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About Me
My background
Award-Winning Author and Retired Nurse ~ Winona Bennett Cross
Award-Winning Author and Retired Nurse ~ Winona Bennett Cross
The drawl that flows like molasses from my mouth each time I speak is clear evidence that I was raised in west Texas and southeast New Mexico.
Over the years, as an adult, I've lived in Rhode Island, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma ~ where I currently reside.
Award-Winning Author and Retired Nurse ~ Winona Bennett Cross
Award-Winning Author and Retired Nurse ~ Winona Bennett Cross
Award-Winning Author and Retired Nurse ~ Winona Bennett Cross
Mother, Grandmother, Avid Reader and Writer.
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Flowers: Lilacs & Roses
My style
Award-Winning Author and Retired Nurse ~ Winona Bennett Cross
My style
I write historical and contemporary novels with romantic elements but prefer reading Historical fiction.
I currently have one published novel ~ Dianne's Destiny, published by The Wild Rose Press, and 1st place winner in the 2016 IDA contest ~ Short Contemporary Category.
About The Journey Series
Journey of Honor-Journey Series Book 1
Dance under the stars and moon. Ford rivers. Climb mountains. Trade with Native Americans. Heal the sick. Bury the dead. Live with indescribable fatigue. Celebrate at the end of the trail. Fall in love.
Weddings at Journey’s End—Journey Series Book 1.5
February, and the promise of spring, becomes the perfect timing for the double wedding the new community has been anticipating.
Journey of Homecoming—Journey Series Book 2
James and Elizabeth Miller and their daughters Katie and Eileen finish their trek tired, dirty, and grief stricken.
Journey of Healing—Journey Series Book 3
Aaron Smith was twelve years old when he crossed the country with his parents. He learned to have hope and honor despite the tragedies and uncertainties in the early years of his life. Now, he had to learn how to be a man.