Tough Luck is the story of two “orphans” who go west in 1863 to find their father. Now that their mother is dead and their brother has taken off to become a riverboat gambler, Haidie and her brother Boots, decide to escape from the orphanage where they’ve been dumped. The book is filled with adventure, quirky characters, and there’s even a con game. Tough Luck will be published in early 2025.