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History is Stranger than Fiction.
Here's where I post fascinating facts about life, faith, and Mennonites. I may even post a recipe or two to help you put some ethnic color on your table. Want a free story? Sign up to my newsletter.
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Katarina's Dark Journey: Five Stars from ReaderViews
I'm excited to announce this wonderful 5* editorial review from ReaderViews for Katarina's Dark Journey. I'm always nervous when I submit a request for an editorial review. The book must meet a strict list of criteria to receive five stars. The outcome is never guaranteed. I'm very proud to display this review on my website. Thank you so much to the professional reviewer, Tammy Ruggles of ReaderViews for this award.
Review: Children of War
The anthology Children of War released August 24, 2022.
We Are Quiet No More
Who exactly are the Russian Mennonites and why do they matter? I wrote this article for Jaimee Pifer's blog, another author who is also writing in this genre. Be sure to check out her work. https://jaimeepifer.com/we-are...
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Five Stars from ReaderViews
Book reviews are the lifeblood of an author's journey. They motivate and confirm our talent in our chosen venture. This week, I was thrilled to receive this one from Readers Views https://readerviewsarchives.wo...
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Soup's On. Plus your link to the Reprinted Article of 9-22-21
Just a few thoughts about the arrival of autumn. Chatting about my soup cravings and providing your link to My article on Russian Mennonites, Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Sensitivity reprinted by the Niagara-on-the-lake Local News September 22, 2021.
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Reflections on Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Sensitivity
My Amazon LinkThe following article was published in the Niagara News, September 9, 2021. Letter-reflections on mennonite and indigenous genocides
Reprinted here: September 9, 2021.
In 2019, Parliament proclaimed the second week of September as Canadian Mennonite Heritage week. This event celebrates our one hundred and fifty years of contributions to Canada. But who are the Mennonites, and why is this recognition important?