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Nancy Herman is a third-generation Californian who is fascinated with her state’s colorful history, including the westward migration of the 1800s. She grew up in the coastal town of Watsonville and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from San Jose State University. After her 25-year career as a Silicon Valley marketing communications professional, Nancy began researching and writing her first historical novel.

“I drew my facts from diaries, letters, and first hand accounts, including Virginia’s memoirs,” she says. “Research turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of writing this book. Another was following the Donner Party’s route by automobile from Independence, Missouri to Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento, Californi ...more

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All We Left Behind: Virginia Reed and the Donner Party

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The Carnival of the Animals--a Charming Fantasy Romp

Today I reviewed a book that I've been eagerly waiting for years to be published--it is my favorite book yet written by my friend and critique group member, Elizabeth Varadan. Although she has many publications under her belt (you can read her author's page on Goodreads) I have to admit that The Carnival of the Animals is one of the most imaginative, entertaining and endearing books for children I Read more of this blog post »

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