Nadia Ciobanu's dream to live and work in America came true all too easily. A handsome young man approached her in a bar, faintly Russian, smelling of expensive cologne and cigarettes. Piercing blue eyes. A thumb scrolling through photos of New York City at night, the Pacific edge of Big Sur. He promised her it would be easy and luxurious. And indeed it was. A modeling contract, something she always knew her features and figure were ready for, awaited her. All the paperwork w

Good stories conjure up images, but sometimes they’re even better with a soundtrack. Here’s a short playlist that pairs well with Solstice. (Chapter: Proof of Concept) Chic Chick Poppy Bubblegum synth-pop up top, a bass line that hits like a closed fist underneath. Poppy built her career flipping genres mid-song, and this one flips something else — the line that names who bows to whom, delivered flat, no apology attached. Amy Taggart wears the senator's-wife exterior in every

GW locates his business interests in downtown Denver (Solstice). He takes Sharna to a Rockies baseball game at Coors Field (Watershed). Downtown Denver looking east at sunset. The Four Seasons Hotel and condominiums are among Downtown Denver's tallest buildings. Coors field where GW takes Sharna to a game (Watershed).

GW and Sharna jet off for a romantic week in the Bahamas. One of the lesser known islands is Long Island. Remote, not touristy, romantic. (Watershed). After Starfish, Amy Taggart and GW reconnect on St. Maarten (Solstice) Bathtub warm water at Cape Santa Maria. A cottage at Cape Santa Maria. Bay view at St. Maarten

GW Canyon is a Western Colorado native. It's been said, "write about what you know," and living in Eagle County for over twenty years (home of the Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas), this was our backyard. The top three photos are of the Lake Creek area. Homes and interiors are from friends' homes. (Click on a picture to expand and view the entire collection.)