Isn’t this a great idea? The Grand Rapids Friends of the Library in collaboration with the Loon Country Quilters created this beautiful 3ft X 5ft wall hanging. The signatures of 20 Minnesota authors are embroidered on the spines of the different books. I was thrilled to be included with Mary Casanova, John Coy, Nancy Carlson, Monica Ferris, Brian Freeman, Pete Hautman, […]
Fort Abercrombie History Days June 11-12, 2016
June 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
I may not be taking the stage into Fort Abercrombie this weekend, but I will be going there. I’ll have a book table all weekend, with a presentation at 2pm on Sunday about the early history of the region. Building homesteads on the prairie wasn’t easy. I’ll share my research about how the immigrants survived […]
Midwest Book Awards 2016
May 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What fun for Shelterbelts to be named a finalist for the 26th Annual Midwest Book Awards. The Gala was held at Luther Seminary. We dressed up for the occasion and joined family and friends to celebrate. The judge’s comments were most encouraging. Thanks Midwest Book Awards for a great experience.
Florida Book Tour
February 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Keith and I had great fun visiting Sons of Norway Lodges in Sarasota, Tampa, Fort Meyers and Clearwater last month. How fun to meet fellow Scandinavians, many with Midwestern roots. Special thanks to Shelley Cooper for her wonderful hospitality at Estero Island. Also thanks to Edith and Fred Olsen for hosting us in Bradenton. After the Sons […]
Shiloh Battlefield
February 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
Visiting Shiloh was one of the highlights of my recent Florida Book Tour. I’m researching this famous Civil War battlefield for my present writing project, and doubly interested because Keith’s ancestors fought at Shiloh with an Iowa regiment. Keith’s relative was captured at the Hornet’s Nest, and later died as a prisoner of war. We were able […]
