Kelly Schweiger | Updates

Out NOW!

Kelly Schweiger — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The end of the 2nd trilogy, Children of the Pines. Get your copy on Amazon now!! https://amzn.to/4wGGqLQ

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Thursday AuthorTalk!

Kelly Schweiger — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Come and see me...bring your book, I would be happy to sign it for you!

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📚 FREE: Callahan Family Pantry Q1 Challenge

Kelly Schweiger — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📚 FREE: Callahan Family Pantry Q1 Challenge
52 weeks to a stocked pantry. $5ish/week.
Start FREE with the first 13 weeks. Right click and save~

Do you like this? Join me for the whole year!

Buy the whole PDF on my Etsy store -

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✓ 52 Weekly Shopping Lists (organized by quarter)

✓ Specific Quantities & Item Suggestions

✓ Printable Tracking Pages (check off as you go)

✓ Jo Callahan's Practical Tips (wisdom from the character)

✓ Flexible & Realistic (work at your pace—miss a week? Just pick up where you left off)

✓ Beautiful, Heirloom-Quality Design

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Join Me! Blueberry & Books Festival

Kelly Schweiger — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mark your calendar! I'll be at the Blueberry & Books Festival in Berkshire, NY on July 18th starting at 9am. Stop by my booth to grab a signed copy of any of my books, enter to win a raffle prize, and say hello. All proceeds support our local library—a place that champions storytellers and readers alike. Hope to see you there!

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What Endures - Launching in July!

Kelly Schweiger — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The wait is almost over. Book Three of the Children of the Pines trilogy arrives this July, and the Callahan family's story takes a turn no one saw coming. After the events of Books One and Two, survival is no longer just about having skills and supplies—it's about holding onto your humanity when everything and everyone around you is fighting to take it.

This final installment brings together everything you've learned about the Callahans, tests the bonds that hold them together, and answers questions you didn't even know to ask. If you've been following this family from Where the Pines Still Stand through the Children of the Pines series, you won't want to miss what comes next. And no, this is not the last trilogy in this universe! Sign up for our newsletter below to be notified the moment it launches—plus get exclusive bonus content and behind-the-scenes insights from the writing process.

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Another book - Non-fiction this time.

Kelly Schweiger — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Prepared, Not Perfect offers practical preparedness strategies for people living with chronic illness, disability, caregiving responsibilities, and the realities of everyday life. Rather than promoting fear or perfection, Kelly Schweiger provides realistic, adaptable approaches to building resilience, increasing self-reliance, and preparing for emergencies one manageable step at a time. This will launch June 19th!

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NEW NOVELLA Launch

Kelly Schweiger — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The 2nd Early Years Novella will be out THIS week. On June 12th The First Stranger arrives on Amazon including, as always - Kindle unlimited.

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The Early Years Series

Kelly Schweiger — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I have started a series of Novellas/short stories that are a prequel to the main Where the Pines Still Stand Universe. There will be several of these coming out over the summer. A glimpse at the Callahans when they were younger and what made them the resilient people they are!

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Bonus Content!

Kelly Schweiger — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I have just opened a GUMROAD account to sell bonus content! The 1st item available is The Prepared Kitchen - Basically, Jo's notes (#1) on how she runs the lodge. There will be multiple PDFs and eventually sets you can buys. These are super inexpensive and a fun way to explore the PINES Universe!

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Book two out May 1st

Kelly Schweiger — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Book #2 in the Children of the Pines trilogy will launch May 1st. I am hoping to have the 3rd out this summer if all goes well.

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New Trilogy - Begins This Month

Kelly Schweiger — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Don't worry...the Callahan family and the school community are back! Watch my Facebook page for updates. Join the email list...I send only a few emails!

What Remains will be out at the end of March 2026

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Audiobooks added to my Non-fiction books

Kelly Schweiger — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I know I don't discuss my other books as much, but I have added audio to the three non-fiction books, and to the Callahan Pantry cookbook. I also hired Kelly Dickerhoff to narrate the Novella ( since it is told from the two girls POV.). Dr Charles Igel has agreed to narrate book two, and that will be out in a few months, too!

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Audiobook update

Kelly Schweiger — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just in time for the holidays, Book 1, Last Light will be available on Audible in December!

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Release in Early December!!

Kelly Schweiger — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A Novella just in time for Christmas!

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QuillTips Interview!!

Kelly Schweiger — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Embedded Youtube video removed, see original post to watch.

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Book 2 out SOON!!

Kelly Schweiger — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Winter's Bite, book two in the Where the Pines Still Stand series, will launch on Oct 4th on Amazon and Oct 15th on B&N!

Mark your Calendar!

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The Book Hook - a great resource!

Kelly Schweiger — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Book Hook Online connects readers to self-published gems using curated categories and direct Amazon KDP links for effortless discovery and purchase.

Visit today @ The Book Hook Online

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Authors in the Tea Garden

Kelly Schweiger — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Meet some of the area’s creative minds! Local authors will share their visions and sign books in this free event.

The Mad Hatter will be open, serving a variety of treats and drinks throughout the event.

Mad Hatters Cafe and Tea Garden

400 N Main St, Athens, PA 18810-1818, United States

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am

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Sept 20th - Authors in the Tea Garden

Kelly Schweiger — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Event by Mad Hatters Cafe and Tea Garden

400 N Main St, Athens, PA

Open to the Public

Meet some of the area’s creative minds! Local authors will share their visions and sign books in this free event.
The Mad Hatter will be open serving a variety of treats and drinks throughout the event

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Callahan Family Pantry - release

Kelly Schweiger — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A Practical Guide to Post-Collapse Recipes Using Foraged, Homestead, or Long-Term Storage Ingredients

In a world turned upside down, food becomes more than just nourishment—it’s comfort, tradition, and survival. The Callahan Family Cookbook brings together generations of hearty, practical recipes from the beloved family at the heart of Kelly Schweiger’s Last Light series.

Drawing from their remote mountain lodge kitchen, the Callahans share the meals that kept them strong—whether in times of hardship or celebration. Inside, you’ll find:

Rustic, survival-friendly recipes using pantry staples, preserved goods, and foraged foods.
Family favorites and comfort meals that warm both the body and the spirit.
Practical tips for cooking off-grid, stretching ingredients, and making the most of what you have.
Seasonal and foraged inspirations straight from the Adirondack wilderness.

More than a cookbook, this is a collection of stories, memories, and wisdom passed down through generations. Each recipe carries a taste of resilience and a reminder that even in the darkest times, a shared meal can bring light.

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