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Great beach read!
A friend reading Horse Thief 1898 at the beach in Maine. Her husband kept asking her to guess who the horse thief was. She says, "I very much enjoyed it and am looking forward to Book 2!"
Horse Thief 1898 Discussion Guide Chapters 1-13, Question #5
In what ways did Peter and Cathleen make counter-cultural decision for their time in history? In what ways is their family structure consistent with their culture? Before I respond to this question, I would love to hear from YOU! What are your thoughts? One theme of this book is "bridging." If you're still reading, look … Continue reading Horse Thief 1898 Discussion Guide Chapters 1-13, Question #5
From Chapters 1-13 of Horse Thief 1898: Discussion Questions #2 and #3
What are the similarities and differences between Cally's and Charlie's homes, only about sixty miles apart in southern Ireland? The differences are obvious: Cally was born in a one-room thatched cottage on a small farm. Charlie lives in a mansion built by his grandfather, one of the richest men in Ireland in his day. Though … Continue reading From Chapters 1-13 of Horse Thief 1898: Discussion Questions #2 and #3
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Horse Thief 1898 “launch”–What happened?
So. When Horse Thief 1898 first came out, I planned to have an official "launch" on August 15. Then EA Books asked me to have Treasure Hunt 1904 in to them by that date so it can be out before Christmas. So the imagined "launch" never took place. But I'll be devoting time every day … Continue reading Horse Thief 1898 “launch”–What happened?
On vacation
Friends, my apologies for not posting recently. The last couple of weeks I’ve been “living” in Cally and Charlie’s world, completing the manuscript for Book 2 of the series, Treasure Hunt 1904, which is due to my publisher a month from now. This week I’m on vacation and taking a much-needed break from the internet. I’ll be … Continue reading On vacation
Horse Thief 1898 is available on Amazon!
Finally!! I'm pleased to announce the "birth" of a new "child" in our family: Horse Thief 1898 is now available on Amazon (complete with a typo I hope will be fixed soon). My nephew Joel Griswell designed the beautiful image for the cover, and other friends and family members have helped in various ways along the way. … Continue reading Horse Thief 1898 is available on Amazon!
Hello friends,
Today I learned the disappointing news that for various reasons, Horse Thief 1898 won't be ready for another two or three weeks--not in time for the St Davids Writers Conference. I'll let you know once I know!! Meanwhile, I have three chapters to go to complete the rough draft of Book II of the Cally … Continue reading Hello friends,
Questioning the value of historical fiction
If you're receiving this blog post, I assume you like historical fiction. But not everyone does. I find this article helpful in considering the legitimacy of historical fiction, from a historical point of view (thank you, Karen!). You'll find a reference in Horse Thief 1898 to a book, Orphan Train, by one of the article's … Continue reading Questioning the value of historical fiction