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February 14, 2026

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February 13, 2026

Ellie is returning with a new book this Spring, 2026. I hope you'll enjoy the audacious challenge that Ruth has dreamed up for them to share.

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January 5, 2025

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WingerBooks - Diane Winger

WingerBooks - Diane Winger

is a "retired software geek" who loves hiking, climbing, kayaking, and camping when she isn't on the computer writing or watching cat videos. She's a voracious reader who still gets goose bumps when introduced as an author. In addition to writing fiction, she has co-authored travel adventure guidebooks with her husband, Charlie. They live in western Colorado, but travel regularly with their A-frame camper enjoying outdoor recreation.

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Ellie Dwyer’s Ultimate Challenge: Book 8 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

As they explored the deserts and mountains of the Western U.S., Ellie and Ruth shared a bond forged through a decade of camping and hiking. But now, at age 69, Ellie faces the daunting prospect of continuing her nomadic life without her beloved friend by her side.

Ruth was always the one to push Ellie out of her comfort zone, but now, approaching...

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The Secrets that Shape Us

Revealing a secret may be liberating, yet some secrets can never be disclosed.

A year after her husband died, Deborah is still deeply torn over her role in his death, but she can’t confide in anyone without breaking a solemn promise. Her granddaughter, Ashley, is no longer the cheerful, confident tomboy Deborah remembers. Ashley has secrets of...

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The Daughters’ Baggage

Every piece of baggage carries the tales of the lives it has touched.

Aaliyah Johnson just wants to live a normal life – finish school, have a career, a family, a future. But when her father takes his own life after his return from the war in Afghanistan, she and her mother are plunged into poverty and a homeless struggle to survive.

The unusual...

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Praise

I was hooked from the first page, very engaging ,inspiring with real life issues. The characters are very likable, strong supportive and witty. [Ellie Dwyer's Great Escape]

– christine (amazon reader)

...definitely the best fiction book on RV life that I've come across. [Ellie Dwyer's Great Escape]

– Alyssa Padgett, Author

I am a sucker for multi-generational relationships in novels. Boy did I love the one depicted between Deborah and Ashley. I have enjoyed everything I have read by this author and look forward to reading more! [The Secrets that Shape Us]

– I. Olson

Series

Ellie Dwyer’s Great Escape: Book 1 of the Ellie Dwyer Series
Ellie Dwyer’s Big Mistake: Book 2 of the Ellie Dwyer Series
Ellie Dwyer’s Change of Plans: Book 3 of the Ellie Dwyer Series
Ellie Dwyer’s Startling Discovery: Book 4 of the Ellie Dwyer Series
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The Ellie Dwyer series

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You might say she’s running away from her troubles, but Ellie Dwyer figures it’s time to reinvent herself. When her husband of nearly 40 years suddenly leaves her for no discernable reason and a hurricane forces her to flee their home, she sets out on a...