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The First Novel in the

“My Father” trilogy

Eastbound From Flagstaff is a fresh testament to the resiliency of the human spirit with one stouthearted man’s quest to improve life’s offering.

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The First Novel in the

My Father trilogy

Eastbound From Flagstaff is a fresh testament to the resiliency of the human spirit with one stouthearted man’s quest to improve life’s offering.

Eastbound From Flagstaff is available in bookstores and through your favorite online outlets.

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Eastbound from Flagstaff

The first novel in the My Father trilogy is the 1920s epic, unique in its purposeful illumination of the human condition with its ideological indifference to God. It asks the question, “Why was God silent when I needed Him?” The answer for Simon Hagan isn’t blowing in the backwinds of his dream chase; rather, it is unfolding in the outstretched hand of the villain.

The story of Simon Hagan is that of a young man, running from a lie, intent on believing his efforts and perseverance can overcome anything. He abandons roots that are his foundational strength and hides behind his charm, living every moment as if life’s daring him to fail—again. He’s reckoning with his father’s God who could have delivered better outcomes but didn’t.

Eastbound from Flagstaff portrays an individual who comes to recognize the significance of family, loyalty, and the richness of his heritage. Simon’s return to the notion of forgiveness is the catalyst for a new beginning as the future unveils for him a future he thought was the impossible dream.

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amazing level of authenticity

“…an amazing level of authenticity in this coming of age story.”

MICHAEL BISHOP

powerful story of resilience

“From rural Kentucky to Detroit’s industrial supremacy—to the vastness of the American West in the early 1900’s, Annette Valentine weaves a powerful story of resilience and recovery. A quest filled with brutal tragedies explores the depths one endures and the path that ultimately leads to redemption.”

PETER ROSENBERGER

a wonderful read

“Once in a while an opportunity comes along to impact someone else’s life in a profound way. I believe in the power of this story to do exactly that. It’s a refreshing mix of thought-provoking and gratifying episodes with an enormous backdrop of colorful relationships—a wonderful read.”

DARRELL WALTRIP

well-developed saga

“Debut novelist Annette Valentine has written a well-developed saga dealing with the relationships of her characters. She makes the reader root for the triumph of the personalities.”

CHERIE FEINBERG

Annette has a genuine gift

“Annette Valentine has a genuine gift for allowing her fiction to ask the toughest of theological and existential questions, while telling an enthralling story…”

JOY JORDAN-LAKE

Refreshing. Powerful.

“Refreshing. Powerful. A fervently told story with plenty of dramatic twists to stir your emotions. I felt I’d truly gotten to know a man of grace and courage.”

DR. HAL HADDEN

a wonderful story

“In this her first novel, Annette Valentine has crafted a wonderful story that weaves together universal themes of fathers, sons, waywardness, and reconciliation within the context of a rich Southern heritage.”

DAVID A. HOFMANN

coming of age story

“Eastbound From Flagstaff spans an era where innocence, aspirations, and a longing for adventure beat in the chests of a generation of young men. Annette Valentine writes with nostalgic tenderness in this coming of age story.”

KAREN PASHLEY

standout creation

“…She’s given us a  standout creation with a worthy appeal. Fascinating, genuinely eloquent.”

MARIE C. THURSBY

About the Author

Annette Valentine

Annette Valentine is the author of the engaging and inspirational trilogy entitled My Father, a series that will leave you hungering for a fourth book. “Who knows?” she says with a delightfully serious note. “They’re each spirited sagas that focus on the deep love of a father for his child, and that, my friend, is a never-ending story! So perhaps there will be an upcoming fourth in the series.”

Eastbound from Flagstaff was her award-winning debut novel, and Down to the Potter’s House is the second in the series. Sufficient Sacrifice is the third.

Her writing began with a knack for believing in spine-tingling ghost stories and Nancy Drew mysteries. At the heart of this creative and intensely energetic writer is her purposeful compassion that launches an advocacy of the anti-human trafficking movement.

Annette is a graduate of Purdue University and a retired professional interior designer, having enjoyed a gratifying 34-year career. As a way to continue sharing beauty and good design, Annette owns Valentine House, a unique gift boutique in Franklin, Tennessee. She lives near Nashville with her husband Walt. They have two grown children, six grandchildren, and a beloved Boxer named Heidi. 

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Eastbound from Flagstaff

Eastbound From Flagstaff is available in bookstores and through your favorite online outlets.

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