Unknown to most of the world Diane has multiple pen names. She is a writer of fantasy novels, more than one of which has already been made into movies. She is well on her way to becoming the next JK Rowling. But she is also a bit of a recluse. She has to force herself to get out and mingle with people. But she needs the seclusion of her estate to write. (She won’t admit who she is until after the resume and second interview. The first interview is a video conference.)

She does have a number of hobbies. Jogging, swimming, rock climbing and rappelling, wind tunneling (enjoying freefall through the use of a vertical wind tunnel - without the risk of going splat. She used to spend time at a local indoor shooting range as well as a private dojo being trained by her former bodyguard (a lady). She loves music (guitar and keyboard) and is an accomplished player (and singer). She dabbles in lapidary, gardening (greenhouse). She has a Private pilot license, but it will be a long time before she has a commercial license - if ever. She is quite the naturalist.

She used to do a lot of blogging, but has sold off most of her sites. She still runs a Writer’s blog where she sponsors and advises young writers.

Wanted: Ranch Hand
30,000+ acre Montana private alpine ranch used almost exclusively for hunting and fishing. Location is near snow line. Non commercial livestock, horses and poultry. Duties include: Maintenance of enclosures, barns. Familiarity with horses required. Must also be skilled with ATV and snowmobile. Must be experienced with high country conditions. Salary will include room and board plus benefits. Send written and video resume.

She is looking for a younger hand rather than an aging man. (Best age range is 20-25.) It isn’t as though she has a thousand head of cattle. But she is looking for someone who isn’t scrawny and can handle themselves. She won’t even give an interview to someone who looks dangerous or any ex-con. (She WILL check references.) Prior Prior experience is a must. Handsome is a real plus - like chiseled from granite. Not not some meathead pro wrestler. A Montana cowboy sort.

She is a health nut. So if you have any bad habits, time to quit now.

Guy spits out a wad of chewing tobacco…
(Eeewww!) “NEXT?”

In this option rather than a ranch hand, the male character (same age range) has very recently inherited a neighboring ranch of some 12,800 acres from his grandfather who passed away about 6 months ago. (His parents also passed some years back and he had no siblings.

So he was the sole heir. Estimated land value would be about $25M. It usually takes a good 6 months for an inheritance to settle probate courts.) The lady offered to buy the ranch when she heard about it, but the heir chose not to sell. His ranch is much like hers, used mainly for hunting and fishing, as well as privacy. It already had a house on it, a place he used to spend summers as a kid.

Rumors about the young lady will abound. It is August, 2022. But once winter gets here, will be be prepared? It is said she moved from Georgia. She is still living in the camper. If she is still in it come snow season, the camper could become her coffin as she won't even be able to open the door to get out.