“Shelterbelts is a wonderful novel, full of vivid writing and fierce characters with a passion for finding their place in the world despite the cruelties of war and the realities of living on the land. Like Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg Ohio, this book explores the secret yearnings of the heart that promise to connect us if we take the time to discover them in each other. Readers are going to fall in love with Simar’s Tolga Township!”
Jonis Agee, Award-winning Author of The River Wife
Candace Simar is a writer and poet from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, in the heart of Lake Country. As a life-long Minnesotan, the grandchild of immigrants, Candace nurtures a passion for Minnesota History.
Publishing her Minnesota-based historical novels, ABERCROMBIE TRAIL 2009, POMME DE TERRE 2010; BIRDIE 2011; and BLOOMING PRAIRIE 2012, has been a dream come true.

Pencil to Paper 2023: Write Your Way Through Winter
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through Winter! With award winning author Candace Simar We are excited to offer our third annual Pencil to Paper, a four week writing series. Give yourself the gift of writing with this casual, fun

Writing for the Truly Terrified
Writing for the Truly Terrified! Join us for a two hour fun and friendly writing workshop Thursday, April 28 from 10 to noon, CST/11-1 EST/8-10 a.m. PST. Instructor Candace Simar, Award Winning Writer REGISTER: CLICK HERE:Cost $40 Do you want

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Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022!
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022! With award winning author Candace Simar. After a successful 2021 Pencil to Paper, we are excited to again offer an 8 week series to move you forward in your

Pencil to Paper 2023: Write Your Way Through Winter
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through Winter! With award winning author Candace Simar We are excited to offer our third annual Pencil to Paper,

Writing for the Truly Terrified
Writing for the Truly Terrified! Join us for a two hour fun and friendly writing workshop Thursday, April 28 from 10 to noon, CST/11-1 EST/8-10

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What could be better than sitting around a table with others who are also passionate about the writing craft? The mentor program started in October

Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022!
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022! With award winning author Candace Simar. After a successful 2021 Pencil to Paper, we

Pencil to Paper 2023: Write Your Way Through Winter
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through Winter! With award winning author Candace Simar We are excited to offer our third annual Pencil to Paper,

Writing for the Truly Terrified
Writing for the Truly Terrified! Join us for a two hour fun and friendly writing workshop Thursday, April 28 from 10 to noon, CST/11-1 EST/8-10

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What could be better than sitting around a table with others who are also passionate about the writing craft? The mentor program started in October

Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022!
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Krista Soukup Accepting
2018 Laura Literary Award
on Behalf of Candace Simar