Candace Simar - Award Winning Author and Poet, Presenter and Speaker

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Will Rogers Medallion Award Finalist and Peacemaker Winner

Last week I found out that Escape to Fort Abercrombieis a finalist in the Will Rogers Medallion Awards and also received the Peacemaker Award from the Western Fictioneers. I feel so blessed to be in the company of so many great writers. This photo is from a 2018 visit to Fort Abercrombie historical site in […]

Finding My Tribe

Writing is a solitary endeavor. It helps to network with other writers from time to time. Last week I hosted a tea party for local writers. The guests were limited to the number I could seat around my dining room table. Sue Ready, a blogger and book reviewer, hosted with me. My job was to […]

Author Candace Simar Visits Fort Abercrombie

On Sunday, August 12, Fort Abercrombie helped me celebrate the release of my new book, Escape to Fort Abercrombie. Publicist and Agent, Krista Soukup from Blue Cottage Agency did a great job in promoting the event and taking photographs. Leah and Rebekah Soukup dressed up like Laura Ingalls and acted as greeters. Former classmates Perry […]

Pequot Lakes’ Timeless Appeal showcases Candace Simar Books

Timeless Appeal in Pequot Lakes is a new shop showcasing local artists and authors. Cathy Malecha started this little treasure after Memorial Day because she saw an opportunity to celebrate artisans of all genres to the many tourists who visit this area. She was nice enough to include my books. Thank you, Cathy! I really […]