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May 15, 2022July 4, 2022

Episode 29: Guest Ann H. Gabhart & a Review of Long Way Home

Join us for a chat with Award-winning author, Ann H. Gabhart. Her first historical novel was published 1978 by Warner Books. Since then, she has published over thirty novels. Find out more at AnnHGabhart.com and discover her recent June release, When the Meadow Blooms.

Pinch of the Past: If you ever watched National Treasure 2 you probably know that Great Britain was rumored to be sympathetic to the Confederate States of America. Canada did not exist as a federated nation at the time but was under British rule. Even though Canadians largely apposed slavery–with Canada serving as a terminus for the Underground Railroad–there was talk in London that the Union might move against the Crown and invade Canada. (Full post here.)

For our Bookworm Review, Darcy shares her review of Long Way Home by Lynn Austin. If you enjoy stories of overcoming, of perseverance, and of people whose daily lives and walk with God invite you to reevaluate your own, pick up a copy of Long Way Home by Lynn Austin. (Full post here.)

May 9, 2022July 4, 2022

Episode 28: Guest Angela K. Couch and a review of The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright

Interview: Angela K. Couch is the winner of story contests, a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the International Digital Awards. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in there, as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and warm) by chasing after five munchkins. Join Anglea as she chats with us about her latest WW2 novel A Rose for the Resistance a part of the Heroines of WWII by Barbour.

Pinch of the Past: While we may not know the origin, April Fool’s Day’s popularity for hundreds of years indicates people love having an excuse to get a laugh at their friends’ expense. Here is a pinch of the history behind the holiday and some April Fool’s Day pranks via Television. (Full post here.)

Bookworm Review: If you love books by Erin Bartels, Michelle Griep, and Christina Suzann Nelson, you may enjoy this compelling suspense featuring two women from different time periods who face the shadows of their pasts to find their future. The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright is a must-read. (Full post here.)

April 6, 2022July 4, 2022

Episode 27: Guest Michelle Shocklee and a review of The Spark of Love by Amanda Cabot

Interview: Christy Awards finalist Michelle Shocklee shares about her latest release Count the Nights by Stars. She is the author of several historical novels, including Under the Tulip Tree, a Christy Awards finalist. Her work has been included in numerous Chicken Soup for the Soul books, magazines, and blogs. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of two grown sons, she makes her home in Tennessee, not far from the historical sites she writes about.

Pinch of the past: Spring time poems by American poets Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Emily Dickinson, and Carl Sandburg.

Bookworm review: The Spark of Love (Mesquite Springs book#3) by Amanda Cabot. Cabot’s third book keeps the Mesquite Springs momentum going and ends the series with a satisfying story.

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March 6, 2022July 4, 2022

Episode 25: Guest Crystal Caudill and a Book Review Never Leave Me by Jody Hedlund

Announcements: Welcome to Season 2 of the Historical bookworm Show.

The winners of the End of the Year Giveaway are Angela B who chose Under The Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse and the second is Susanne M. who chose A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano.

Changes coming to the show.

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Bi-weekly giveaways are now open to everyone! Check out giveaway page here.

And now for today’s interview

Interview: Crystal Caudill is the author of “dangerously good historical romance,” with her work garnering awards from Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers. She is a stay-at-home mom and caregiver, and when she isn’t writing, she can be found playing board games with her family, drinking hot tea, or reading other great books at her home outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Have you read her debut novel Counterfit Love?

Pinch of the Past – Mail Order Bride Although the romantic literary device of a mail order bride may thrill readers of historical romance, the realism of this custom from 1600- to the early 1900s is not quite so romantic. Women typically responded to advertisements for mail-order brides more out of necessity, and even desperation, than actual romance. Many women answered the call to marry men in different regions to escape hardship, emigrate to another country, and sometimes to seek adventure.

Historical Bookworm Review: Never Leave Me by Jody Hedlund. If you’re in the mood for a time-traveling romance that will take you beyond the realms of reality, Never Leave Me should be at the top of your TBR queue.

Listen to Jody’s interview featuring Come Back to Me on Episode 16 and a you can read our full review of Come Back to Me here.

Links

The Bride Ship Series by Jody Hedlund

Jody is a lead author for Sunrise Publishing with Sus a n May Warren, so we can expect three more books in that series.

When I asked on our Historical Bookworm Listeners group on Facebook, Christy said she just finished A Bride for Keeps and A Bride in Store, both by Melissa Jagears.

If you’re looking for a box set A Bride for All Seasons: The Mail Order Bride Collection by Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton. is very good.

Mail Order Revenge by Angela K Couch is available on Kindle Unlimited.

The first book I ever read that used a mail-order bride trope was One for the Pot by Louise L’aMour.

January 1, 2022July 4, 2022

Announcement & Giveaway

As 2021 comes to an end, I feel especially grateful for the Historical Bookworm Show. When we started out, there were a lot of unknowns, and it required some faith to start this show from the ground up.

Thank you, listeners, for your time and support of the authors we have on the show. And, a special thanks to all the authors who have given of their time and hearts to be here.

We wanted to let you all know we will be taking the months of January and February off for personal reasons. Our plan is to be back in March with new books and more wonderful authors.

To celebrate a successful year, we are giving away free books! That’s right, we are running a giveaway for the month of January. Three winners will each get to choose a book that we featured on the Historical Bookworm Show in 2021.

Thank you again for listening!

In the words of Charles Dickens, “…may the New Year be a happy one to you, happy to many more whose happiness depends on you!”

― KyLee & Darcy

October 3, 2021October 12, 2021

Giveaway! The Kindred Series by Lori Benton

I am so pleased to share this amazing giveaway with you. We always host a giveaway for our faithful newsletter subscribers (join here if you haven’t already 🙂 ), but Lori insisted both books be given not only to the subscribers but also be offered as a separate giveaway. Thank you, Lori, for your giving heart!

And, what a joy it was to speak with Lori! I was so blessed and amazed when working on editing episode 18 that I picked out this quote from Lori.

“I would like to invite readers to continue with Ian and Shauna and the new characters that they’ll meet in Shiloh and just taking the full picture of restoration that, that this entire story presents God is not through with these characters, just like he isn’t finished with us.”

If you haven’t had the chance to listen to Lori’s interview, please take this opportunity. It’s Episode 18: Guest Lori Benton & a Review of Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden.

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The winner will be notified within 1 week of the close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

September 30, 2021July 9, 2022

Episode 18: Guest Lori Benton & a Review of Carved in Stone

Join guest Lori Benton for a chat about her latest release Shiloh Book 2 of the Kindred Series. Giveaway Link here!

We look at quotes from Jane Austin, Mark Twain, and Fredrick Douglas on our Pinch of the Past. Full article here.

In the mood for a charming historical romance mixed with danger then Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden should be on the top of your to be read pile! Full review here.

August 15, 2021June 23, 2022

Episode 16: Guest Jody Hedlund & a Review of In A Far Off Land

Jody is the bestselling author of over 30 historical novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. She shares about her new time travel novel Come Back to Me, her love of cats, and the fun of writing. Learn more about her at her website JodyHedlund.com/ and her ReaderRoom Facebook group.

We share prolific hymn writers in our Pinch of the Past. A look at the reformer Martin Luther, the “The Godfather of English Hymnody” Isaac Watts, and blind teacher and lobbyist Fanny Crosby.

Bookworm Review: If you love historical fiction that will keep you crying both happy and sad tears, filled with intrigue, mystery and suspense then In A Far-Off Land by Stephanie Landsem is the perfect book for you.

We are giving away a copy of Come Back to Me.

Giveaway began on August 15, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 27, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.