The trailhead #07
My latest EIN Presswire release titled “Jonathan Walter’s The Towpath surges to the forefront as time-travel fiction once again explodes in popularity” has started to draw meaningful eyes. The piece has been syndicated widely across EIN’s network, amplifying The Towpath not just as a regional novel tied to Northeast Ohio, but as part of a broader time-travel resurgence in fiction. That alone is another big moment for me: not just in terms of visibility, but as validation that the emotional investment I made in this book matters beyond local readers.
Why This Resonates for Me
When I first sat down to write The Towpath, I did it in stolen moments—before work, in the early morning, late at night. Over the course of eight years, I refined the novel: working with critique partners, beta readers, professional editors, and, importantly, a Six Nations expert, John Fadden, to ground my story in real history and respect.
This isn’t just a thriller; it’s a vessel for legacy. My late dad’s memory, the haunting silence of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the cultural weight of the indigenous histories that echo through the valley—they all shaped the story in ways I wouldn’t have expected when I started.
Seeing The Towpath enter conversations beyond Ohio means more than marketing momentum. It’s proof that stories anchored in place — stories of time and memory—can connect with readers far from home.
What’s Next
Reader reach: My hope is that this surge brings new readers into the fold, people who resonate with time travel, but also with place, lineage, and consequence.
Media engagement: I’ll continue to lean into this momentum with targeted outreach to literary outlets, book bloggers, and cultural platforms. This isn’t just a promotional moment, it’s a chance to deepen the conversation around what inspired me and what the novel means.
Writing journey: On a personal note, this is energizing. Momentum like this reminds me why I put in those early-morning hours, why I revisited draft after draft, and why I felt compelled to tell this particular story.
Thank You
To everyone who’s read, shared, or even quietly followed along: thank you. Whether you came because of the story, because of your own love of the canal, or simply because you wanted a good time-travel thriller—your support means the world. And to those just discovering The Towpath: welcome. I hope this novel takes you on a journey that lingers well after the last page.
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