savannah
gardiner
Savannah Gardiner, BBQ boss mama extraordinaire, juggles spatulas and stitches with equal finesse. When she's not slaying the grill at her and her husband’s up-and-coming joint on the Oregon Coast, she's weaving tales and threads alike. With a sassy fusion of political savvy and culinary genius, Savannah earned her stripes at Utah Valley University before trading textbooks for tongs. Her short story "The Guest Book" turned heads, earning accolades from the formidable Kirkus. Married to her high school sweetheart and wrangling four mini-mes, Savannah's life is a delicious blend of smoke, spice, and storytelling.
books
could've been
In the award winning debut novel Could've Been, Liv finds herself back in her hometown after a decade and a half away, facing the ghosts of her past.
Once inseparable childhood friends, Liv and Jake were torn apart by a cruel rumor spun by Heather, leaving wounds that time couldn't quite heal. But when fate unexpectedly reunites Liv and Jake, a chance touch propels them into an alternate reality-a vision of the life they might have shared if they had stayed connected.
Caught in a whirlwind of nostalgia and "what ifs," the pair must confront the echoes of their shared history and the lingering feelings they buried long ago. As they navigate the bittersweet terrain of lost dreams and untapped potential, they grapple with the haunting question: can they reconcile the past with the present, or are some wounds too deep to mend? Could've Been explores the fragile threads that bind us to our past and the resilience it takes to embrace an uncertain future. Will Liv and Jake find the courage to rewrite their story, or will the echoes of yesterday forever haunt their hearts?