Official Blog of Candace Simar
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
Women’s Christmas Tea
Last week I gave a presentation for a Women’s Christmas Tea at Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison, MN. Several churches join together every year to raise money for the local food shelf. It’s a dress up
The Haymakers by Steven Hoffbeck
A friend steered me toward The Haymakers by Steven Hoffbeck. It’s rare for a book to affect me as it has. I found myself crying in every chapter! Of course, growing up on a Minnesota farm, as Hoffbeck so beautiful
You Never Know Who You’ll Meet at the Minot Hostfest
You just never know who might walk by at the Minot Hostfest. It mimght be a seven foot troll, a Viking warrior or Norwegians wearing their traditional bunads. This largest of US Scandinavian festivals starts next Tuesday night and lasts
Pencil to Paper 2023: Write Your Way Through Winter
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through Winter! With award winning author Candace Simar We are excited to offer our third annual Pencil to Paper,
Writing for the Truly Terrified
Writing for the Truly Terrified! Join us for a two hour fun and friendly writing workshop Thursday, April 28 from 10 to noon, CST/11-1 EST/8-10
Mentor Monday and Other Fun Things
What could be better than sitting around a table with others who are also passionate about the writing craft? The mentor program started in October
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022!
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022! With award winning author Candace Simar. After a successful 2021 Pencil to Paper, we
My latest Short Stories and the Grasshopper Plague of Minnesota
Today I gave a zoom presentation for the Friends of the Brainerd Library about the two new anthologies in which I have stories. I read
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop on the Santa Fe Trail
Enjoy this guest post from fellow historical fiction author Jane Colletti Perry, author of Marcello’s Promise. Two miles from my house is the original Santa
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
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
Women’s Christmas Tea
Last week I gave a presentation for a Women’s Christmas Tea at Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison, MN. Several churches join
The Haymakers by Steven Hoffbeck
A friend steered me toward The Haymakers by Steven Hoffbeck. It’s rare for a book to affect me as it has. I found myself crying
You Never Know Who You’ll Meet at the Minot Hostfest
You just never know who might walk by at the Minot Hostfest. It mimght be a seven foot troll, a Viking warrior or Norwegians wearing
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