Official Blog of Candace Simar
Country School Renuion
Last weekend I enjoyed a wonderful reunion of our rural school in Otter Tail County. This photo shows the 17 students of our final year before consolidation, yest that’s 17 students grades 1-6. There were 5 in my class but
E Books Avalable through Wolfpack Publishing
The Abercrombie Trail Series hasn’t been available in e-books for about the last year. Don’t ask–it’s sufficient to say that publishing contracts are most complicated! The good news is that Wolfpack Publishing recently picked up the ebook rights and
Roots and Relatives
A Facebook connection brought a distant relative into my life. I’m still not sure but I think this Wisconsin woman is the granddaughter of my grandfather’s half brother. She graciously shares this photo of the original Sonmor farm near
Western Writers of America Convention 2014
I had a great time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones at this year’s Western Writers of America Convention in Sacramento. The historical tours and lectures were great. I learned about Chinese immigrants in the 19th century,
Northeast MN Book Award Event
No, Farm Girls didn’t win the Northeastern MN Book Award, but it was still a lot of fun to be nominated, and it’s always fun to do events with my sister, Angela Foster. The beautiful event was held at
Pass-the-Baton Blog
Recently I was invited to participate in a blogging tour. The idea was to bring information about writers to new readers through individual blogs. My sister blogged about me, and I asked Nancy Plain, a friend from Western Writers of
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
Country School Renuion
Last weekend I enjoyed a wonderful reunion of our rural school in Otter Tail County. This photo shows the 17 students of our final year
E Books Avalable through Wolfpack Publishing
The Abercrombie Trail Series hasn’t been available in e-books for about the last year. Don’t ask–it’s sufficient to say that publishing contracts are most
Roots and Relatives
A Facebook connection brought a distant relative into my life. I’m still not sure but I think this Wisconsin woman is the granddaughter of
Western Writers of America Convention 2014
I had a great time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones at this year’s Western Writers of America Convention in Sacramento. The
Northeast MN Book Award Event
No, Farm Girls didn’t win the Northeastern MN Book Award, but it was still a lot of fun to be nominated, and it’s always
Pass-the-Baton Blog
Recently I was invited to participate in a blogging tour. The idea was to bring information about writers to new readers through individual blogs. My
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