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Inspiration Found in a Norwegian Bunad
I’ve attended a lot of Scandinavian festivals promoting my historical novels about Norwegian immigrants. The Norwegian bunads are always interesting. More than traditional dress-up clothes, the bunads are specific to the different regions of Norway, similar to a state flag.
Final Edits at the Beach
Recently, I spent a lovely two weeks in Myrtle Beach working on the final edits for my new book. SISTER LUMBERJACK will publish early 2024. North Star Press will have review copies ready this summer. I’ll keep you posted. SISTER
Museum of Appalachia near Knoxville, Tennessee
We recently visited the Museum of Appalachia near Knoxville, Tennessee. The 60-acre farm and pioneer village set my mind whirling with story possibilities. Try to visit sometime if you’re in Tennessee. It’s a mile off Interstate 75, and worth your
Grant County Museum in Elbow Lake, Minnesota
I love all museums, but I have a special place in my heart for the museum at Elbow Lake, Minnesota. Although Fort Pomme de Terre is no longer, a to scale model of the old Fort Pomme de Terre is
Cold Spring Historical Society Museum
— I love small town museums. Often they inspire stories. I recently visited the Cold Spring Historical Society Museum. They have a wonderful antique quilt exhibit right now. If you’re in the Cold Spring, MN, area, you might take a
The Grasshopper Chapel in Cold Spring, MN
One of the most dramatic aspects of the Rocky Mountain Locust Plagues of the 1870s was Governor Pillsbury’s call for a day of prayer on April 26, 1877. Minnesota was in a bad way. Flour mills had closed because there
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
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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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