Live the trials, tears, and triumphs of Janet Johnson, a young, white Appalachian poetess, and Anthony Blue Cloud, a young Cherokee artist, as they come of age, navigate early adulthood, face prejudices and violence, deal with the legacy of intergenerational trauma, dare to make their own paths, and battle the terrors of religious fanaticism. Set in the early nineteen-seventies in the mountains of western North Carolina, the challenges of their era are contemporary still, while the lessons they learn about the power of love, forgiveness, and the capacity of the human spirit to prevail are timeless indeed. Through their stories, we also learn about Cherokee history and culture and even some of the Cherokee language. Coming to Her Senses: A Coming-of-Age Novel is the first book in the series, and Under Blue Cloud Skies is its powerful sequel. One half of the author's royalties go to programs that help maintain the Cherokee language. These engaging novels are good reads for a good cause.