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Writer’s Path to Publishing FREE Workshop
Ready to get your writing out in the world, but not sure where to start? Stumped on how to know if your writing is ready for publishing, or how to connect with an agent? Get tips directly from regional authors
Booklist Review of Escape to Fort Abercrombie by Candace Simar
Getting closer to the release of Escape to Fort Abercrombie. I’m very pleased with this Booklist review. What do you think? Booklist (12-12-17) This title releases FEB 2018 “The bittersweet ending leaves the reader just the right amount of unfinished
Escape to Fort Abercrombie coming February 2018
Today my publicist, Krista Soukup of the BLUE COTTAGE AGENCY joined me for a work day to plan the release of ESCAPE TO FORT ABERCROMBIE. This new YA/Crossover is set to be released by Five Star Cengage (a subsidy of
2017 Has Been a Year of Blessing
What a great year 2017 has been for me. The completion and release of Dear Homefolks, the wonderful readers I have met across the Upper Midwest, the Western Writers of America Convention in Kansas City, an inspiring writing retreat or
Guest Blog by Anne Schroeder
Thank You Candace Thank you, Candace Simar for inviting me here today to celebrate publication of Gifts of Red Pottery. This is a collection of my short stories that have either won an award or were previously published in a
Minot Hostfest
The books are packed, the house sitter arranged, got my flu shot early and now I am packing for our annual jaunt to the Minot Hostfest. It’s one of my favorite events of the year, and if I’m counting right,
The Glory of Ordinary Times (Book Cover)
#Wolfpack Publishing #Frontier Fiction #Minnesota history #Blue Cottage Agency This note from a Minneapolis reader made my day: “I just finished your book of short
Frontier Logging Comes to Life at the Pine River 150th Anniversary Celebration
Photos by Sherrie Lillich #Frontier Logging #Pine River Historical Society #Pine River Camber of Commerce #Blue Cottage Agency It was great fun to venture into
Hackensack Arts and Book Festival August 12, 2023
#Northwoods Arts and Book Festival #Hackensack #Hackensack Chambers of Commerce #Minnesota #Art #Books #Festival #Blue Cottage Agency I’ve attended the Hackensack Festival since its beginnings.
Hardtack and Salt pork, the Mainstay of Civil War Soldiering
I grew up on dried beef, and knew very well how it was made and how it tasted. In spite of this, until recently, I
Kimball Historical Society Tuesday July 25th Rocky Mountain Locust Plagues of the 1870s
#Rockymountainlocusts #Kimballhistoricalsociety #Stearns County #Grasshopper Chapel I’m speaking at Kimball, Minnesota, on Tuesday, July 25th at 7pm. The
Favorite Historical Novels–Lately
People often ask what my favorite book is. Just one? Are they kidding? I’ve read LOTS of books in my lifetime and loved most of
Writer’s Path to Publishing FREE Workshop
Ready to get your writing out in the world, but not sure where to start? Stumped on how to know if your writing is ready
Booklist Review of Escape to Fort Abercrombie by Candace Simar
Getting closer to the release of Escape to Fort Abercrombie. I’m very pleased with this Booklist review. What do you think? Booklist (12-12-17) This title
Escape to Fort Abercrombie coming February 2018
Today my publicist, Krista Soukup of the BLUE COTTAGE AGENCY joined me for a work day to plan the release of ESCAPE TO FORT ABERCROMBIE.
2017 Has Been a Year of Blessing
What a great year 2017 has been for me. The completion and release of Dear Homefolks, the wonderful readers I have met across the Upper
Guest Blog by Anne Schroeder
Thank You Candace Thank you, Candace Simar for inviting me here today to celebrate publication of Gifts of Red Pottery. This is a collection of
Minot Hostfest
The books are packed, the house sitter arranged, got my flu shot early and now I am packing for our annual jaunt to the Minot
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