Author Candace Simar

Welcome to my website.

Perhaps you stopped by to check out my historical novels set in 19th century Minnesota.

ABERCROMBIE TRAIL tells the story of Evan Jacobson’s experience as a young immigrant in Minnesota during the 1862 Sioux Uprising.

POMME DE TERRE tells  Serena

Gustafson’s story of moving to the Fort Pomme de Terre area in frontier Minnesota.  It also tells the story of Drumbeater, a Sioux brave.

BIRDIE continues the story of  Evan and Inga Jacobson, eleven years after the 1862 Sioux Uprising.  They struggle to raise their family in the midst of bank failures and the grasshopper plagues.  BIRDIE was awarded the 2012 Spur Award for best western juvenile fiction.  Readers of all ages enjoy it.

Candace in Akleley, MN

People often ask if they need to read the books in order.  The short answer?  Yes!  Start with ABERCROMBIE TRAIL,  continue with POMME DE TERRE and then BIRDIE.

After BIRDIE was released in May 2011, I dreamed the opening scene of another book in the Abercrombie Trail Series.  I’ve been hard at work.  Look for BLOOMING PRAIRIE to be released sometime in late summer 2012.

I have been speaking to libraries, historical societies, churches, book clubs, and Scandinavian clubs around the region.  I would love to visit your group.  For more information, see my roster artist page on the Five Wings Arts Council website: www.fwac.org

While you’re here, take time to check out my blog, short stories and poetry. Find my weekly inspirational pieces by clicking on the Sweet Honey link at the top of this page.

Thank you for stopping in.  How nice of you to support a local author.  Look for The Abercrombie Trail Series in local bookstores and online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  Support your independent book stores!    Candace