Dust and Resilience: The Hardships of Living Off-Grid in the High Desert

Memoirs of a Desert Witch:
Dust and Resilience: The Hardships of Living Off-Grid in the High Desert is a raw, emotionally charged memoir that blends practical survival guidance with the mystical journey of a young nature witch and druid, Keri, as she navigates the brutal challenges of off-grid living in the high desert near the New Mexico border. At 25, Keri abandons a suffocating city life- complete with a $60k marketing job, a $1,800/month mortgage, and societal expectations 40 acres of sand and sage, seeking freedom, self-discovery, and a deeper connection to the earth's magic. What she finds is a crucible of relentless sun, sub-zero nights, 40-degree temperature swings, and a wildness that spares no one, but also a land rich with minerals, desert lore, and the potential for love with Damien, a towering 40-year-old were-panther with a past as a hired combatant. Through 30 chapters, Keri's story unfolds as a testament to resilience, magic, and the transformative power of love, offering readers a survival guide for the desert's extremes, a glimpse into the life of a practicing witch, and a romance that blooms amidst the dust.