Purchase We're celebrating the 7 year anniversary of Where Can I Flee this week! It's hard to believe the Harpers were introduced to the world 7 years ago already. In many ways it seems longer and in others it feels like yesterday. War is on the horizon during the spring of 1861. It will be… Continue reading Grab this Sweeping Family Saga while it’s on Sale
Tag: History
Researching the South during the Gilded Age
In this post, I want to do two things: I want to share with you some of the research that went into my novel, If Only It Were Yesterday, and I also want to review and recommend one of my key research books. Whether you're a historical fiction fan or history buff, you're likely to… Continue reading Researching the South during the Gilded Age
Book Review: English Through the Ages
Lists words, grouped by subject, that were in use in different time periods, including prior to 1150, and in increasingly smaller ranges to the present. They didn't offer much of a description, so let me help you out: This is one of those gems that, as a historical author, I wish someone had told me… Continue reading Book Review: English Through the Ages
Quotes from General Lee and General Grant
In celebration of the anniversary of Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox earlier this month, I thought we'd take a look at some famous quotes from both generals. You could certainly spend all day reading the various quotes from each man. There was so much that I wanted to share. Words on army life, each… Continue reading Quotes from General Lee and General Grant
Introducing Upcoming Christian Fiction Series: The Art of Love by A.M. Heath
I am so over the moon excited to introduce this new series with you. The concept for this series started with one stand-alone book. A month later, the Lord inspired yet another stand-alone novel. As I typed up the notes concerning both novels, I couldn't help but notice some similarities. With that in mind, I… Continue reading Introducing Upcoming Christian Fiction Series: The Art of Love by A.M. Heath
Nothing New Under the Sun: Salvation
I'm resurrecting an older post with a timeless message. I pray it blesses your heart. I had the pleasure of reading Growing up in the 1850s: The Journal of Agnes Lee. You may not be familiar with Agnes, but surely you’ve heard of her father, Robert E. Lee. The journal was an interesting blend of daily… Continue reading Nothing New Under the Sun: Salvation
Book Review: I Will Not Fear by Melba Pattillo Beals
In 1957, Melba Beals was one of the nine African American students chosen to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. But her story of overcoming didn't start--or end--there. While her white schoolmates were planning their senior prom, Melba was facing the business end of a double-barreled shotgun, being threatened with lynching by rope-carrying… Continue reading Book Review: I Will Not Fear by Melba Pattillo Beals
Getting Dressed: A Collection of Historical Dressing Videos
I enjoy learning about historical fashion and have taken you on tours in the past. But there is something that videos can teach us that simple text cannot. I thought it would be interesting and even handy to collect some videos together for your enjoyment. I do not own any of these videos so refer to… Continue reading Getting Dressed: A Collection of Historical Dressing Videos
The History Lover’s Playground: Digitized Newspapers
I want to share a website that I ran across during my research. This is for the author, history buff, or those who are bored and looking for something new to read. 😉 It's called: Chronicling America, Historic American Newspapers. I found this website when I was searching up headline news during the year 1885.… Continue reading The History Lover’s Playground: Digitized Newspapers
Celebrating History: The 152nd Anniversary of Lee’s Surrender to Grant
This is probably my favorite moment in American history. I never cease to be fascinated by the men involved and their attitudes and actions. Some were expected, but many surprised me. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9th, 1865, bringing the beginning of the end of the Civil War a reality. The… Continue reading Celebrating History: The 152nd Anniversary of Lee’s Surrender to Grant
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 