A Bookchat about Caesar’s Lord with Bryan Litfin & a Review of Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark.                                   

Bryan Litfin joins us for a chat about Constantine’s empire, the early Church, writing, and his latest release Caesar’s Lord. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

For today’s Pinch of the Past, we’re looking at some strange medical practices, one of which dates back to 6500 B.C. A treatment for headaches, head wounds, and madness, trepanning was not for the faint of heart. (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is brought to you by Angela Bell. “If you love southern fiction and nuanced dual time stories, Paint and Nectar is sure to be your cup of tea!” (Full review here.)

Connect with Bryan: Blog, Amazon, Facebook, Goodreads, and Instagram.

Episode 46: A Bookchat about The Secrets of Emberwild with Stephenia McGee & a Review of The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar                                       

Stephenia McGee joins us for a chat about horses, muscle cars, writing, and her latest release The Secrets of Emberwild. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

For today’s Pinch of the Past, we’re looking at how birthdays have been celebrated throughout history. By the way, did you know that “Happy Birthday” is not public domain? That’s right, more than a 100 years old, and someone still owns the copyright. (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Beth Bulow. “If you love Biblical fiction full of endearing characters, a tender, hard-won romance, and exciting journeys to distant kingdoms,  The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar is an absolute must read for you.” (Full review here.)

Connect with Stephenia: Newsletter, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram.

A Bookchat about The Premonition at Withers Farm with Jaime Jo Wright & a Review of Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel

Jaime Jo Wright joins us for a chat about creepy houses, startling historical medical treatments, and her latest release The Premonition at Withers Farm. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

Today’s Pinch of the Past  takes us to the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee, to explore the history behind a little hidden gem called the House of the Fairies.  (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Angela Bell. “Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel was everything I’d hoped and more! If you enjoy quick-witted romances and a good gumshoe mystery, you’re sure to agree that Above the Fold is the bee’s knees!” (Full review here.)

Connect with Jaime: Website, Newsletter, Madlit Mentoring, Madlit Musing Podcast, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Instagram.

A Bookchat about  Come Down Somewhere with Jennifer L. Wright & a Review of The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark

Jennifer L. Wright joins us for a chat about WW2 in New Mexico, her life as an airforce pilot’s wife, and her latest release Come Down Somewhere. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

Today’s Pinch of the Past is part 1 of the 1900 Paris Exposition. The purpose of this event was to celebrate the achievements of the past century and look forward to the 20th century, and it featured exhibits from 40+ countries.  (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Angela Bell. If you’re a fan of southern fiction, multigenerational stories, and intricately woven dual time narratives, The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark is a must read! You can connect with Angela at AuthorAngelaBell.com (Full review here.)

WEBSITE: www.jennwrightwrites.com

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20861771.Jennifer_L_Wright

 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/JenniferWrightLit

 INSTAGRAM @jennwright82

A Book-chat about  Worthy of Legend with Roseanna M. White & a Review of Moondrop Miracle by Jennifer Lamont Leo

Christy Award-winning author Roseanna M. White joins us for a chat about writing, time management, launching a line of princess books (WhiteCrown,) and her latest release Worthy of Legend. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book! (Enter here.)

Today’s Pinch of the Past is hosted by Liz Tolsma. Did you know that the famed Alamo Mission was built in 1718 and included up to 5 acres of land? 

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Angela Bell. If you love historical fiction, period dramas, or grew up admiring the Mary Kay lady with her pretty pink cosmetics, then you simply must try Moondrop Miracle by Jennifer Lamont Leo! You can connect with Angela at AuthorAngelaBell.com (View full review here.)

A Book-chat about The Bride of Blackfriar’s Lane with Michelle Griep & a Review of Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin

Join Christy Award-winning author Michelle Griep for a chat about her novel The Bride of Blackfriar’s Lane, and don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

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Episode 36: Guest Parker J. Cole & a Review of Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham

Interview: Our featured book today is A Chance for Genevieve. Parker J. Cole is an author, speaker, and radio host with an obsession with the Lord, Star Trek, K-dramas, anime, romance books, old movies, speculative fiction, and knitting. An on-and-off Mountain Dew and marshmallows addict, she writes to fill the void the sugar left behind. (Enter the giveaway for her book here.)

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Episode 35: Guest Elizabeth Musser & a Review of  Lost in Darkness by Michelle Griep

Interview: Our featured book today is By Way of the Moonlight. ELIZABETH MUSSER writes ‘entertainment with a soul’ from her writing chalet—tool shed—outside Lyon, France. Find more about Elizabeth and her novels at www.elizabethmusser.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and her blog.

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Episode 34: Lynn Austin and a Review of On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor by Jaime Jo Wright

Interview Lynn Austin shares the development of her story Long Way Home. In this gripping portrait of war and its aftermath from bestselling author Lynn, a young woman searches for the truth her childhood friend won’t discuss after returning from World War II, revealing a story of courage, friendship, and faith.

Pinch of the Past: Newspapers discovered that train wrecks fascinated their readers, and took to covering them in gory detail, even giving sensational names to individual accidents. One accident involving the deaths of 42 people after a car fell off a bridge and caught fire was called the “Angola Horror.” (Read full article here.)

Bookworm ReviewOn the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor by Jaime Jo Wright is another great time split story from Wright with characters everyone can relate to—a man battling past scars through addiction and two women from different time periods trying to find their worth and handling that trauma in unhealthy ways.  (Read full article here.)

You can connect with Lynn at her website LynnAustin.org, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

Episode 33: Guest Karen Witemeyer & a Review of The Sound of Diamonds by Rachelle Rea Cobb

Karen Witemeyer shares about her latest release,  In Honor’s Defense, and she has been so kind to offer a GIVEAWAY of the complete set of Hanger’s Horsemen Series. Check out the giveaway page on our website Historical Bookworm dot com. You also find the giveaway link in the show notes for this episode. 

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