In this special audio clip, author Jeanette Huffman shares why she chose Rosamond, California—nestled in the heart of the Antelope Valley—as a key setting in The Soul Keepers.
More than just a desert town, Rosamond becomes a symbol of transformation, isolation, and quiet power. Its wide skies and dusty landscapes reflect the inner world of Ella, the story’s central character, as she navigates loss, awakening, and the supernatural threads woven into her lineage.
Through Huffman’s lens, Rosamond evolves into more than a backdrop—it becomes a presence. A place where ancestral echoes meet modern-day mysticism. A setting charged with emotional weight and otherworldly purpose.
This behind-the-scenes insight reveals how the geography of the Mojave shapes the soul of the novel—and the souls of those who walk its sands.