Exciting News! and a story for Veterans Day
Published: Fri, 11/07/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell November 7, 2014 Hello ,Do you remember those Scholastic Book Club orders from elementary school? I loved them! I remember…
Author Mary Cronk Farrell
Author Mary Cronk Farrell I write about women whose courage has shaped our history. My work shines a light in shadowy forgotten corners, amplifies marginalized voices and empowers us all to work constructively for what we believe in.
How These Brave Women Captured My Heart
Published: Fri, 10/31/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell October 31, 2014 Hello ,Happy Halloween! This week my newsletter celebrates one year in production. I’m grateful to all of…
Born a Slave, Became a King: And Fought for American Liberty in Between
Published: Sun, 10/26/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell October 24, 2014 Hello ,This week I had the great pleasure of meeting Illustrator Phyllis Limbacher Tildes and touring her…
Thou'st made the world too beautiful this year.
Published: Fri, 10/17/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell Octoer 17, 2014 Hello ,This past week, we had a few perfect autumn days in Spokane. The beauty of October sometimes makes…
Sanitized Books for Young Readers?
Published: Fri, 10/10/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell October 10, 2014 Hello ,Congratulations again to Erma Baude, winner of my latest drawing for new subscribers. She chose a…
Two Women who stood in the Gap between Rich and Poor
Published: Fri, 10/03/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell October 3, 2014 Hello ,Fannie Sellins is back! I'm working on the final edits of her biography scheduled for release in…
Are We Abandoning Our Women Warriors?
Published: Fri, 09/26/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell September 26, 2014 Hello ,Ne t week: The prize drawing for $25 to spend at your favorite independent bookstore will be…
Opportunity Lurks in a Cringe-Worthy Moment
Published: Fri, 09/19/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell September 19, 2014 Hello,Here's how I keep out of trouble every September...I'm fully absorbed in the planning and e…
The Courage to Forgive
Published: Fri, 09/12/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell September 12, 2014 Hello, I'm honored this week to have a Newberry Honor Author Kirby Larson guest post on my blog. I'm…
How much is a labor of love worth?
Published: Fri, 08/22/14
Author Mary Cronk Farrell August 22, 2014 Hello ,Today I highlight two videos from Brain Pickings, a blog written by Maria Popova. She describes…