Penny Frost McGinnis

Author Bio:

Penny Frost McGinnis, author of the Abbott Island series and picture book, Betsy and Bailey: No One Will be Just Like You, has lived in the world of books most of her life. She retired from the library life, then launched her writing journey. She and her husband live in southwest Ohio with their golden retriever, Rosie. She enjoys her family, fiber arts, and baseball. Her life's goal is to encourage and uplift through her writing.

Home at Last

Lucy Grayson grew up on Abbott Island. At fifteen she worked at the General Store then bought the business at age twenty-four. Now nearing thirty, she finds herself at a crossroads. Tired of the grind at work and missing her free time, she considers selling the store, but what then? Owen Miller moved…

Christmas in Ohio

Come join us for a celebration of Christmas in the Buckeye State, with snow and mistletoe, a dash of suspense and danger, mystery and reunions, healing and hope. From an island Christmas celebration to colonial-era homesteads, Christmas is a time of hope and celebration, as well as learning and healing.…

Home Away From Home

Will Marigold and Johnny embrace love late in life? When Marigold Hayes turned fourteen, her mother died, and her father went missing. For forty years, she has searched for her dad and lived a quiet life on Abbott Island, until she met Johnny. As her love for Johnny grows, her sorrow from the relentless…

Home Where She Belongs

Small-town romance with a dash of mystery and the promise of hope. Tired of being a pawn for her father and an emotional punching bag for her ex-boyfriend, Sadie Stewart escapes to Abbott Island where she spent summers with her grandparents. Would the love and faith she learned from them be enough to…