Why I Wrote Homestead Harmony

October 1, 2026

Although Storybook 2, Homestead Harmony, has already been published, I think that some of the decisions behind the story are worth sharing.

Homestead Harmony grew from my desire to bring greater awareness to primary Raynaud’s, especially how it can affect a child’s everyday life in ways others may not immediately see or understand. At the same time, I wanted Stella’s story to remain full of curiosity, family, nature, and hands-on learning. Throughout the book, educational sub-stories introduce readers to experiences such as prescribed burns, natural dyeing, food-to-table connections, and exploring the night sky, allowing learning to unfold naturally within the story. My hope is that readers come away with a better understanding of primary Raynaud’s while also discovering new ways to observe, question, and learn from the world around them.