The American Revolution is one of my favorite eras in American history! There is something so thrilling, and so profound, about this era. I sometimes get chills reading about it. There were many things which led to the start of the war, the Stamp Act, the tax on tea, colonists being forbidden from having public … Continue reading 1764-1789 The Revolution
The Colonial Era is such an exciting time in American History! It is the beginning of our country! This is the Age of Discovery. Before 1492, America was unknown, no one knew it even existed. All of this changed when Christopher Columbus landed on islands south of Florida. After this discovery, several exploration expeditions set … Continue reading 1492-1763 The Colonial Era
My mom once told me that most of what she learned in History was from novels tucked under her desk. Now, she also told me that her high school history teacher had a habit of going off on tangents, and her class capitalized on this habit. She may or may not have learned a thing … Continue reading American History Through Christian Fiction
I'm apart of several reading and writing groups on Facebook, but recently, someone threw out the question, what books have you read that changed the way you looked at someone or something? I need to add this one to my list. In early 1900s Kansas, Mercy McClain, determined to protect Teaville's children from the bullying … Continue reading Book Review: A Chance at Forever
Now, so this doesn't sound redundant, I have created a page within my website where my favorite books of all time are listed, but I feel as though a post directed at my favorite historical reads would be useful. I only just got back from the Mount Hermon Christian Writers' Conference and I always feel … Continue reading Top 10 Favorite Christian Historical Romances
I just need to start off this review by saying - reading this one had a twofold purpose. First off, several of my favorite authors endorsed this one. Having met and received feedback from a few of them, I value their opinions - so I was excited to read this story. Second, I've been researching … Continue reading Book Review: Out of the Ruins
If you don't already know, Regina Jennings is one of my favorite authors. It all started with A Most Inconvenient Marriage. I can usually count on a good story when I open up one of her books. She's witty, charming and comes up with unusual settings and situations for her characters - bringing everything together into the perfect … Continue reading Book Review: Holding The Fort
I’ll tell you right now - it was the cover that made me want to read it. Oh my word... the colors, the font, the raindrops... GORGEOUS. And the story, a West Virginia coal miner who’s afraid of the dark and a southern belle who wants to change the world? Well, that’s wasn’t exactly a … Continue reading Book Review: The Sound Of Rain
It was about 3am when I finally turned the last page on this one. And as I have said in the past - I'll say it again - read the author's note (pg. 335) first!! I absolutely love these historical notes, they add such a richness to the story before you even begin. Anyways... I … Continue reading Book Review: A Dangerous Legacy
I bought this one a little while ago and I've been meaning to get around to it, however, my reading list has been a bit full. Until last week, when I finally sat down down to binge my way through it. And boy, did I binge. I had heard so many good things about The … Continue reading Book Review: The Lady and the Lionheart
Emily Bergstrom 