Official Blog of Candace Simar
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 author. I found it exceptional. The Irish Girl‘s exquisite descriptions, vivid characters, and gripping storyline
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 two nights ago. I slowed down as I felt sad coming to the end. I
History Through Fiction Anthology
History Through Fiction Releases New Anthology 3/1/25 and my story, Those Bereaved, is included. Yay!
Lungers, Lawdogs, and Legends
I’m thrilled to announce that my short story, Julesburg Burning, is included in the anthology LUNGERS, LAWDOGS, AND LEGENDS released this week by Saddlebag Dispatches. If you’re looking for westerns set in Colorado, this book is for you.
Events
Events Upcoming Appearances 4/15/26 Pierz Library 5:30 pm 4/17/26 Colleen Moser Book Club Pine River 5/23/26 Fort Abercrombie Opening Day 6/18-6/20/26 Western Writers of America Convention St. Louis 8/26/26 Sons of Norway District Convention Willmar, MN 8/1/26 Aber Days Fort Abercrombie
Another Wonderful Week of Camp Candace
I just returned from the Spirituality Center at the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN. About a dozen writing friends and I rent the entire center, hire our favrotie writing professor, Sheila O’Connor, and have a wonderful week
Frontier Threshing Crew
Look at these faces! My Danish grandfather, as a young immigrant, worked on a Red River Valley bonanza farm in the 1890s. He spent summers
Opening day Fort Abercrombie May 23rd 2026
Stop at my book table, All my titles will be available, including Montana Matrimonial News! It’s always a fun day at Fort Abercrombie!
Visit Fort Abercrombie on Opening Day Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Click the link for more info! https://www.newsdakota.com/2026/05/11/opening-day-activities-planned-at-fort-abercrombie-state-historic-site/
THOSE BEREAVED by Candace Simar wins Spur Finalist Award
THOSE BEREAVED WINS FINALIST AWARD I received wonderful news! THOSE BEREAVED, published as a short story in History Through Fiction’s anthology, An End of Troubles,
Get Ready for Pencil to Paper 2026 Writing Workshop Series
Join us for our 6th annual Pencil to Paper on-line craft workshop series. This class series is geared toward the writer just beginning a work,
Frontier Threshing Crew
Look at these faces! My Danish grandfather, as a young immigrant, worked on a Red River Valley bonanza farm in the 1890s. He spent summers
Opening day Fort Abercrombie May 23rd 2026
Stop at my book table, All my titles will be available, including Montana Matrimonial News! It’s always a fun day at Fort Abercrombie!
Visit Fort Abercrombie on Opening Day Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Click the link for more info! https://www.newsdakota.com/2026/05/11/opening-day-activities-planned-at-fort-abercrombie-state-historic-site/
THOSE BEREAVED by Candace Simar wins Spur Finalist Award
THOSE BEREAVED WINS FINALIST AWARD I received wonderful news! THOSE BEREAVED, published as a short story in History Through Fiction’s anthology, An End of Troubles,
Get Ready for Pencil to Paper 2026 Writing Workshop Series
Join us for our 6th annual Pencil to Paper on-line craft workshop series. This class series is geared toward the writer just beginning a work,
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