Life Happens on the Stairs

And there's no running when it's your turn...

1st place - The Maggie Award, Young Adult, Georgia Romance Writers, 2019

Solo Medalist Winner: Young Adult, 2019 New Apple Awards

Finalist - 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awards, Young Adult and First Novel

Winner of the 2018 Breakthrough Novel Awards

3rd Place, Young Adult Romance - 2016 Linda Howard Award of Excellence

Elsie Richardson’s world crumbles when her dad drops from a seizure at the 4th of July festival. The reality that his brain tumor is back with a vengeance, slams the 17-year-old aspiring artist and her family into intense hardship. When her mom needs help to make ends meet it forces Elsie into adulting overnight. On top of that, Elsie’s caustic, grudge-holding brother is on his way home and she fears he will only make matters worse.

Feeling alone and hopeless, Elsie does as she’s told and goes to work with her mom. That’s when she meets Tyler again. He's the grandson of her mom's wealthiest client and he hasn't stopped thinking about her since he first saw her at the festival when her dad was rushed to the hospital.

After he invites her to go jogging at the historical Shiloh National Military Park, Elsie is warned by her mom to stay away from the wealthy young man. Elsie gets the notice a bit too late, and so she lies about who she’s meeting each morning.

Over the next few weeks, Tyler becomes her secret solace amid the uncertainty she’s facing. But when reality strikes and her private world crashes, she's forced to find her inner strength.

Amy J. Markstahler's Life Happens on the Stairs will touch your heart in many ways. It's a hopeful story that reminds us of the miracle of love and family, and the possibility of second chances.

If you enjoy realistic fiction with a love story that will give you all the feels, this multi-award winning debut novel is a must read.