The wonderful and fascinating details of the 1800s have been gathered into one interesting volume, in which McCutcheon has included quotes from 19th-century citizens concerning or describing hairstyles and fashion, favorite swear words and slang, jokes of the period, courtship and marriage rituals, and more. A must for both fiction and nonfiction historical writers. Oh… Continue reading Civil War Research Book Review: The Writer’s Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800s by Marc McCutcheon
Month: March 2016
Journey to Love Winner
Thanks to all those that participated! I enjoyed reading the verses you shared. Congratulations to Kim Hampton!! Amanda will contact you soon. 🙂 Looking for more giveaways? If you love history and Christian fiction, I encourage you to attend a Facebook party that I'll be hosting starting April 9th. The party is open to everyone.… Continue reading Journey to Love Winner
Civil War Letters: A Southern Dinner
The longer the war lasted, the harder it was to find food on Southern tables. We often read about the soldier's fare, but what were they eating at home? I had the pleasure of reading some interesting accounts of Southern meals from 1865 written by Eliza Frances Andrews. Enjoy! "She had such a dinner as… Continue reading Civil War Letters: A Southern Dinner
Book Review: The Colonel’s Lady by Laura Frantz
In 1779, when genteel Virginia spinster Roxanna Rowan arrives at the Kentucky fort commanded by Colonel Cassius McLinn, she finds that her officer father has died. Penniless and destitute, Roxanna is forced to take her father's place as scrivener. Before long, it's clear that the colonel himself is attracted to her. But she soon realizes… Continue reading Book Review: The Colonel’s Lady by Laura Frantz
GIVEAWAY and Book Review:Journey to Love by Amanda Tero
Now orphaned, Marie is swept miles away from the only life she knew to be sheltered by unknown guardians. Caught in the challenges of a new life, she cannot prevent changes from happening, but she can keep the Bowles and their friends at arm's length. Or can she? While things appear to transition smoothly on… Continue reading GIVEAWAY and Book Review:Journey to Love by Amanda Tero
Book Review: London Art Chase by Natalie Grant
Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they embark on international adventure and mischief thanks to their famous mom who travels all over the world singing beautiful songs and a slightly wacky and sometimes negligent nanny named Miss Julia. What I Loved: Not only is the Glimmer Girls a great new… Continue reading Book Review: London Art Chase by Natalie Grant
Get to Know Me at a Glance
You can tell a lot about a person by the things they're attracted to. One of the techniques authors often use in character development is creating a pin board for their character, so they can better understand the mind and personality of their character. The beauty of a pin board is that you can connect… Continue reading Get to Know Me at a Glance
Book Review: Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer
A lively historical romance set in 1880s Texas; sparks fly when a dressmaker who values beauty tangles with a liveryman who condemns vanity. Sometimes you just need to reach for a book from your favorite author and this was one of those times for me. What a treat it was too!! What I Loved: Karen… Continue reading Book Review: Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer
Book Review: I Can by Kathryn O’Brien
With a repetitive, rhythmic introduction of Philippians 4:13 (“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength”), I Can turns Bible memorization from a duty to a delight for children, using the author’s unique teaching strategy. This purposeful presentation of Scripture will help children memorize, understand, and absorb passages as the author presents this… Continue reading Book Review: I Can by Kathryn O’Brien
Ebook Sale!!
Grab the 5-star series at a discount! Where Can I Flee War is on the horizon during the spring of 1861. It will be an event that will change the lives of everyone in its path. The Harper family included. Frank Harper is a young man full of dreams and ambitions. Even when the country… Continue reading Ebook Sale!!
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 