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Ann Howard Creel

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Ann Howard Creel writes guaranteed heart-wrenching historical fiction. In her novels, strong female characters face unforeseen obstacles and then have to make life-changing decisions.

After first writing for children, she turned her attention to Historical Fiction. Her first novel for adults, THE MAGIC OF ORDINARY DAYS, was made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie on CBS. Her recent titles have been Kindle bestsellers and include WHILE YOU WERE MINE, THE WHISKEY SEA, THE UNCERTAIN SEASON, THE RIVER WIDOW, and MERCY ROAD.

She now writes full-time. Ann's main characters are always strong women facing high-stakes situations and having to make life-changing decisions. Her historical settings have ranged from Victorian-era Galveston to World War
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Ann Howard Creel I'm lucky in that I rarely experience writer's block, but when I've been stumped on something, I take a break from the ms., read a good book, and spen…moreI'm lucky in that I rarely experience writer's block, but when I've been stumped on something, I take a break from the ms., read a good book, and spend time with friends. In my novel that comes out in 2018, I was looking for a plot twist idea, and I found some good help online. When I need an idea for a new book, I research the history of an area to find out if something resonates with me. Thanks for your question!(less)
Ann Howard Creel Some of my favorite MG books are the classics: ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS, A WRINKLE IN TIME, THE GIVER, TUCK EVERLASTING, MISSING MAY, SARAH PLAIN A…moreSome of my favorite MG books are the classics: ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS, A WRINKLE IN TIME, THE GIVER, TUCK EVERLASTING, MISSING MAY, SARAH PLAIN AND TALL, and BELLE PRATER'S BOY. For some lighter fare, I love all books by Claudia Mills.(less)
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About 18 months ago, I ran across the story of the American Women’s Hospital (AWH) and was surprised that I’d never heard of these brave women before. Their story is much bigger than this, but the gist of the matter is that female physicians in the US were not allowed to enter the military and serve during WWI or The Great War, as it was referred to back then. Therefore a group of women Read more of this blog post »
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“Memories are fragile things to hold, but many times, it's what we have.”
Ann Howard Creel, The Magic of Ordinary Days

“I’ve often wondered, even to this day, why during painful times some people seem to step away from themselves and make decisions that fall far out of their usual line of character and behaviour. Perhaps a natural reluctance to sit still is central, or perhaps, like the lesser animals, instinct forces us to go on even if grief has left us not up to the task…. In one fleeting moment, I stripped away the petals of my future, let them catch wind, and fly away”
Ann Howard Creel, The Magic of Ordinary Days

“He touched me as if I were the curved and delicate handle of a china cup, but he held me tightly just as I was, flesh and blood and full of human flaws and fears. In his arms I wasn't a girl dreaming of sailing the high seas, and I wasn't a farm kid jumping the train, either, but a fully grown woman riding the soft side of a crescent moon.”
Ann Howard Creel, The Magic of Ordinary Days

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Camino Beach Camino Beach by Amanda Callendrier by Amanda Callendrier
In this poignant debut loaded with humor, heartbreak, and Southern charm, old friends road-trip their way to solving a mystery and righting a long-ago wrong.
 
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Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?: True Stories and Confessions Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat? True Stories and Confessions by Lisa Scottoline by Lisa Scottoline
The unstoppable, irreverent mother-daughter team presents a new collection of funny stories and true confessions that every woman can relate to. From identity theft to the hazards of bicycling to college reunions and eating on the beach, Lisa and Francesca tackle the quirks, absurdities, and wonders of everyday life with wit and warmth.
 
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The Bungalow The Bungalow by Sarah Jio by Sarah Jio
A sweeping World War II saga of thwarted love, murder, and a long-lost painting. A timeless story of enduring passion from the author of Blackberry Winter and The Violets of March, The Bungalow chronicles Anne's determination to discover the truth about the twin losses-of life, and of love-that have haunted her for seventy years.
 
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Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams by Beatriz Williams
The New York Times bestselling author of A Certain Age transports readers to sunny Florida in this lush and enthralling historical novel—an enchanting blend of love, suspense, betrayal, and redemption set among the rumrunners and scoundrels of Prohibition-era Cocoa Beach.
 
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The Book of Summer The Book of Summer by Michelle Gable by Michelle Gable
The Book of Summer unravels the power and secrets of Cliff House as told through the voices of Ruby Packard, a bright-eyed and idealistic newlywed on the eve of WWII, the home's definitive guestbook, and Bess herself. Bess's grandmother always said it was a house of women, and by the very last day of the very last summer at Cliff House, Bess will understand the truth of her grandmother s words in ways she never contemplated.
 
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Jamaica Inn Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier by Daphne du Maurier
Her mother's dying request takes Mary Yellan on a sad journey across the bleak moorland of Cornwall to reach Jamaica Inn, the home of her Aunt Patience. With the coachman's warning echoing in her memory, Mary arrives at a dismal place to find Patience a changed woman, cowering from her overbearing husband, Joss Merlyn.
 
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Sisters One, Two, Three Sisters One, Two, Three by Nancy Star by Nancy Star
After a tragic accident on Martha’s Vineyard, keeping secrets becomes a way of life for the Tangle family. With memories locked away, the sisters take divergent paths. Callie disappears, Mimi keeps so busy she has no time to think, and Ginger develops a lifelong aversion to risk that threatens the relationships she holds most dear.
 
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The Whiskey Sea The Whiskey Sea by Ann Howard Creel by Ann Howard Creel

Running rum during Prohibition, she’ll risk her life—and her heart.
Motherless and destitute, Frieda Hope is determined to make a better life for herself and her sister, Bea. The girls are taken in by a kindly fisherman named Silver, and Frieda begins to feel at home on the water. When Silver sells his fishing boat to WWI veteran Sam Hicks, thinking Sam would be a fine husband for Frieda, she’s outraged. But Frieda manages to talk Sam into teaching her to repair boat engines instead, so she has a trade of her own and won’t have to marry.
 
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