The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout

The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout

Ali Stephenson appears to have it all-a prestigious role as managing editor at Southern Style Magazine, financial security, and a serene life on the Chesapeake Bay filled with good friends, yoga, and long walks on the beach. Unbeknownst to her, she's being groomed to take over as publisher.

Before that can happen, her mentor, Joe Driscoll, sends her to deep South Texas to cover a fly fishing story on the Lower Laguna Madre. Expecting just another assignment, Ali is unprepared for the journey of self-discovery that awaits her.

Haunted by childhood trauma-her father's murder of her mother-Ali has spent her life choosing emotionally unavailable men, avoiding the wounds she's never fully faced. That changes when she meets Mama Kate, a fiery lodge owner devoted to the divine feminine. With tough love and wisdom, Mama Kate pushes Ali to confront her past and reclaim her inner strength.

A feminine take on A River Runs Through It, The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout weaves together the complexity of human relationships, the meditative art of saltwater fly fishing, and the healing power of nature.

While a woman's coming-of-age novel, the story resonates with men as well. Through Captain Jack Cooper, Ali's fly fishing guide, and Gus Gammons, Mama Kate's loyal companion, the novel explores trust, vulnerability, and the courage to choose one's own path rather than simply reacting to life.