How Did It Happen? Adolf Hitler’s Rise to Power
Adolf Hitler: A hundred years ago, no one knew his name. Now, it is synonymous with evil. How did it happen that a failed…
On Being An Historian
When at the wise age of twenty, I decided to change my major from biology to history, I called my parents. They were baffled.…
An Adventure in Wyoming
Words can't really do justice to the incredible scenery, the beauty of the horses, and the experience of living in the wilderness of the high country of Wyoming. But pictures might.
Learning from the Great Depression: Hacks for Making Ends Meet in 2022
In 1938 -- just like today -- nobody can afford to fill their tank. But for very different reasons. In the Great Depression, gas…
#Fridayreads Historical Fiction Book Binge!
It's been a while since I posted book recommendations, but now that Code Name Edelweiss is off to my publisher, and I've got some…
How to Get my Books (and other great books) at Your Library
Do you you know you can suggest titles for your public library's permanent collection? You can! I'm partnering with with several Catholic fiction organizations…
Interview with the Narrator of In A Far-Off Land Audiobook
One of my favorite author-moments was opening up an email one morning from the narrator of the In A Far-Off Land audiobook. I didn't…
Epiphany: What Do We Really Know About the Wise Men?
Writing the story of Adrina, the Magi’s wife, for Gaze Upon Jesus, (get the story of Adrina in your inbox by clicking here) I…
Spectacular Christmas Book Party Recommendations
Remember you can get many of these books from Baker Book House and use the discount code SPECTACULAR30. Details below. First, here’s where a…
Nazis in Hollywood? It really happened.
The 'historical' part of historical fiction is sometimes the hardest part to believe. A couple years ago, I was doing some final research on…