Snow Tracks & Sawdust

Book One of the Built Wild Series

From snow-covered trails to sawdust-covered workbenches, Snow Tracks & Sawdust is the unforgettable story of a man who built his life the only way he knew how-by hand.

Raised in the rugged heart of New England by his aunt, uncle, and grandparents, Carter Grant grew up splitting firewood, hauling livestock, and riding snowmobiles across the state. He learned early that resilience wasn't taught-it was earned. From launching a transport company at nineteen to crafting nature-inspired furniture and running a wildly popular lemonade and whoopie pie stand, Carter's journey is one of grit, reinvention, and quiet triumph.

Told with warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty, this narrative is more than a story-it's a blueprint for living with purpose. Whether you're a maker, a dreamer, or someone searching for meaning in the mess, Snow Tracks & Sawdust will inspire you to keep building, keep moving, and trust the grain.

Perfect for fans of real-life stories, craftsmanship, small-town resilience, and stories that celebrate the beauty of doing things your own way.

"A masterful portrait of a life lived with intention. Hamley writes with the soul of a poet and the heart of a woodsman."
- Early Reader Review