April 3, 1993: Norman Rockwell Museum opens at its new site in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Art has been a part of civilization for thousands of years if cave drawings are any indication. And, like other cultural elements such as music and dance, art has developed over the centuries. One of the favorite American artists was NormanContinue reading “The Pony Express – and Norman Rockwell”
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To the Farthest Shores
To the Farthest Shores by Elizabeth Camden My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love historical novels that teach me something about history. In this story, I learned about the U.S. Government’s MID program and the beginnings of cultured pearl farming. I knew nothing about either of them. Score! Jenny Bennett is a very qualifiedContinue reading “To the Farthest Shores”
The Pony Express – and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
To celebrate the release of The Pony Express Romance Collection, we’re highlighting the date the first Pony Express run began –April 3rd – and looking at other dates in history to see what happened. On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his last speech. In that speech, he asked if God grantedContinue reading “The Pony Express – and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
The Pony Express … and TV Guide
To celebrate the release of The Pony Express Romance Collection, we’re highlighting the date the first Pony Express run began — April 3rd — and looking at other dates in history to see what happened. On April 3rd, 1953, the “TV Guide” was first published. During the 1940s, TV Guide magazine was comprised of threeContinue reading “The Pony Express … and TV Guide”
Sunset in Old Savannah
Sunset in Old Savannah by Mary Ellis My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book #4 in Secrets of the South Mysteries. I’ve enjoyed them all, but this one is my favorite so far. And the good news is, you really don’t need to read these in order. They do fine as stand aloneContinue reading “Sunset in Old Savannah”
Secrets & Charades
Secrets and Charades by Cindy Ervin Huff My rating: 5 of 5 stars Delightful story with colorful characters and enough action to keep the reader turning the pages. Evangeline Olsen is a strong woman, a lady doctor with a painful past. Jake Marcum wants a wife to help him raise his niece. The two comeContinue reading “Secrets & Charades”
The Planter’s Daughter
The Planter’s Daughter by Michelle Shocklee My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love Civil War era stories and this one stands out to me because of its setting. It takes place in Texas. While that state played a part in the Civil War, it doesn’t garner a lot of attention in historical fiction. WeContinue reading “The Planter’s Daughter”
Murder is No Accident
Murder is No Accident by A.H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another charming tale from Hidden Springs with all the characters we’ve learned to love from Murder at the Courthouse and Murder Comes by Mail. Ann Gabhart hit a home run with this series, and I actually hope she’s not done. I’d loveContinue reading “Murder is No Accident”
Redeeming Grace
Redeeming Grace: Ruth’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another wonderful Biblical fiction story from Jill Eileen Smith, quite possibly her best yet. I love how she paints the Biblical settings with everything from what the landscape would look like to what the people would eat and wear. She doesContinue reading “Redeeming Grace”
The Newcomer
The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Newcomer picks up right where Anna’s Crossing left off. I highly recommend you read these books in the order they were written. We meet again with Anna Konig, Bairn Bauer, his younger brother Felix, and the rest of the exiled church fromContinue reading “The Newcomer”
Pegg Thomas 