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Writing about Laura Ingalls Wilder and more
2017 is two months gone, and today I took a moment to write down what I have accomplished in these first weeks of this year. I’m a goal setter and list maker. It’s good to also recognize what has been
Book Clubs Near and Far
Loved attending Claire Steen’s book club on a cold (brrrr!) Thursday night in January. We feasted on homemade borscht and a discussion on Shelterbelts, their book for January. It was extra special having my daughter, Faith Kimbler join the discussion.
School Presentations are the Best
This past week I visited 9th and 10th graders at Pillager High School. They had just finished reading ABERCROMBIE TRAIL and were enthusiastic with their questions and responses. If you’ve heard my presentations, you know that I started writing historical
Guest Blogger Charlie Johnson Reviews Shelterbelts
BOOK REVIEW of SHELTBERBELTS By Charlie Johnson: SHELTERBELTS By Candace Simar 267 pages Published by North Star Press My taste in reading favors people; real people. I’m not much for murder mysteries or romances. Give me ordinary folks who live ordinary
Shelterbelts Named a Finalist in the Willa Literary Awards for Historical Fiction
I’m honored to be named a finalist in this year’s Willa Literary Awards for Historical Fiction. It’s like getting a silver or bronze at the Olympics, and I couldn’t be happier. The best of all is that I get to
2016 Mary Hanson Show Interview
“Love of the Written Word, The Life of a Writer” interview with award winning author, Candace Simar
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
Writing about Laura Ingalls Wilder and more
2017 is two months gone, and today I took a moment to write down what I have accomplished in these first weeks of this year.
Book Clubs Near and Far
Loved attending Claire Steen’s book club on a cold (brrrr!) Thursday night in January. We feasted on homemade borscht and a discussion on Shelterbelts, their
School Presentations are the Best
This past week I visited 9th and 10th graders at Pillager High School. They had just finished reading ABERCROMBIE TRAIL and were enthusiastic with their
Guest Blogger Charlie Johnson Reviews Shelterbelts
BOOK REVIEW of SHELTBERBELTS By Charlie Johnson: SHELTERBELTS By Candace Simar 267 pages Published by North Star Press My taste in reading favors people; real people.
Shelterbelts Named a Finalist in the Willa Literary Awards for Historical Fiction
I’m honored to be named a finalist in this year’s Willa Literary Awards for Historical Fiction. It’s like getting a silver or bronze at the
2016 Mary Hanson Show Interview
“Love of the Written Word, The Life of a Writer” interview with award winning author, Candace Simar
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