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I’m excited to announce the release of my new novel, The Paper Balloon, on March 15 th .  This one is set in the early 20 th century, much of it in Lima, Ohio, and the rest follows a U.S. soldier named Herbert Marcus through his various assignments. (This is not the Herbert Marcus who founded Neiman Marcus. This is the one who became one of the early pilots – one of the “bird men,” as the newspapers called them.) Marcus did his best work in the Army Aeronautical Detachment,

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the research for my soon-to-be-released novel, A Paper Balloon . Because it’s set in a later decade than my previous books, I found myself diving headfirst into the culture of 1910s America. The deeper I went, the more fascinating it became—clothing styles, hairstyles, everyday slang, and the ways people moved from place to place all began to paint a vivid picture of the era. Perhaps my curiosity was sparked by the fact that my grandparents grew u

Happy New Year! Here’s hoping that 2026 will be filled with blessings for you and your family. I’d like to give you a peek into what I’ve been writing for the past few months. Doing the research was exciting for me, and I think you’ll enjoy reading it! The story of early aviation is filled with daring pilots, groundbreaking technology, and the thrill of exploring the skies. But sometimes, behind these historic moments, there are personal stories that bring history to life in

When I was ten years old, I had my first church camp experience. Our camp counselor promised a chocolate bar to whoever would memorize Psalm 1. I earned my nickel Hershey bar (it was 1957, after all), and to this day I can recite Psalm 1. So I was looking out my window the other day, and these verses came to mind: 4 The ungodly . . . are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the

Beef roasting over an open fire  Last fall, I was privileged to visit the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia, with my cousin...

It's possible to travel back through time right in your living room with a good book. When you're doing your Christmas shopping, remember...