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…
