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Smoke on the Wind

a novel by Syvila Weatherford

Available in Softcover, Hardcover, and eBook

Syvila Weatherford's second novel is a captivating tale that weaves the perils and dangers encountered on the Western frontier by Will Lawton, a young Black cowboy, after kidnapping then wedding his young Native American bride, Niabi. He plods a path packed with uncertainty that ultimately winds its way to an unthinkable opportunity – a race for free land.

Follow the characters of Smoke: the beautiful Louisa Ortega, who haunts the memory of the Chief’s son, Nashoba; Captain Horton, head of Fort Townsend, charged with keeping peace between settlers and tribes, and Dakota Sam, a rambunctious Civil War veteran attached to his military blues and backwoodsman ways.

This is the second book in an epic series, following the success of Weatherford's first novel, "Blessings from the Four Winds."

In this sequel, new characters are introduced: Liao Ming Chow, a Chinese immigrant, Sargent Thomas of the Buffalo Soldiers, and Mr. Todd Morgan the railroad tycoon. Niabi and Will raise two children and enjoy the protective company of their horses: Rodeo and FireTip. Their journey is marked by resilience, the spirit of community, and the ongoing struggle for safety and belonging.

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Writing is Syvila Weatherford's third career, and, like an engineer and a lawyer, she brings a unique perspective to storytelling by focusing on inspiring and informing people mentally and spiritually.

Her two novels, "Blessings From The Four Winds" and "Smoke On The Wind," inspired by the life of her great-grandfather, vividly portray the human experience out on the western frontier.

Readers will also easily relate to the life experiences of many of the story's characters, which Syvila hopes will encourage positive introspect and generate smiles.

While she is a new voice on the scene, she wants to share with others the sweet essence of the souls of her Black, Mexican, Native American, Chinese, and White characters.

Learn more at www.syvilaweatherford.com