Pinch of the Past – Page 9 – Historical Bookworm

April 18, 2021May 15, 2022

Episode 6: Guest Elizabeth Camden & a Review of Braced for Love

Join us for a chat with librarian and award-winning writer, Elizabeth Camden as she shares her wisdom about writing touching love stories, the worth of failure, and the inspiration behind her latest release The Prince of Spies. Find out more about Elizabeth on her website ElizabethCamden.com. If you like historical tidbits and fun vintage photographs, follow Elizabeth on her Facebook page Author Elizabeth Camden.

On the Pinch of the Past we explore the odd and humorous slang employed by Tom Arleth, a secondary character in Grace Livingston Hill’s 1932 edition of Happiness Hill. This crackerjack of a character uses terms right from the era in which the book was written.

Our Bookworm Review features Mary Connealy’s latest release, Braced for Love. If you enjoy reading clean, western romance with a little danger, family values, and a marriage of convenience, you won’t want to miss Braced for Love, book 1 in Mary Connealy’s Brothers in Arms Series.

April 4, 2021May 15, 2022

Episode 5: Guest Melanie Dobson & a Review of All Through the Night

Join us for a chat with award-winning author, Melanie Dobson. You’ll enjoy hearing this delightful historical and time-slip author share about her experience with adoption, her latest release, and more. Find out more about Melanie and her latest release, The Curator’s Daughter, on her website MelanieDobson.com

A Pinch of the Past presents a few interesting historical tidbits about a general, queen, wrestler turned president, and a female sniper. You just never know what you’ll find when you look into history beyond what we read in textbooks.

Our Bookworm Review brings you Tara Johnson’s January release, All Through the Night. You can find our interview with Tara on episode 3 of the Historical Bookworm Show. For more on Tara, go to her website TaraJohnsonStories.com

March 22, 2021May 15, 2022

Episode 4: Guest Jocelyn Green and a Review of Tidewater Bride

Join us for a chat with Christy Award-winning author, Jocelyn Green. You’ll enjoy getting to know this ordinary, tea-drinking, scrabble-playing mom as we discuss historical World Fair surprises and how she weaves elements from her own life into her novels to inspire faith and courage. Find out more at jocelyngreen.com and discover her recent February release, Shadows of the White City, Book two in The Windy City Saga Series.

Since this episode airs during spring break, a Pinch of the Past presents some interesting tidbits about this time of year, from the Mayans to 1938 Fort Lauderdale mayhem. Plus, a word of warning: After this episode, you might find yourself looking for an excuse to barbeque!

Our Bookworm Review brings you bestselling author Laura Frantz’s January release, Tidewater Bride. Take a look at all eleven of Laura’s 18^th century historical novels at laurafrantz.net.

March 6, 2021May 15, 2022

Episode 3: Guest Tara Johnson and a Review of Boundless

Join us for an interview with the delightful Tara Johnson as she shares her beautiful gift of story in her sweet southern way. Tara says history is crammed full of fascinating characters—flawed, wounded humans battling their demons with vibrant determination. You’ll find her characters reflect your own struggles, wounds, and needs—and her stories ever remind us to Whom we need turn for healing. Find Tara at TaraJohnson.com and discover her newest novel, All Through the Night, released in January. It is her third Civil War novel.

A Pinch of the Past introduces crazy 19^th century clothing terms and Victorian slang. From unwhisperables and shadbellies to gigglemugs and umble-cum-stumble, you’ll find a fun word to add to your historical vocabulary.

Our Bookworm Review brings you Tamara Leigh’s 2021 medieval release, Boundless, book six of her “Age of Conquest” series. Explore the rest of Tamara’s books at TamaraLeigh.com

February 22, 2021May 15, 2022

Ep. 2: Guest Michelle Griep and a Review of Veiled in Smoke

Join KyLee and Kendy for a chat with author Michelle Griep, professing Anglophile and Sci-Fi geek. It is open season as we discuss dogs, homeschooling, castles, and even where she got her story idea for her latest book. If you haven’t read one of Michelle’s books, you are missing out. Her love of all things England and unique authorial voice infuse every tale she weaves. Be sure to check out her revealing website at MichelleGriep.com and then jump over to pick up her newest release, The Thief of Blackfriars Lane HERE.

Pinch of the Past brings you surprising 19^th century amusements like the velocipede (don’t you just love to say that?), ratting, roller skating, and courting. Speaking of courting, CLICK HERE for a movie clip from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and you’ll understand what we’re talking about!

Our Bookworm Review brings you Jocelyn Green’s fiery 2020 release, Veiled in Smoke, first in the “Windy City Saga” series. Book Two, Shadows of the White City just released this month. Take a look at Jocelyn’s other gripping books about faith and courage at JocelynGreen.com.