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Secrets and Surprises: How a Student of World War II History Learned Something New

Michelle Shocklee sets her historical novels in Tennessee, connecting her stories to the rich history of the state. In The Women of Oak Ridge, Michelle sets her WWII novel in the Secret City of Oak Ridge, TN, where people lived and worked while unknowingly contributing to the building of …

9 Gripping WWII Novels Inspired by True Stories

“As in every work of historical fiction, many aspects within these pages are based in truth.” Jennifer L. Wright

Jennifer L. Wright

World War II novels have captivated readers for decades, in part because there are so many aspects of the time period to be explored and also because stories …

Mirror of the Human Condition: Cheryl Grey Bostrom on Nature and Fiction

Bestselling author Cheryl Grey Bostrom is known for her deep love of nature and the Pacific Northwest—both of which often take center stage in her novels. And What the River Keeps is no exception.

We connected with Cheryl about how the Elwha River in Washington State plays a vital role …

4 Must-Read Novels for Nature Lovers

Whether you enjoy spending time outside admiring nature up close via hiking or days spent on the water, or you would rather nature come to you indoors with cut flowers or potted plants, there are fiction books that celebrate all aspects of nature. These novels incorporate the settings of their …

When Fiction Meets Tragedy: Jennifer L. Wright on Being Inspired by a Natural Disaster

Jennifer L. Wright’s latest historical novel, Last Light Over Galveston, is set during the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, but as she details in this guest post, writing about a historical natural disaster isn’t as easy as some might think.

In the story, Kathleen thinks she has found sanctuary …

Layer by Layer: Author Jenelle Hovde on Finding Redemption in What’s Buried

In No Stone Unturned, a Regency romance from Jenelle Hovde, aspiring archaeologist Bridget Littleton finds herself at odds with the new lord of Hawthorn Abbey, Captain Rafe Hawthorn, when Roman ruins are discovered on his property. As natural disasters and suspicious accidents threaten each of their plans, they grow …

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