Shelterbelts by Candace Simar, a book review by Mary Algaard
Posted by Mary Aalgaard on Jul 23, 2015 in Play off the Page | 2 comments Quote of the Day: Above the tree line, beyond the Hanson farm, the steeple of Tolga Lutheran poked into the clouds. The steeple showed from every corner of their farm. Tia looked toward the church many times a day while […]
Egg Coffee and Gourmet Lunches
Thank you to Colleen Moser’s book club for choosing Shelterbelts for their July selection. Lucky for me, I was invited to attend their meeting yesterday. Colleen made egg coffee (like Tia made at the Farmer’s Union Hall), fancy boxed lunches (like the Tolga Township women prepared for the Valentine’s Day Box […]
Celebrity Pie Judge
Thanks to Beagle Books in Park Rapids, I have something new to add to my resume. On July 4th, after signing copies of Shelterbelts, I was invited to participate in their annual pie contest as the celebrity judge. There were five of us, tasting our way through a plethora of delicious pies. […]
Guest Post and review of Shelterbelts by Sue Ready
“Shelterbelts” is Candace Simar’s newest historical fiction. The book offers all the best of Candace’s talents with a mesmerizing read. Her story chronicles Minnesota farming life during a tumultuous time period of World War II. Candace draws on her Norwegian culture and crafts a compelling story whose characters’ stories stay with you long after the […]
Guest Blog by Julia Lee
Interview with Award-Winning Author Candace Simar! POSTED BY JULIA LEE / WRITING Candace Simar’s fifth novel! Recently, I had a chance to talk to Candace Simar (award-winning author of theAbercrombie Trail series). Her newest book, Shelterbelts, was released on May 16th.Shelterbelts has everything you love about Candace’s writing: Minnesota history, Norwegian culture, a gripping story, […]
More Photos from Shelterbelts Book Launch
Everywhere I go, I’m hearing comments about Shelterbelts and the book launch on May 16. We purposely decorated the venue at Franklin Arts Center with vintage tablecloths, lilacs, antique coffee pots. Why? Because Shelterbelts is set in a Minnesota farming community at the end of World War 2. I baked homemade buns with pulled pork, home […]
Shelterbelts Book Launch
We did it! The Shelterbelts book Launch was a huge success. Thank you to all who attended, brought cakes and helped celebrate. I’m attaching the newspaper article that appeared in the Brainerd Dispatch. Thanks, everyone. I’m already starting to hear from readers who finished it! So far, so good! […]
Shelterbelts to be Published in May
It’s exciting to see Shelterbelts falling into place. The book is written, edited, and the cover finalized. Didn’t Chip Borkenhagen from River Place Press do a super job on the cover image? The good folks at North Star Press tell me the new baby is at the printer with an expected due date in early […]
Hostfest 2015
The best thing about attending the Minot Hostfest is celebrating my Scandinavian heritage with thousands of others from around the world. I love seeing folks wearing the traditional bunads, eating ethnic dishes, and enjoying contact with readers and participants. We always stay with a wonderful host family, and this year we were able to visit […]
Guest Post by Author Michael Zimmer
Some Thoughts on Historical Research Man, I flat love good historical fiction. When it’s done right, it’s like taking a magical vacation to a different time, another land. Whether it’s Victorian London, the Australian Outback, or the American West, quality historical fiction has the ability to bring a story to life in ways […]