About Maryann Landers

In the fall of 2020 l I shot my first moose! It caused me to reflect on my life in Alaska the last 20 years led up until that inciting moment. I learned I’m among many women of the north here in Alaska that are living out their lives at a caliber that is beyond what others can imagine. They’ve scared off bears with their shot gun, flown bush planes, lived on a fishing vessel, floated rivers to arrive at their winter home without thought of how this is truly unusual or common. Life North of 60 is really difficult to explain to someone who has not lived it out day by day, year upon year. The cycle of the burst of summer, rush of hunting and gathering and the solace of winter to awaken to the bright dawning of spring! It’s a beautiful life that we live and we have stories to share! Our stories of voyage and return, rebirth, quest, adventure, escape, love, sacrifice, discovery and maturation can truly be an inspiration to those who come behind us or watch from afar.  

And then the dream surfaced in me to write a series of fiction books inspired by the stories of women of Alaska, namely those whose path I have crossed at one point or another. Maybe it will be a rags to riches story, or transformed by an epic event, a narrow escape? Self sufficient off the grid or found faith where it’s least expected it? No matter what the grandiose adventure is, there’s life changing results when God uses it to transform your life.  

These stories are woven as fictional novels based on women who have had an Alaskan calibration and are a call to action for all of us. What exciting adventure is waiting for you when you choose to invite Jesus into your uncommon circumstances? How is He intertwining events in your life to draw you to Him? 

When you surrender your life to Christ you are inviting God to dwell within you and be a part of your everyday life. I guarantee you it is an adventure worth pursuing. Even more exciting than shooting your first moose!  

Maryann