Alphabetical TOC - Titles - Authors - Joann Klusmeyer of Rock Creek Publications

Alley Cat at Large

Applegate's Mill

eBook Summary:
Celia Applegate had always tried to be a good girl and do what was expected of her. At age seven, she lost her mother when her baby brother was born. She had picked up domestic duties as soon as she was able, taking care of her father and two brothers. Now she lost her father, after he had extracted a difficult promise from her.

Applegate's Mill is Book 7 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

The Cabin on the Bluff

The Case of the Baffling Barge

The Case of the Billion Dollar Bundle

The Case of the Missing Mountain

The Case of the Terrible Tiger

The Case of the Toppling Temple

Castles in Stone

eBook Summary:
Laura was trapped in an unendurable situation, and leaving home appeared to be the only answer. Her main problems seemed to stem from being a woman in a man's world, and there wasn't much she could do about that, or could she?

Castles in Stone is Book 6 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

The Courtship of Sadie McClure

The Diary

The Glass Soda Pop Bottle

Good Morning, Mr. Wilson

eBook Summary:
Can a young man from the city find happiness as a teacher in a country school? If so, it could be because of the good and faithful help of Duke, the huge bloodhound, who was forever at his side.

Good Morning, Mr. Wilson is Book 11 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Heart of the Oak

eBook Summary:
The old man was on his deathbed after a long and productive life, and his aged wife sat in vigil with him. Her own life had been spent in service to her husband, to others, and when God insisted, to Him. She had one request as she neared the end of her life, and that request was not for something for herself. HEART OF THE OAK contains the hopes, dreams and final acceptance of a young girl who follows her husband, as he followed his calling, to another state and another culture.

Heart of the Oak is Book 8 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

A Hideout for Heidi

The Life Quilt

eBook Summary:
Sixteen year old Josie Tucker was eager to use her grandmother's strategy for acquiring the best life mate ... if she could just figure out what it was. Also, Grandmother's gift of a special quilt contained embroidered symbols from Josie's life, also hidden instructions for the time when "Gran" would not be there to guide her.

The Life Quilt is Book 4 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Crawford who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Mail Order Mama

eBook Summary:
A girl from St. Louis finds herself, through a series of unusual events, to be "mother" to two small children in a strange town. The orphaned children know her to be the mama their daddy ordered for them from the catalog, from which came their toys and clothes. She learns to survive rural life, for the most part, through the instruction from the children.

Mail Order Mama is Book 2 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Mark of Excellence

Naomi From Nineveh

No Greater Love

eBook Summary:
Carl and Lorena Morgan decided their five beautiful sons made a complete family. They decided there would be no more, yet Lorena's sister, InaMae, was childless. Should Lorena and her husband have yet another child? Or would the pain of this gift be more than Lorena could bear?

No Greater Love is Book 1 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Number One Church Street

eBook Summary:
The only house on Church Street besides the River Bend Community Church, was the parsonage, inhabited by a young minister and his wife who were engaged in taking care of their little town. Also living there was a yellow cat, engaged in taking care of the young couple.

Number One Church Street is Book 9 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Oklahoma Run

Old Man's Cabin

eBook Summary:
Only old Granny Nelson was old enough to remember the mysterious circumstances surrounding Old Man's Cabin, which seemed to be built in a night by a ragged old man who brought Christmas toys to the children of the small town. Just as mysteriously, he had disappeared, leaving the tiny log house.

Now, nearly five decades later, the tiny cabin still clung to the banks of the river, to be occupied once more. And the river which swept all things downstream, allowed a family to be brought upstream, to make their new life in River Bend.

Old Man's Cabin is Book 10 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Red Lands

The Red Rope

Rise Up Like Cornbread

eBook Summary:
The town moonshiner was gunned down by a "revenuer's" bullet, leaving a pregnant wife with seven children on a thirteen acre hillside tract. Though the preacher promised that, with God's help, she could "rise up with wings like the eagle", Coralee could think no farther than to rise up like the cornbread she was preparing for her children's dinner. She struggles to find her buried self-esteem after a life of abuse.

Rise Up Like Cornbread is Book 3 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Rock Creek Road

eBook Summary:
Marybeth became entangled in her best friend's life, seeing no way to free herself and be loosed from a promise. She struggled to make sense of the position life placed her in, until the new man came into her life.

Rock Creek Road is Book 5 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Rosalie's Revenge

Seven Days at Jericho

Shelly From Rockytop Farm

Shipwrecked

Sign of the Fish

Silver Lining

The Stained Glass Window

Stories of Uncle Raymond Red Hawk

To Prosper

Tornado

Two Hearts Friendship Club

eBook Summary:
Vangie Hatfield, a girl from a family that seemed determined to destroy itself, found life a struggle just trying to hold herself together. Living on the harsh, solitary mountain made that even more difficult.

On another farm, hardly a half mile away, Gus Fergus must somehow be a family to his deaf sister when he is hardly more than a child, himself. How could he continue to manage this, as his sister grew older and would need more than he could give? The two of them might manage to survive on the mountain for a while, but could they stay there forever?

Two Hearts Friendship Club is Book 12 of the Happenings in River Bend Series

A small town developed along the banks of the river where the current was caught between Rock Mountain and a deposit of volcanic stone. The fast-moving river had rushed through the mountains of central Arkansas, barreling through Jacksonville, the county seat, and coursing rapidly through a deep channel for the next twelve miles. There remnants of an ancient volcano turned the river in upon itself, creating a twisting current which circled the mountain. That became the site of the town of River Bend. It began as an overnight camp for those travelers who could not manage the last twelve miles into town. It gradually grew to feature a general store, The Mercantile, a Pharmacy operated by the Markham's, a cafe, a church and several other business establishments, including the male hangout and loafer's club, the River Bend Livery Stable.

Residential cabins were build along the river banks, and later were sprinkled about the mountains on either side. The central focus points of the town were the church, and its weekly gathering of ladies who met under the guise of 'quilting', the livery stable, where every man could feel welcome, and perhaps pick up a scrap of information (not gossip!) before the ladies did, and the other focus was the school.

Built by the townsfolk on donated land, the school enjoyed a reverence which was begun by parents who had no schooling themselves, and, along with the preacher, the school teacher was one of the most respected members of the community. The city fathers knew they were lucky to get 21 year old Mr. Wilson to replace their revered Mr. Campbell who taught for more than thirty years before retiring. But Mr. Wilson had his problems, and they had nothing to do with the teaching of the children.

Each book in the series stands alone, but they all share their setting, and their association with others of the town.

For more information, visit my Featured Authors Page!

Vanessa and the Bird Book

The War Without Fighting

The Wolf and the Wapiti

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