Official Blog of Candace Simar

Pine River’s 150th Celebration
I’ve been doing a lot of research on frontier logging for SISTER LUMBERJACK, coming out in January of 2024. When Colleen Moser asked me to write a skit for the Variety Show, she allowed me to choose an historical topic

Fan Letter and Photos
Thank you, Dale, for taking the time to both read and comment on Abercrombie Trail. #Fort Abercrombie #Grankokken Savannah Waterfowl Area #Minnesota history #Civil War “Candace, I just wanted to reach out and say how great your books are.

Daily Inspiration: Meet Candace Simar (By VoyageMinnesota)
AS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON VOYAGEMINNESOTA.COM Today we’d like to introduce you to Candace Simar. Candace, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? I’ve always been a history buff.

Let’s Write Your Story!
Anna V’s B&B in Lanesboro, MN, was my first solo venture in directing a writing retreat. Since that time in 2015, I have enjoyed teaching the craft of writing in many different places. What wonderful people I have met along

Bagley Friends of the Library Wall Hanging
I was so grateful to be included in this 2016 wall hanging created by the Bagley Friends of the Library. Minnesota authors were asked to autograph a strip of cloth that became the spines of the books on this gorgeous

Norway’s Syttende Mai, Constitution Day
May 17 is Norway’s Syttende Mai, Constitution Day, to celebrate Norway’s independence from Sweden. It is a national holiday where everyone wears bunads and waves Norwegian flags in parades across the nation. Many Sons of Norway groups in the U.S.

Pencil to Paper: Structure & Point of View Writing Series
Starting a new writing class this January. “Pencil to Paper: Structure & Point of View” runs six Thursdays, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST, from January

Praise for MONTANA MATRIMONIAL NEWS
What a thrill it is to hear from readers. Patti T. sent this email last week: “I just finished Montana Matrimonial News and wanted to

Kirkus Review of Montana Matrimonial News
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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!

Pencil to Paper: Structure & Point of View Writing Series
Starting a new writing class this January. “Pencil to Paper: Structure & Point of View” runs six Thursdays, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST, from January

Praise for MONTANA MATRIMONIAL NEWS
What a thrill it is to hear from readers. Patti T. sent this email last week: “I just finished Montana Matrimonial News and wanted to

Kirkus Review of Montana Matrimonial News
Kirkus Review Montana Matrimonial News Save 2025

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!
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