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Christmastime Traditions of Old Scotland
The canvas above was painted in 1872 by the Scottish artist, William Bell Scott. He gives the story a local Aryshire setting. The barn is an old one near Penkill where Scott was then living. Notice the shepherd playing bagpipes. I took a photo of the painting in the National Galleries of Scotland and […]
Giving Thanks
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims who left their homes in England searching for religious freedom. They lived in a feudal society where the king and lords determined their faith and controlled their lives. They sought freedom to live and worship according to the dictates of their own hearts. Over […]
A Highland Emerald ~ Spotlight and Giveaway
A Highland Emerald, third book in the award-winning Highland Treasures series, is now available at most book vendors in digital and in print formats. I’m giving away signed copies (US) or digital copies (International) to two commenters on this post. Following are what some readers say about the book. Now is the time to begin […]
ACFW October New Releases
October 2018 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: A Christmas to Remember by Julie Arduini, Valerie Comer, Janet W. Ferguson, Kimberly Rose Johnson, Deb Kastner, Elizabeth Maddrey, Lindi Peterson, and Ginger Solomon — Eight authors from the popular blog Inspy Romance each […]
Plans for the Wades of Crawford County Series
My husband and I are planning a trip to Missouri, the setting for the Wades of Crawford County novels. We hope to see beautiful autumn foliage and visit the homeland of my Missouri ancestors. Plans for adding to the Wades series are on the drawing board. The newest book in the series, Heaven Must Wait Wait, Part […]
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A Highland Bride ~ Spotlight
Historical Heartbeats welcomes Author Brenda B. Taylor introducing the newest book in the Highland Treasures series, A Highland Bride. Alistair Munro returns to Scotland after six years of exile in France to find is wife, son, and estate in … Continue reading
Whispering Hope ~ Spotlight
Historical Heartbeats welcomes author Peggy Blann Phifer with her new release, Whispering Hope. Virginia Hopewell visits her cousin in Chicago and gets caught up in a deadly gangster shooting at a speakeasy, barely escaping with her life. Will the handsome … Continue reading
Kuwaiti Seeker ~ Spotlight
Historical Heartbeats welcomes Jim Carroll with his new release, Kuwaiti Seeker. Yacoub sought truth in Islam. He failed. Islam failed. Will he find God in his search? Read Kuwaiti Seeker and follow Yacoub to God’s love. Yacoub sought truth in … Continue reading
ACFW New Releases
February 2018 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical: A Passionate Hope, Hannah’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith — Hannah has spent her life trusting God, loving her husband, … Continue reading
When Your Heart Comes Home ~ Spotlight
Historical Heartbeats welcomes Author Marilyn Peveto introducing her debut novel, When Your Heart Comes Home. After her husband’s death, Sarah Andersson must care for her small children and run the family business. When her first love returns to town, will Sarah be … Continue reading
