Apr 10, 2014 | On Books, On Writing, Past Notes
reposted from BookLikes 2:38 pm 7 April 2014 We’re happy to introduce the next guest in BookLikes’ Author Talks. Ned Hayes, author of the historical novels Sinful Folk and Coeur d’Alene Waters agreed to talk to us about his recently published novel,...
Apr 7, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes
New York Times best-selling illustrator and author Nikki McClure and I know each other through our children’s school and our mutual interest in locally sourced art and supporting local artists. Nikki’s son and my children both attended the Lincoln Options Elementary...
Mar 6, 2014 | News and Media, On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
Good news — my novel SINFUL FOLK just received a STARRED review in BOOKLIST — the acquisitions bible for public and school librarians nationwide. BOOKLIST *Starred Review* “In December of 1377, five children are burned in a suspicious house fire....
Feb 1, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
A lovely endorsement from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque. “Sinful Folk is a work of art. I found the story fascinating, approachable, and powerful. Miriam’s story is a raw and brutal and passionate tale, but her story touches the reader because it’s a...
Jan 18, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes, Reviews
Yesterday, I was at my daughter’s school. One of her teachers nicely asked about my forthcoming book. Here’s what I said: “The book is set in the 14th century – the Middle Ages – it’s about a former nun who has lived in secret for 10 years. Then her son is...
