About the Book
Book: When the Pilot Falls
Author: April Hayman
Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale
Release date: September 7, 2021
In 1923, there aren’t many pilots, but Willie Labeau didn’t let that stop… her.
A bear of a man, Hugh Taylor, needs a stunt plane pilot, and despite their rocky introduction, Willie sets off for golden California and a new life as his pilot. There’s just one little thing she has to do in addition to flying.
Leave his past alone. Period.
When the flame of her own curiosity becomes fanned by encouragement from Willie’s sister, the feisty pilot can’t help but do just a little investigating.
And Hugh vanishes.
Friends rally around her, and with all the information she can find in hand, Willie sets off to rescue Hugh and battle the evil family holding him hostage.
A fierce air race, a sincere act of humility—are they enough to free Hugh and give Willie a chance to be with him… forever?
Find out in this next book in the Ever After Mysteries, combining beloved fairy tales and mysteries. When the Pilot Falls offers a retelling of “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” that will keep you gripped to the edge of your seat as you watch hearts soar and daring dos.
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My Review
What vivacious extraordinary characters—a petite lady and a huge, gentle giant. In this retelling of “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” the new-to-me author takes the reader to 1923 Kansas to Ward’s Flying Circus then on a wild journey to California where the true mystery begins.
I love the intrigue and historical element. Fairy tales and happily ever afters are not a well thought out plan. Not at all. Sometimes there is no plan or clue to what needs to happen. I enjoyed flying along as a passenger with Willie and Hugh. I love to fly but never would I attempt stunts and loops. Yet, the characters make me want to think I would. The loops and circles are part of life. God does have a plan and a purpose if I stop long enough to listen and heed his flight plan.
About the Author
April Hayman lives in the high desert of California with her husband and their three sons. During the day, she focuses on homeschooling the boys and working on client projects. She writes at night when the temperature outside is only somewhat cooler than during the day.
Her passion for reading began in grade school and her teachers often reprimanded her for reading when she should have been completing her math assignments. Now she reads whenever she likes and writes for those who love to read.
April collects fountain pens, has too many pen pals (and always looking for more), journals sporadically, creates art when she can squeeze it in, and hordes stationery.
More from April
I’ve always loved to write. I still remember pounding out a science fiction story about a lizard man on my Grandmother’s typewriter, with its sticky ‘e’ key, then excitedly asking to read it to her. She patiently listened and praised my writing. I was thrilled even though, now as an adult, I realized she was humoring me. I continued to write on an off for the next twenty years, but it wasn’t until I found National Novel Writing Month that I really began to write in earnest.
I’d already begun my search into story structure and, one day while researching, NaNoWriMo popped up on my browser window. Interested, I clicked over and I was intrigued. Here was a chance to write 50,000 words in thirty days with a support group of other writers! And, with a day to go, I signed up. After all, how hard is it to write 50,000 words?
Turns out, it’s super hard. Especially when you’re new to story structure, developing characters, and correct pacing. It was a fabulous disaster of a story, but I did manage to hit my mark and “win” that year. And, best of all, I’d met Chautona Havig. She and I became friends and her brilliant writing advice and support has meant the world to me.
Every year after that, except when I moved away, I participated. Eventually I became a Municipal Liaison, the head volunteer and writer wrangler, for our area. It was a lot of fun but not one of those books has been published. They’re just for me and I love them, even if they’re awful.
Eventually, my participation was noticed by my three boys. While all of them enjoy reading to varying degrees, writing was always hard for them. Not that they don’t love to tell a good story. It’s the writing part that’s hard. Anyway, my eldest son finally decided to join the Young Writers Program (NaNoWriMo for pre-teens and teens) one year and got bitten by the writing bug. We’re currently working on his latest story. I’m so happy to have passed on my love of writing to him and his brothers!
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 16
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, October 16
Texas Book-aholic, October 17
Inklings and notions, October 18
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, October 18 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 19
For Him and My Family, October 19
deb’s Book Review, October 20
SodbusterLiving, October 20
ABBA’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 21
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, October 22
Simple Harvest Reads, October 22 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 23
Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, October 23
The Meanderings of a Bookworm, October 24
Connect in Fiction, October 24
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 25
Connie’s History Classroom, October 26
Mary Hake, October 26
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, October 27
Aryn the Libraryan 📚, October 27
For the Love of Literature, October 28
Through the Fire Blogs, October 28
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, October 29
Back Porch Reads, October 29
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, April is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/126ae/when-the-pilot-falls-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you for the review. Sounds like a good book.
This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for the review!
I am not familiar with the fairytale “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.“ However, this retelling sounds very exciting.
This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for the review!
This sounds like an excellent read.
Sounds like an interesting book.
This sounds like my next read! Thanks for sharing!
Book looks like a great read. Would love to read & review in print format. Love the cover, title, excerpt. Quite intriguing
Historical mysteries are always fun to read. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Marguerite, Thank you for sharing your excellent review!