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January 22, 2015
Jackson’s Indian Removal Policy
“Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.” –Thomas Jefferson Jefferson was referring to slavery when he said those words, but they are certainly apropos to that other stain on our nation’s history—the Indian Removal … Continue reading →
January 19, 2015
The Trail Where They Cried
The Cherokee called it Nunahi-Duna-Hilu-I, the trail where they cried. As always, I tried to be as accurate as possible when writing Only One Way Home. White Dove’s experiences at Golconda represent many actual circumstances that the Cherokee endured during … Continue reading →
January 15, 2015
Once Again FREE for Kindle
Once Again: an inspirational novel of history, mystery & romance is FREE for Kindle now through January 19, 2015! It’s the first book in my Rewinding Time Series. Why not try it while it’s free? If you like it, be sure to … Continue reading →
Only One Way Home to Be Released Jan 21!
Pre-order Only One Way Home for Kindle during its introductory price of $2.99 between now and January 21st when it becomes available on Amazon at its normal list price of $4.99. (The book was previously scheduled for a February 1st release, but with the … Continue reading →
January 12, 2015
For Further Reading about the Trail of Tears
The bibliography below contains general information about the Trail of Tears that I consulted while writing Only One Way Home. (In future blog posts I’ll give my sources for the topics covered therein. So please visit again soon.) Although I always … Continue reading →
January 11, 2015
My Cherokee Connection
My Cherokee Connection in Only One Way Home Meet my great, great grandmother Mary Ann Jones Bohannon, the woman who inspired me to write Only One Way Home. I grew up knowing there was Cherokee blood in my father’s family. … Continue reading →
December 22, 2014
Ten Christmas Memories, One Favorite Recipe
When you think of Christmas does your brain take you first to the real meaning, the amazing story of the second member of the trinity becoming incarnate in this fallen world? So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth … Continue reading →
December 16, 2014
Parker J. Cole, author of The Other Man
Please welcome my online friend Parker J. Cole. Parker writes boldly about topics some Christian authors are afraid to touch. Check out her books and help support her work by sharing and tweeting. Leah Westwood loves her husband Jacob with all her … Continue reading →
December 2, 2014
CrossReads Book Blast
Love Brings Us Home 7-Book Boxed Set only 99cents! By Hallee Bridgeman, Valerie Comer, JoAnn Durgin, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Lynette Sowell, Staci Stallings, and Debra Ullrick About the Book Seven sweet stories celebrating love and home in one amazing, limited … Continue reading →
November 25, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all I have to be grateful for. “I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” Psalm 9:2 … Continue reading →
