Five Women refusing to be silenced,
join together and become the story of Echo Canyon.
For every woman who has spent a lifetime showing up for others,
and now wonders what's next.
First in Marylee's New Series
Women of the Canyon
Whispers of Echo Canyon will be released Early 2026
Mirage of Trust; Mid-2026
Watch for all 5 Books of the Woman of the Canyon Series.
Whispers of Echo Canyon
Release date February 2026
In a near-future desert community on the western edge of possibility, five women find each other at the moment life asks them to begin again. Whispers of Echo Canyon is a quietly powerful, deeply inspirational story about friendship, purpose, and the courage to want more.
Mirage of Trust
Release date Mid-2026
Quinn faces betrayal that upends her life in Mirage of Trust, leading her to rebuild amidst the solace of a close-knit southwest town. With Riley's steadfast support, Quinn unravels deceit, rediscovering trust and strength amid unforeseen twists.
About Author
Marylee’s Story
A couple of years ago, I fell in love. Now, don’t go running to my partner of three decades! Not that kind of love.
After 20+ years creating and educating others on container gardening in the desert and publishing my first book, Getting Potted in the Desert, I decided to make my second book a story.
Creative nonfiction, I call it. Part education. Part stories. Which means characters of the fictitious nature.
So back to falling in love.
My first, Riley. Hence my second book, Riley’s Garden Oasis. She became my love as she brought new joy to my life. Not just writing, but writing the fictional parts of the story.
When published, Riley’s Garden Oasis was the #1 Release in Desert Climate Gardening. A proud moment!
Soon after, an author friend suggested that if writing fiction brings me joy, that’s what I should do.
And it does.
I started my first book of fiction, with Riley and several other characters from Riley’s book. When the first draft of Mirage of Trust was almost complete, I felt it needed a prequel to introduce the characters more fully, so I wrote The Heart of Echo Canyon.
Meet Riley, the youngest, a strong, nurturing architect from Vermont. Her best friend, Quinn, retired after 30 years with Homeland Security. Skylar, a former archaeologist and historical fiction author, Val, an ER nurse from Washington State, retired after the pandemic.
Raven, a descendant of the Sabakari tribe, is a renowned horse whisperer and Doctor of Psychology. She combines her expertise to help owners and their horses with a unique approach.
These women, each embarking on a new chapter in their lives, are drawn together in Echo Canyon by their shared passion for gardening, friendship, and community. Instrumental in their emerging friendships is Ben, Raven's cousin, a seasoned, rugged rancher with quiet wisdom and a gentle heart.
And since I like everything in neat and tidy packages, I want to write about these characters in my new Women of Canyon series.
Please join me on my journey in my “partially retired” phase of life.
Start Reading Marylee’s New
Women of Canyon Series TODAY!
Start Reading Marylee’s New Women of Canyon Series TODAY!
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