Elsan Zimmerly: 3 books

A true adventure story of the author’s first sailing voyage. A novice sailor she’d never intended to make this trip. A good friend with sailing experience had planned to go but at the last minute had a family emergency. Though early spring in the far north winter weather prevailed as she and her...

Sam embarks on a journey to Alaska fulfilling a life-long dream. After devoting all his energy to a career that now has no use for him he begins this journey believing he can escape from all he deplores. Yet a powerful force awaits him. One that is captivating and even bewitching. Alaska is more than a place it is a spirit. Will Sam allow Alaska’s spirit to re-kindle his own spirit?

Short stories, essays and poems about my life in Alaska. Initially I had no intention of remaining in Alaska, merely taking a long pause in my life. Yet I was keenly aware from the first day I'd found a home and as time passed I came to believe I'd miss a great experience by leaving. As if a part of me was already rooted in Alaska.