Independence

About the Book

Independence follows the journey of a young woman named Sonora Parish in the late 1800’s, as she struggles to find a new life for herself after being disgraced by her father’s criminal activity. When her father’s sins find her, she disappears to Wyoming, finding a job as a housekeeper on a ranch named Independence.

Her journey takes her through love and enduring friendship, heartache and betrayal, and a fight for survival. Throughout, Sonora must decide if her past will define her, or if she will fight to keep the life she has built for herself at Independence.

About the Author

Teresa Barker grew up in Richmond Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in history. As a lover of history and great storytelling, she spent much of her youth watching old westerns with her grandfather and participating in Civil War re-enactments with her unit the 12thVa Co B. She has received ODACS state awards in Creative Writing as well as Dramatic Interpretation of Poetry, and Female Vocal Solo. Her passions are writing, singing, and a good book. She lives in the scenic mountains of Southwest Virginia with her husband and three young children.