Welcome to Novel PASTimes! We are pleased you stopped by today.
Tell us something about where you live.
I just moved to the Grand Canyon, and I think it’s the most beautiful place on earth. There’s so much to explore here, I think I could spend a lifetime hiking around and not see the entire thing.
Where did you grow up?
Mostly Texas.
Texas is a large state… I’ve been through Dallas. What was your favorite part of growing up there?
There were a lot of cattle. There’s not a lot of cattle here. Some people think of the Grand Canyon as dry and desert like, but there’s so much life and beauty here. I like this much more than Texas.
I can tell you really love your new location. What brought you there?
I’ve been a Harvey Girl for a while now and have always wanted to work at the magnificent El Tovar Hotel. You could say it’s been a dream of mine. When I received word of my transfer, I was ecstatic.
Sounds like a dream come true. But isn’t it difficult to start over again in a new place?
Not as hard as you might think. I actually am enjoying this fresh start. New people, new job. I might even be up for a promotion which is very exciting.
That is very exciting. You must have a lot of experience as a Harvey Girl.
I do. I’ve met some of the most fascinating people doing what I do.
Tell us about someone fascinating that you’ve met.
Oh, there’s so many! But I did meet the richest man in the world.
You don’t say. You’ve met Mr. Rockefeller?
Yes! And he gave me this coin. It’s actually a wonderful story… but… I should save that for another time.
All right. Who are the special people in your life? You must miss them a lot.
My parents have been gone for a while. So it’s just me.
Do you hope to meet someone special someday?
By the twinkle in your eye, I can see that you are quite the romantic. Like the other girls, I’m always hopeful. But I’m content to relish all the interesting people I meet until then. In fact, the other day, I met a man named Chris—he’s a jeweler by trade. I’ve also met some of the Hopi people. They are incredibly talented and showcase their skills and wares at the Hopi House.
I’ve wanted to visit the Hopi House, I hear it’s very unique.
It was designed by a woman. Did you know that? Ms. Mary Colter. Another amazing story.
You do have so many interesting stories, don’t you? For my last question, I’m sure our readers would like to know if you have any dreams for the future?
There are so many! But I really want to find people who care about me for me. People have always been fascinated with my stories, but I wish they would find me fascinating. I long to be somebody. I don’t know how I’ll accomplish that, but I can always dream.
Thanks for allowing us to get know you a little better!
Kimberley Woodhouse has won multiple awards for her
historical novels, which are filled with adventure and romance.
In A Gem of Truth, book two in the SECRETS OF THE CANYON
series, Woodhouse plunges readers deep into the recesses of the
Grand Canyon in search of a legendary treasure. Themes of
honesty, love, and one’s worth regardless of their past are
intricately woven together in this captivating historical narrative.
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