Author and… Traveler! – Sharing my trip to southern Utah
I recently took a break from writing and publishing to go hiking in the national parks of southern Utah. Check out my blog to learn all about it!
Updates
Book Feature – The Girl in the Thistles: A Novel of the Dakota Homeland
I recently discovered a new novel by author S.K. Sandvig titled, The Girl in the Thistles: A Novel of the Dakota Homeland. The novel takes place during the U.S. – Dakota War and features a main character that has a Dakota/Scottish racial background. Although I’ve not had a chance to read the novel yet, it’s getting great reviews. Today, I’m going to share with you the synopsis, information about the author, and the first chapter of the novel. Check it out!
Fiction or Fantasy: Writing an Alternate History of the U.S. – Dakota War
In my novel, Reclaiming Mni Sota, I’ve created an alternate history that has Dakota and Ojibwe forces join forces to defeat the US Army. In reality, we know that’s not what happened. But was that a possibility? Read this blog post to find out.
Book Blurbs! – Just Another Part of the Author Experience
There are many, many tasks an author must undertake before publishing a novel. One of them is obtaining book blurbs—those flowery statements of effusive praise on the back cover of books. But how does an author go about doing that? Find out by reading my blog.
The Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride
On December 26, 1862, 38 Dakota men were hanged in Mankato, Minnesota. One hundred sixty years later, hundreds gather at the spot of the hanging to welcome the Dakota Memorial Riders and Runners who traveled many miles to help remember this tragic past and provide healing and reconciliation for the present and future.
The Legacy of a Great Lakes Missionary: Father Frederic Baraga
Father Frederic Baraga was an advocate for the Ojibwe people who worked tirelessly to protect their rights and land. His legacy lives on in the memorials recognizing his deeds and the efforts of those using Father Baraga’s message to bring about healing and restoration.
Book Review – The River Remembers by Linda Ulleseit
In “The River Remembers” by Linda Ulleseit, we meet three women whose voices have been lost to history. Here, in one of Minnesota’s most vibrant historical eras, those voices are brought to life.
A Realistic and Colorful View of the Past – Seth Eastman’s Legacy to Minnesota
Seth Eastman was an artist and Army General who’s left us a window to the past. His work offers a realistic and colorful view of the lives, landscape, and lifestyle of Native Americas during the mid-19th century.
A Project Failed or a Lesson Learned: My Author Journey Continued
When I first started reading, researching, and writing about the U.S. – Dakota War back in 2007, I did not understand the very complicated nature of that history and what it means for us today. I just wanted to know what happened and why. But since then, I’ve discovered that there is a lot more at stake than just the history itself.
Highlighting the Defenders of New Ulm
During the U.S. – Dakota War of 1862, hundreds of white settler-colonialists were killed, many of them while defending their homes and communities. This post highlights three of those who fought and died to protect the people and town of New Ulm.