Olmstead publishes 4th novel

Lois Olmstead

Lois Olmstead, who writes as L.A. Malby, has published her fourth novel, "Beyond Sugar Time," which is the sequel to "Sugar Time" published in 2015.

Her first book, "Family Ways,” was published in 2014 and her third, "Family Matters," came out last year.

Olmstead began her writing career after she and her husband, Chuck, retired to their hometown of LaCrosse, after an absence of 40 years.

“The Palouse Hills spark my creativity and are an inspiration to me. Living in a small town allows me the quietude and serenity I need to pursue my writing,” she commented....