Making Waves: A Starting Over Short Story

by M.M. Travis

After a gut-wrenching betrayal and the end of her marriage, fifty-two-year-old Angela Morrow escapes to the wilds of Alaska—her heart bruised, her confidence in tatters. The last thing she expects is to rediscover her bold spirit on the icy waters of Resurrection Bay, guided by the steady hands and kind eyes of Hank Jenkins, a rugged widower who knows all too well the ache of starting over.

With every paddle stroke, Angela feels hope stirring—until the woman who shattered her life appears. Old wounds split open, and the Alaskan wilderness becomes a battleground for more than just Angela must decide if she’s defined by her past or ready to claim her future.

When a sudden storm tests her courage and her growing connection with Hank, Angela faces her greatest challenge yet. In the untamed beauty of Alaska, will she find the strength to fight for herself—and risk her heart one more time? Or will the shadows of betrayal pull her under for good?

If you had one shot at joy after heartbreak, would you take it?

55 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 11, 2024

About the author

I love reading! I love learning something while I'm reading fiction: about a new place or overcoming a challenging endeavor. I started writing professionally with non-fiction how-to quilting books, then transitioned to fiction, and now I edit as well. I prefer 3rd person but will read very well written first person.

I am collaborating with Max Travis to continue the Thunder Bay Seiner Series. I love to write with Alaska as the setting, using my experiences exploring the state.