Author Claudia Turner Reynolds’s New Book, "Come, Let Me Paint You a Memory," is a Collection of Eighty-Five Short Stories That Document the Author’s Life Journey

Vernal, UT, February 05, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Claudia Turner Reynolds, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who has been an artist for over forty-five years and loves animals, nature, and God, has completed her new book, “Come, Let Me Paint You a Memory”: a stirring assortment of short stories that chronicle the author’s life story.

“Why would anyone want to read an autobiography of someone they have never met or heard of? That was my first concern, so let me tell you what is contained within the pages of this book,” writes Reynolds. “Inside, you will find eighty-five short stories that cover some of my life. In choosing a genre, I had a challenge because my stories cover many topics, just like all of our lives do. Everything from heartache, tragedy, and mystery, to a paranormal experience. Stories related by my great-grandmother from the end of the 1800s and early in the 1900s. Love rituals gone wrong, confronting fears, observing traditions, lessons from nature, wild animals as pets, faith in the face of trials, joy shining through in everyday life—a bit of heaven on earth. Laws broken and prices paid, dreams fulfilled, some lost, and some yet waiting. Interactions with my siblings, with our animals, with my parents and grandparents, and with family—plus many hilarious things that happened along the way. These stories encompass parts of my life, how they have shaped my character, and painted the canvas of who I am.

“I’ve been oil-painting landscapes for more than forty-five years due to the coaxing and encouragement of my dear mother, who also painted. I’ve only sold a few paintings, and most go to my family and friends. One lady once told me I was a ‘closet’ painter, which is true, because they are hanging on my walls, poked under the beds, and inside the closets of our home. After a bedroom freed up when our kids moved out, I got my first studio. I have never actively attempted to put my talent out there. The reason I’m bringing this up is that when I started writing, I saw an obvious parallel with painting, which was very familiar. I saw that with writing, I was placing my ideas and thoughts on paper—it seemed like using a different medium and still painting a picture. I’m quite enjoying it, and I hope you read and love the stories I’ve shared. I can’t, in truth, tell you that they’ve all been fun, but a huge part of them has been, and my family and I seem to put a humorous tilt on many of the crazy things we’ve experienced.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Claudia Turner Reynolds’s new book was initially inspired by the author’s desire to preserve her memories for her children and grandchildren so that they may learn to know her better. Perfect to read in short bursts, “Come, Let Me Paint You a Memory” will take readers on a heartfelt ride that is sure to leave a lasting impression long after the final tale.

Readers can purchase “Come, Let Me Paint You a Memory” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.