Steven Hightower

My most frequently asked question. Where did I get the idea for this novel? As a young man I explored the setting of my novel A New Beginning: The Smoke of One Thousand Lodge Fires. The caverns were a fascinating place, as were the wall etchings within the cave. The people who lived in that cavern hundreds of years ago left an impression in my soul as a young man. I knew I wanted to tell their story, I did not know it would take fifty years for that story to make its way onto the page. Where did I get the Idea, does not seem the correct question. Perhaps, where did the inspiration originate, is a better question... Steven Hightower was born on the plains of West Texas, where many of his stories take place. Within these pages you will find many of Steven’s life experiences. He has sailed oceans and piloted across continents. He has sung his songs to listeners, fortunate to share his stories musically. Life has been an incredible blessing to him. Through this amazing walk, he has discovered his true gifting. He is a storyteller. He has always loved geography and history, embellishing the honest and true while giving it new life. He is incredibly grateful to the people in his life who have simply been kind. He is trying his best to become like you. Steven invites you to enjoy this gift… the gift of a good story, well told. He lives in the mountains of central New Mexico, along with his wife, Ellie. They have two children and five grandchildren. They are the greatest blessings in his life.