Images connected with the books, and old family pictures from around the time frame that the stories take place . . .

 
My maternal great-grandmother, Rachel, around the turn of the last century.

My maternal great-grandmother, Rachel, around the turn of the last century.

I never really saw a resemblance, but when I posted Rachel’s picture on social media, a number of friends pointed it out. On further consideration, I think they’re right!Photo of me by Marty Woess, Sharp Teeth Photography

I never really saw a resemblance, but when I posted Rachel’s picture on social media, a number of friends pointed it out. On further consideration, I think they’re right!

Photo of me by Marty Woess, Sharp Teeth Photography

 
My maternal grandmother, Marion. Her hair! That dress! The little high-button boots!

My maternal grandmother, Marion. Her hair! That dress! The little high-button boots!

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I’m delighted that my first novel, Courting Anna, will be part of the Prairie Rose Publications Women of Destiny line.

My paternal great-grandfather’s grocery store in New York City, a few blocks from where we live now. The baby is my great aunt Elizabeth, which puts the photo at 1893-94. And shhh, that’s my real last name.

My paternal great-grandfather’s grocery store in New York City, a few blocks from where we live now. The baby is my great aunt Elizabeth, which puts the photo at 1893-94. And shhh, that’s my real last name.