The Maine Thing: Rediscovering the Way Life Should Be

When life feels hectic, overwhelming and out of control, come spend a day rediscovering the way life should be. Step back into an innocent time that wasn’t without hardship, but was faced with courage and love. Author Elizabeth Reed Watkins invites readers to get lost in humorous and heartwarming stories growing up in Maine’s north woods. Then, she reveals how she almost lost it all and rebuilt her life from the treasures of her past.

Through well-crafted storytelling and rich description, we laugh and cry and learn that no matter your upbringing, you are not immune to life’s heartache. Join Elizabeth on a journey of supernatural encounters and deep wisdom that help her return back to the way life should be. Stop. Breathe. Rediscover.

Elizabeth Reed Watkins resides in Colorado Springs with her husband and four children. She grew up in Millinocket, Maine, and still considers the small town home. Elizabeth is devoted to her faith, committed to her family, and passionate about freedom. She's entrepreneurial minded and an advocate for learner-driven education. Elizabeth finds joy in encouraging others to live as wholehearted beings. When not with her family, you can find Elizabeth running in the mountains, reading by the fire, cooking in the kitchen, or connecting with friends over tea.