Author: Emmaline Hoffmeister

Emmaline Hoffmeister is the author of eight historical fiction novels and has published nine short stories in various publications worldwide. Left Behind marks Emmaline’s debut in Christian fiction and her first novel in over a decade. With degrees in accounting and psychology from Central Washington University and Brigham Young University-Idaho, Emmaline built a 12-year career as a fraud investigator, as well as an accountability, legal compliance, financial, and performance auditor. She later chose to become a stay-at-home mom, focusing on raising her two sons. In 2009, she launched her writing and publishing career. A lover of story, structure, and scenic places, Emmaline’s creativity is shaped by her travels and by the rugged beauty of North Idaho, where she now lives with her husband and two sons. When she’s not designing or writing, you’ll likely find her walking along the rivers and lakes near home, dreaming up new ideas with a journal in hand.
06
Sep
2012
Posted in Travels

Day-1 Misadventures with our RV 7-Way Plug

We expect our family’s RVing adventures to be full of surprises, even some misadventures, but our second trip using the RV and only day-1 of our planned 4-year trip will forever be remembered as the time we learned a crucial lesson about trailer hookup.

50,000 Silver Dollar Bar, Haugan Montana
06
Sep
2012
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$50,000 Silver Dollar Bar, Haugan, Montana

The $50,000 Silver Dollar Bar is nestled along I-90. This unique gift shop has become a must-see for travelers with its quirky charm and fascinating history.

04
Aug
2012
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Richey Family Reunion, Lava Hot Springs, Bannock County, Idaho

Family reunions are always a lot of fun with family and adventure. This year, the Richey Family Reunion was held at the KOA in Lava Hot Springs, Bannock County, Idaho.

21
Jul
2012
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A Sky-High Adventure: Exploring the Iconic Seattle Space Needle

One of the most photographed and recognized structures in the world, the Seattle Space Needle was built as a cultural centerpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair, whose theme was “The Age of Space.”

Author Alex MacKenzie with Emmaline Hoffmeister from Rhemalda Publishing
21
Jul
2012
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Alexandra MacKenzie Author of Seattle Sleuth

A few months before we set out on our travel adventures, we took the boys to the…

The Hoffmeister Family at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah 2012.
18
Jun
2012
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Taking the Family to Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City, Utah

Rhett, Emmaline, and the boys waiting for The World of Flight Bird Show to start at the Hogle Zoo.

16
Jun
2012
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Our Epic RV Adventure Begins to Purchase Big Bad Wolf!

From Moses Lake to Walcott: Our Epic RV Adventure Begins to Purchase Big Bad Wolf!

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska.
12
Jun
2012
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Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashlane Nebraska

You know those road trip moments where the GPS says “just keep driving,” but the kids in the back are not on board with that plan? That was us somewhere on I-80, chugging along toward Iowa to pick up our brand-new travel trailer, when we spotted a sign: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum.

Rhett with ARH and DEH in front of the sign at Wall Drug in South Dakota.
10
Jun
2012
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Ice Cream and Fun at Wall Drug, South Dakota

At last we are set to be in Iowa tomorrow to pick up our new RV. On the way we stopped in Wall Drug, South Dakota for ice cream and fun.

Gorgeous Snow Covered Tree in Moses Lake Washington March 2012 - Let the Adventures Begin
22
Mar
2012
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Let The Adventure Begin

It’s day one of our family adventure and we couldn’t be more excited. Here it is, late March, and when we woke up today, our world was covered in a glorious white blanket of snow.

ARH and DEH riding the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway
24
Dec
2011
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All Aboard the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway: A Delightful Family Adventure

Nestled along the river in Wenatchee, Washington, lies a hidden gem that is fun for the entire family: the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway.

01
Sep
2011
Posted in Rhemalda Publishing

The Good Life Article About Rhett

Rhett is featured in the September 2011 issue of The Good Life. Susan Lagsdin’s article is titled Book Publisher Treats and Author’s Child With Respect.

Emmaline Hoffmeister and Author Michelle Davidson Argyle
16
Jun
2011
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Meeting the Author of Monarch, Michelle Davidson Argyle, in Orem, Utah

Meeting the author of Monarch, Michelle Davidson Argyle, in Orem, Utah.

21
May
2011
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Rhemalda Publishing Intern Aaron

It’s time Rhemalda Publishing hired an intern. We are ready for help, but not prepared for full-time employees beyond our contracted editors and designers.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
09
Apr
2011
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Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California

From the vantage point of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island emerges as a striking silhouette amidst the shimmering waters of the San Francisco Bay.

Lagoon 450
08
Apr
2011
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Touring the Lagoon 450 in Oakland, California

We are considering either traveling the United States in a RV, or travelling the world in a sailboat for a few years. An RV would be more economical financially, but we adore sailing and exploring the world n a Lagoon 450 would be a dream come true.

The sign at Eagle Harbor Book Company in Eagle Harbor, Washington.
17
Jul
2010
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

Eagle Harbor Book Company in Eagle Harbor, Washington

Emmaline Hoffmeister book signing at Eagle Harbor Book Company in Eagle Harbor, Washington on July 17, 2010.

The sign out front of Auntie's Bookstore in Spokane, Washington.
18
Jun
2010
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

Book Signing at Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane, WA

Book Signing for Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker at Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane, Washington on June 18, 2010.

A Book for All Seasons, Leavenworth, Washington, Book Signing for Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker, April 26, 2010.
26
Apr
2010
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

Book Signing at A Book For All Seasons in Leavenworth, Washington

A Book for All Seasons, Leavenworth, Washington, Book Signing for Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, April 26, 2010.

Emmaline Hoffmeister book reading and signing Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker at Queen Anne Book Company.
23
Apr
2010
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

A Book Signing at Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle, Washington

Emmaline Hoffmeister book reading and signing Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker; A Pride and Prejudice Variation at Queen Anne Book Company in Seattle, Washington.

Emmaline signing books for her friend Ramona at the book signing at Orca Books Cooperative in Olympia Washington.
17
Apr
2010
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

Book Signing at Orca Books Cooperative in Olympia, Washington

Emmaline Hoffmeister signing Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker at Orca Books Cooperative in Olympia, Washington on April 17, 2010.

A 3D book stack of paperback's. The book is Longbourn's unexpected Matchmaker by Emmaline Hoffmeister.
31
Dec
2009
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

New Pride and Prejudice Variation, Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, Released in Paperback and eBook

New Pride and Prejudice Variation, Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, Released in Paperback and eBook

Rhett Hoffmeister at the 111th Commencement at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA in 2002.
08
Jun
2002
Posted in Travels

Front of the Line: A Graduation Story Worth Remembering

On a bright June morning in 2002, under a clear blue sky brimming with hope, my husband of four years, Rhett Hoffmeister, stood at the very front of the Bachelor’s degree line at Central Washington University’s 111th Commencement.

Emmaline Billman with her mother Dena in Jackson Hole Wyoming in 1997.
11
May
1997
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A Nostalgic Look Back at Mother’s Week at Rick’s College

Mother’s Week at Rick’s College: A Memory Etched in Gas Fumes, Old-Time Photos, and Glass