By Ruth Verkaik
Hidden Baggage
Contemporary Fiction
Rae Freesinga, a single mother, finds refuge from her abusive past in Porchtown, Michigan. As she slowly builds a new life for herself and her children, Ollie and Nina, she comes to love the stubborn, quirky town.
When her past comes to haunt her, she takes control of her life by helping to remodel The McCloskey House, a historic home. Juggling classes for interior architecture compliments of her new job at Bates Hardware is just another thing on her plate as she makes a fresh start. Verllie-Jean, the woman who watches her children, becomes a trusted friend.
Yet dealing with her own baggage is not nearly as appealing as uncovering the long buried history of the town. But she must find the strength to face it or she will lose more than she ever imagined.
Debut Author
Ruth Verkaik
Everything is theological—even stories. This is the foundation for the stories she writes. Layered with humor and truth, her characters will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Ruth has been published in The Banner, the Reformed Journal, and anthologies. She is a member of ACFW, as well as a board member of the Great Lakes Chapter along with being a Christian PEN member.
Catechism Kaleidoscope
Published by The Banner – May 2022
Her Identity
Published by The Reformed Journal – February 2022
Carry the Cross: A Lenten Anthology
Complied and Edited for The Well Publishers – December 2021
My Blog
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In the Raw Grief Edition – What no one told me about remembering
Grief is never a simple journey from point A to point B, but slowly… sometimes very slowly, it does get better.
In the Raw Grief Edition – What no one told me about cleaning out and packing up
PSA: never use the word condolences. Please. It’s cold and unfeeling.
In the Raw Grief Edition – What no one told me about the process of dying
Our culture doesn’t like to face the idea of death – it means loss, pain and grief. No one wants to think about it but we will all face it.
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