Step into Radiant.

Below you’ll find glimpses into the world of my novels—scenes, letters, and moments pulled from the lives of characters who call these mountains home. Every excerpt is a doorway into a story of hope, longing, and connection. Whether you’re new to Radiant or already know its winding roads, I hope you find something here that moves you.

Click a title to begin reading.

Joe

a character sketch

Poems

by Jojo

Storms

Ruby’s house

Voices

photos & verse

Broccoli

resident feline

Radiant

photos from my world


Light

Andy’s ride

For Ezra

a letter from Jojo

For Benji

a letter from Matthew

Spring Roses

a story from Radiant

The Lowdown

on death

What Happened

according to Ezra


Dear Alice

love mom & dad


EMILY GIRARD | FICTION WRITER

All photos © Emily Bump Girard, taken in the Shenandoah Valley

EMILY GIRARD | FICTION WRITER

All photos © Emily Bump Girard, taken in the Shenandoah Valley