of hardscrabble American settlers in remote California in an era of earthquakes, bandidos and landgrabs. Well-researched and accurate, this is book #1 of the Central California Series that includes MARIA INES, a story of a Salinan (Mission) Indian during the Spanish and Mexican conquests of California. Suitable for teens and lovers of clean romances as well as readers wanting to know more about the post-Mission era of California.

An Indian girl born under Padre Serra's cross at Mission San Miguel de Arcángel witnesses the political intrigue and greed of Spanish, Mexican and Yanqui invaders who plunder California, destroying everything she loves. A refugee in her own land during the Time of the Troubles, Maria Inés struggles to survive while she reclaims her family, her faith and her ancestral identity. A moving must-read for fans of the Old West and of Native Americans' legendary history.

In 1888, five young bachelors emigrate from Stranda, Norway with a dream of becoming land barons in America. In Southern California they pool their money to purchase affordable land. They draw names from a hat to decide who farms the better land and who must make do with the inferior. Soon after, their sweethearts arrive from the homeland and the Norwegian Colony is born. This novel uses modern fiction techniques to recreate the characters as real people. Readers will experience the struggles, joys and sacrifices of the families who settle the land and create a legacy for their children in part through original diaries, photos and letters.

History and reflections of the Conejo Valley of Southern California from the 1880s until the 1950s. Caspar Borchard Sr., prominent rancher and stockman, and patriarch of a large family that lived and farmed in Newbury Park, the Norwegian Colony and its founders, the Pederson, Hansen, Nelson, Anderson and Nils Olsen families. The making of the Norwegian Grade. Early history of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park from diaries, journals, photographs and anecdotal stories of the last surviving residents of the original Norwegian Colony. With an introduction by Wyatt McCrea, grandson of actor Joel McCrea, a friend and neighbor of the Norwegian Colony.