Your Favorite Historical Fiction Books

[When Your Daughter’s Secret Literary Life Takes You on an Unexpected Journey Through Historical Fiction]

A Parent’s Pride and a Well-Kept Secret

I’m bursting with excitement as I write this, and I can finally share something I’ve been keeping under wraps for years. My daughter Amy is an author—you might have known that part already. But what you didn’t know is that she’s been leading a double literary life, writing historical fiction under a secret pen name that she’s never allowed me to reveal, until today.

After years of patiently waiting (and believe me, keeping this secret has been hard because so many friends and family have been asking), I finally have her blessing to pull back the curtain on her alternate identity. So here it is: Amy writes immersive historical novels under the pen name A.T. Butler, and she’s built an impressive catalog of books that transport readers to the American frontier.

Armchair Travel Through Historical Fiction: Her Series Collection

If you’re someone who loves to travel through books. learn about history, and explore new territories from the comfort of your favorite reading chair, Amy’s variety of historical fiction series might just become your next obsession. Let me walk you through her literary landscape of the American West.

The Oregon Trail: Eight Books of Pioneer Journey Adventures

Her most popular series is “Courage on the Oregon Trail“—an eight-book journey that follows travelers along one of America’s most iconic routes. If you’ve ever wondered what it was really like to experience the Oregon Trail, to cross prairies, ford rivers, and face the unknown in a covered wagon, these historical adventure books bring that experience vividly to life. She’s also written the “Oregon at Last” books, continuing stories of those who made it to the promised land of the Pacific Northwest.

These books about the Oregon Trail offer the perfect blend of vicarious travel reading and compelling historical storytelling—allowing you to journey back in time without leaving your favorite reading spot.

Wyoming Territory: Life in Juniper Falls

The five-book “Juniper Falls” series takes readers to the Wyoming Territory in the late 1800s. This Wyoming historical fiction series is where the Old West comes alive—a time and place where communities were carved out of wilderness, and every day brought new challenges and possibilities. Through these frontier America fiction novels, you can experience life in a territorial town, immersing yourself in period fiction that captures the essence of westward expansion.

And There’s More Historical Adventures

Amy’s also penned the “Jacob Payne, Bounty Hunter“ western series—perfect for readers who love action-packed historical westerns. Along with several other works spanning different corners of frontier life novels, each series offers a unique window into a world that shaped our nation. Marrying a Sweet Sister is her latest adventure. It’s a clean historical romance series. Whether you’re drawn to pioneer women’s stories, homesteading adventures, or the drama of the American historical West, there’s something here for every historical fiction lover.

How to Find Your Next Virtual Travel Destination

Ready to pack your bags for some armchair travel through historical fiction? You can explore all of Amy’s books that transport you to the early days of the American West on her author page: A.T. Butler on Amazon

Her American historical fiction novels are also available on most major platforms where you typically purchase your reading material. If you want to stay in the loop about new historical fiction releases, I’d recommend following her author page on one of these platforms or signing up to get a free Western short story along with her FREE newsletter here —that way, you’ll never miss the next installment of your favorite time travel through books experience.

Note: Not all of Amy’s books are available in printed versions, but they’re ALL available as e-books, Kindle, etc.

Read Amy’s Books on Kindle Unlimited

If you love reading digitally, you’re probably already familiar with Kindle, but have you heard of Kindle Unlimited? The benefits of joining this program are literally endless. It’s a great way to try out new authors, like Amy. You can even get a 30-day free trial here to take it for a test drive or give it as a gift to your favorite digital reader.

• Unlimited reading over 4 million digital titles – best sellers, classics and much more
• Unlimited listening to thousands of audiobooks
• Access to selected magazine subscriptions

If you’re looking for more gift ideas for your favorite traveler, check out this list of accessories that I highly recommend and are my go-to items whenever I leave home.

A Modest Author and a Proud Parent

A friend of ours recently convinced Amy to pose with one of her recent historical novels when she announced her secret pen name at a holiday gathering with family and friends. She’s reluctant about being in the spotlight, so she’s asking that we keep her face private, for now.

When I confirmed that I could finally share her secret pen name with the world, her only comment was: “Tell everyone that if they don’t like the books, please don’t tell me.” She works so hard on these books, and it’s her primary source of income.

As for me? Well, I’m just a proud parent who can’t help but add my own two cents: If you DO like her books, please buy more, write a review on your favorite book review platform, like Goodreads, Amazon, etc., and share your recommendations with fellow book lovers who enjoy escape through reading. Every positive review and purchase truly makes a difference for authors working hard to bring these historical adventures to life.

Your Passport to the Past: Discover History Through Fiction

So there you have it—the secret is out. If you’re looking for your next literary travel destination, if American historical fiction is your favorite way to explore history through reading, or if you simply love a well-told story about courage, community, and frontier America, I invite you to check out A.T. Butler’s work.

Whether you’re interested in covered wagon stories, territorial America books, or simply want to experience the Old West through books, these immersive historical novels offer the perfect journey back in time. Who knows? You might just find yourself on a virtual wagon train, heading west toward new horizons.

Here’s to Amy and her continued success—and to all of you readers who make her work worthwhile. Happy travels through the pages of history!

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Real Life History-related Travel

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