Presenting my debut novel,
The Ripple of Stones
Summary:
Teacher Brigid dares to break the estrangement between her mother and grandfather and stay at tranquil Cairn Cottage for the summer. A sailboat is delivered to a neighboring cottage and a man named Gabe walks into her life, making her feel something she has never felt before. As Brigid and Gabe quickly fall for each other incurring the inexplicable wrath of Brigid’s mother, Brigid discovers that things at Cairn Cottage are not what they seem… She begins to uncover the secret mystical Stone Society and her role in it, all of which threaten the life she knows… or open the doors to the life she was always meant to live.
With roots in magical realism and romance with a dose of family drama, this book will connect with readers across genres. The mystery revolving around lake stones and the Society venerating nature is both timeless and trendy, and will connect to any reader interested in preserving the earth.
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If you love “The Notebook,” you will love this book.
If you are tired of the confines of life’s mundanities, you will love watching Brigid struggle with and overcome hers.
If you have a sneaking (or bold) interest in the mystical properties of stones, you will love this book.
If you are curious about (or practice) Earth-based spirituality, you will love this book.
If you like mysteries minus murder and death and gore, you will love this book.
If you have a family member or friend with whom you seem to be in constant conflict, you will love this book.
If you are a native Michigander who knows the joy of finding the perfect Petoskey stone on a sandy beach and can just feel the softness of an Up North summer breeze on your cheek, you will love this book.
If you long for that place, that home, that spot among the trees that seems to be lost to the past, you will love this book.
“The Ripple of Stones” is a story of self-discovery, love, and what could be if we only were brave enough to open up our hearts.
I hope you love it.
Published in cooperation with Birch Tree Press
About Kathryn:
Kathryn Covington is a teacher, writer, and singer. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Kathryn has taught vocal music to all ages in Michigan and Georgia, owned and operated the Covington Music Studio, performed as a chorister with the world-renowned Atlanta Master Chorale, and a blog writer of same. Kathryn had the great privilege of living briefly on the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan. The beauty of Up North inspires much of her work. Currently, Kathryn resides in metro-Detroit with her husband, two children, their crazy dog, and rotating school of fish.
Learn
“This was perhaps the best example of inclusion and diversity that I’ve ever seen taught in a music lesson. It is so clear that you love these kids, you love this job, and you know what you’re doing. Bravo!” ~ Administrator, Farmington Public Schools
Read
“I was trembling and crying as I read this post. She made me feel like I was on stage with you all!” ~Donor and Season Ticket Holder, Atlanta Master Chorale
Kathryn had the privilege of writing the Atlanta Master Chorale Blog from August, 2016-May 2017. Asked by the Chairwoman of the Board to write and develop Atlanta Master Chorale’s very first blog, Kathryn created all content for this blog published on this internationally-read website. Collaborating with the Artistic Director, Chairwoman of the Board, Marketing Director and Concert Manager, Kathryn created a vital marketing tool for the Atlanta Master Chorale.
Listen
“Kathryn’s voice is warm and gorgeous. Her phrasing showcases such innate musicality. Listening to her, you can feel the sincerity of emotion and a true understanding of the piece.” ~ Professor of Voice, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Kathryn has extensive experience on the stage as a soloist, a chorister, and a teacher. Singing with internationally renowned choirs in Atlanta, GA and Ann Arbor, MI, performing lead roles in regional theater productions, and soloing in churches throughout Metro-Detroit, Kathryn continues to study her craft at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Proficient in art song, showtunes, the American Songbook, and liturgical music, Kathryn is available to sing at your next important life event, be it wedding, funeral, or any other place where you may need a highly-trained, professional vocalist.
