Jo-Ann Mapson Series

Jo-Ann Mapson is an author who delves deeply into the life of the American Southwest. Through her writing, she explores the intricate relationships between people and the landscape, often elevating the setting to the level of a full character. Mapson imbues her narratives with a strong sense of place, drawing from personal experiences in California and Arizona. Her literary approach emphasizes the need to trust the process, much like she learned from riding horses, and to surrender to the motion of the story.