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Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
This historical fiction novel was inspired by the biggest natural disaster in Michigan-the fire of 1881. Author Carol Nickles kept the idea for the story along with notes in a box for close to 20 years.
Then she decided either she was going to write the story or burn the box, and that's how Thumb Fire Desire was born with the help of a developmental editor.
"I've always wanted to tell this story," she said.
Listen to this inspiring interview for a chance to win an autographed copy of Thumb Fire Desire.
Sponsored by Doc Chavent, The Lowell Ledger, and Modern History Press.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
NaNoWriMo authors Jean Davis, Vera West, and host of For the Love of Books Podcast Emma Palova take you through the first half of the 50K writing challenge in this special episode. Their combined total log-in was just under 80,000 words.
Find out what they did to reach their writing goals on their journeys to publishing new books in 2023. Keep on writing past the challenge, and make it a daily habit, these experts say.
Watch for their books in 2023.
So listen in and jump on the NaNoWriMo roller coaster, because you can't edit a blank page.
Copyright (c) 2022 Emma Palova
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
It was actually fashion that got T.J. London interested in the American Revolutionary War as a young author as simple as it may seem.
"I was getting into my persona," she said. "The look got me interested in that time period. Now it draws attention to my books."
Yes, it was the red coats and tricorne hats that sparked the imagination of a young mind, and later served well as a counseling tool during a period of grief. Rather, than writing a journal, T.J. London went the whole way and wrote 'Man of War.'
T.J. London is an expert at digging out little-known facts in history and asking herself questions. She was referring to battles in upstate New York that T.J. London didn't know about.
"Why don't we learn this stuff," she said.
What fascinated T.J. London were all the changes that were happening at the same time.
"It was this incredible cataclysmic moment in history," she said. "But in fiction where were those stories? I felt like I needed to know more."
And the prequel is not just about the revolution, but also about digging deep into the roots of what was going on T.J. London's life after the loss of her father.
It took her four years to write 'Man of War' backed up by solid research about the Royal Navy.
Come along on a journey with ambitious captain Merrick and revengeful India for a chance to win a signed copy of 'Man of War.'
Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In the third book of the Shifting Sands series- "The Lost Town"- author Emma Palova of Lowell creates the protagonist, Miss Ida. The historical fiction novel is set in Singapore on the shores of Lake Michigan at the foot of the sand dunes adorned with white pines. Beautiful Ida is torn between her hometown of Chicago and her new home on the other side of the lake, and between two men.
Developed by New York investors, the once-thriving settlement of Singapore nurtured the dreams of adventurers like Oshea Wilder and pioneer settlers alike. Singapore would rival Chicago and Milwaukee. It almost did with its sawmills, hotels, boarding houses, stores, and a "wildcat" bank.
Entrepreneurial Ida struggles to adjust to the rough environment but finds more than support in her boss who invited her to Singapore to be the "Mistress" of the Big House. A "wildcat" bank was established in Singapore in 1837.
Who will win Ida's heart?
Check out the review by Nancy Price Stroosnyder.
Emma's ease at mixing actual history into her stories is remarkable, and so entails Miss Ida's response to an invitation to a soon-to-be bustling "Singapore" on the shores of Lake Michigan. She is transported away from Chicago, family, and friends. She quickly learns the duties expected of her in maintaining a boarding house and warehouse in the rapidly growing community. Soon she falls in love with one of the corrupt founders. The many colorful characters weave a fantastic story of love, mystery, hope, and faith. This is a quick, very worthwhile read!
Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger, bringing you homegrown stories for more than 100 years.
Palova will be signing her new book The Lost Town at Once Upon A Book in Frankenmuth on July 23 at the Bavarian Inn Lodge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fallasburg on July 30, in Holland on Aug. 6 and in Paradise from Aug.19 through Aug. 21.