The Henderson House Series
Originally inspired by the life of my great-aunt, who was born in Cherokee Indian Territory in 1896, these historical fiction novels follow the Blackwell family and their landlady, Mrs. Henderson, as they navigate life, love, and new possibilities during the summer of 1941.
Henderson House
A Novel
PUB DATE: February 25, 2027
A boardinghouse full of secrets.
A summer that changes everything.
“Like a love song to my Oklahoma roots, Henderson House offers a sweet window into a past when lives and loves moved to the gentle rhythm of small-town cafes, front porch swings, and old two-lane highways.” —LISA WINGATE, NYT bestselling author of Before We Were Yours
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A Special Invitation for Book Clubs!
If you select Henderson House as a spring book club read and preorder through Black Rose Writing before the February 25, 2027 release date, you and your book club members can save an additional 15% and have the opportunity to invite me to come to your book club meeting, either in person or virtually. Click here for the details, and I hope to meet you!
Sequoyah Road
A Henderson House Novel
PUB DATE: May 13, 2027
"The big-hearted story McVicker started in Henderson House expands in scope and urgency in Sequoyah Road as young Johnny sets off to find the father he never knew existed. On a road trip that retraces the Trail of Tears, Johnny learns about the legacy of his people both familial and tribal while bonding with mentors who guide him on his journey to becoming his authentic self. I was deeply moved by Johnny's quest and appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside him. While the other residents of Henderson House continue their stories in surprising ways, Johnny is the thread that ties this beautiful sequel together."
— Kim van Alkemade, NYT bestselling author of Orphan #8
Spring Lake
A Henderson House Novel
IN PROGRESS! Working on the first draft now.
What I've Been Reading & Loving
Here are some of my favorite reads. Some recent. Some longstanding love affairs. You can also find me on Goodreads. These are listed in no particular order.
The Gulf of Lions
by Caitlin Shetterly
My first five ⭐️ read of the summer of 2026. This novel about marriage, mothers, daughters, and reclaiming life after cancer is messy, honest, and tender. I couldn’t put it down.
Weyward
by Emila Hart
If you're like me, every fall you get the itch to read something with all the right witchy-vibes, Weaving together the stories of three exceptional women across five centuries,Weyward by Emlia Hart is my number one pick!
Dolly All The Time
by Annabel Monaghan
Yes, it was THE beach read of the summer of 2026 and YES had I enjoyed every minute of this "pretend" romance as it turned truer and truer. Well-written with a heroine you will cheer for all the way to the very happy ending.
This Tender Land
by William Kent Krueger
In my top 10 favorite books of all-time. This bighearted story of four orphans searching for a place to call home during the Great Depression absolutely gave me the courage to write my own coming of age road trip novel—Sequoyah Road.
Palms on the Cape
by Jenn Bouchard
I picked up this charming novel after meeting Jenn at the Black Rose Writing AuthorFest in Nashville. I loved the friends-to-lovers plot line and all the delicious food in this story set at a restaurant on Cape Cod.
A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles
Another one of my top 10 reads of all-time. I'm a big Amor Towles fan, but this story of Count Alexander Rostov sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol Hotel during the Bolshevik revolution is a masterpiece.