Official Blog of Candace Simar
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,
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
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
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
Abercrombie Trail now Available in Audio Version
It’s a dream come true. Thanks to Jim Norwood, Abercrombie Trail is now available in audio. Jim did a terrific job, not only reading, but performing the entire novel. I’m sure you’ll agree he is amazing.
Spiritual Writing Retreat in Lanesboro with Candace Simar
Enough of winter already! Let’s take a break to refresh our spirits and sharpen our writing skills. On April 10,11,and 12, 2015, I will be hosting a writing retreat at Anna V’s B&B in beautiful Lanesboro, Minnesota, the B&B capitol
Escape to Fort Abercrombie Releases in German and English
How amazing to see ESCAPE TO FORT ABERCROMBIE translated into German and English. THANK YOU EK-2 Publishing for supporting my work. Seeing this is a
Beta Readers at Work
I finished my upcoming book, Montana Matrimonial News. North Star Press of Saint Cloud Minnesota will release it fall of 2025. I’m encouraged by the
New Opportunites With EK-2 Publishing
Escape to Fort Abercrombie has been out of print since its publisher, Five Star Cengage, went out of business in 2022. Happily, it has been picked
The Irish Girl by Ashley Sweeney
My publicist Krista Soukup of Blue Cottage Agency recently asked me to read and review The Irish Girl by Ashley Sweeney, another Blue Cottage Agency
Sister Lumberjack Reviews
It’s wonderful to receive feedback from readers. Last night a reader from North Dakota sent me the following: “I finished Sister Lumberjack
History Through Fiction Anthology
History Through Fiction Releases New Anthology 3/1/25 and my story, Those Bereaved, is included. Yay!
Escape to Fort Abercrombie Releases in German and English
How amazing to see ESCAPE TO FORT ABERCROMBIE translated into German and English. THANK YOU EK-2 Publishing for supporting my work. Seeing this is a
Beta Readers at Work
I finished my upcoming book, Montana Matrimonial News. North Star Press of Saint Cloud Minnesota will release it fall of 2025. I’m encouraged by the
New Opportunites With EK-2 Publishing
Escape to Fort Abercrombie has been out of print since its publisher, Five Star Cengage, went out of business in 2022. Happily, it has been picked
The Irish Girl by Ashley Sweeney
My publicist Krista Soukup of Blue Cottage Agency recently asked me to read and review The Irish Girl by Ashley Sweeney, another Blue Cottage Agency
Sister Lumberjack Reviews
It’s wonderful to receive feedback from readers. Last night a reader from North Dakota sent me the following: “I finished Sister Lumberjack
History Through Fiction Anthology
History Through Fiction Releases New Anthology 3/1/25 and my story, Those Bereaved, is included. Yay!
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