Stacia Kaywood: Historical Romance Author
Now available in e-book, paperback, and hardback formats, Stacia Kaywood's captivating historical romance, Stealing Annabelle, can be enjoyed in your preferred reading style!
Upcoming Events
Stacia will be at the following events in 2025!
- Liberty Fall Fest, September 28
- Lit and Libations, November 8
- Flirty in Iowa, November 15
New Release
Harvey's Girl
I am so happy to announce that one of my short stories is featured in the new Woodneath Press anthology Heart of America: Kansas City-Inspired Short Stories. The story, entitled "Harvey's Girl," is set at Union Station in the original Fred Harvey's restaurant and at the Liberty Memorial across the park.
This sweet little historical romance features Dorothy Jane Fitzgerald and Harvey Taft and is set in the mid-1920s. I got the inspiration for the story after my annual visit to the World War I Museum, which left me wondering what a soldier from the war would think of this place. I wanted to write a warm little romance that gives the two characters their happily ever after, so I picked the single most romantic spot in all of Kansas City to start the story off: Union Station.
Trains in the glory days of traveling the rails always seem romantic. I have probably watched far too many movies of a woman leaning out the window while a man chases after her with a great puff of smoke swirling around his legs as he picks up speed for that last perfect goodbye.
The story of Fred Harvey's restaurant and the Harvey's girls gave me a clever title and a place for Dottie to work. Elmore is based on the town of Viola, Kansas, where my grandparents were raised, so as many stories from that time, there is a little nod to them.
I am so very excited for this story to be published in the Woodneath Press Anthology because the Story Center at Woodneath Library is a special home away from home for me. This April 22nd, the book releases, so be sure to pick up a copy and read the captivating tale of Dottie and Harvey. You can also explore my work, including Stealing Annabelle, at local bookstores.
Available at Monstera's Books, KD's Books, Basement Books, and Flagship Books in Kansas City.
