A Search for Gold A Couples Journey

Blanche, a 16-year-old whose adventurous spirit won't allow her to accept anything but a life full of wondrous experiences, is always ready for what comes next. Meanwhile, Walter, a 23-year-old mechanic and musician, is determined to find his fortune in gold. Their lives couldn't be more separate until an accident in their small Oregon town brings them together.
These two ordinary people embrace the world together—facing the hard realities, failures, and trauma that life throws at them. Through it all, the two never give up on their dreams, believing something magical is just around the corner. With devotion and stubbornness, they pursue each other's passions and embark on a journey in search of fortune.
During their time together, they shared a lifetime of wounds and wonders, thousands of dances, and many disappointments along the way, and when they inevitably fall in love, the world is turned upside down. Their love never fades, their music is always sweet, and on their search for gold, they find something far greater in value than what can be found in the mines.

Steve Stephens has had many careers that span out from counseling and clinical psychology to life coaching, seminar speaking, radio talk show host, university professor, and author of over 20 nonfiction books. He has spent much of his career as a psychologist helping people deal with trauma and all the difficulties that come their way. Ever since he was a child, he has listened to stories about the past and the marvelous adventures of those who overcame overwhelming challenges. With his minor in literature and unending curiosity about history, Steve brings his life experiences together in his new historical fiction book as he shows how people can face heartbreaking adversity and yet accomplish amazing things.
Steve is married to his wife, Tami, and together they have three grown children. Currently, they live in the Pacific Northwest, where they enjoy hiking, exploring, laughing, playing games, reading, traveling, encouraging those around them, and dreaming about their future adventures.