“Editor’s note: This interview was first published in 2017 ahead of the HNSA Conference in Melbourne, where I appeared on the Immigrant Stories and Diaspora panel. The books discussed have since been updated — find the full collection here.” I’m excited with the opportunity to be one of the panel speakers at this upcoming conference…
In the late 1800s, just four or five decades after New Zealand became a British colony in 1840, life was harsh for most of its inhabitants. Men and women had fled Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England seeking a better life — only to find the reality was a shock. Infrastructure was poor, buildings mostly wooden,…
Editor’s note: This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated. The Girl from County Clare has since been republished as Brigid The Girl from County Clare and remains available — find it here. When a reader of Brigid The Girl from County Clare — a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree — left this review,…
Editor’s note: This interview was first published in 2016 and has been lightly updated. Several books mentioned here have since been republished with new titles and covers — find the full collection here Look for a Victorian gown and antique writing desk to find this superhero. Read on and find out more… According to Wikipedia,…
Editor’s note: This interview was first published in 2016 and has been lightly updated. Since this conversation, several of the novels discussed have been published and are available here. Wayne Turmel – author of ‘The Count of Sahara’ recently interviewed me on his site One of the pleasures of historical fiction is delving deep into…
