I do have good news! But it's a tough day.😢
Published: Fri, 02/25/22
February 25, 2022 Hello, My heart and prayers are with the people of Ukraine this morning. Outside my window, the sun shines brightly on a fresh coat…
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.
Standing Up to Hate with Courage, and Music 🎷📯🥁🎺
Published: Fri, 02/18/22
February 18, 2022 Hello, It could be a huge shock for black army women from Northern states to report for duty south of the Mason Di on Line. They…
She was radical! Certainly no "little old lady whispering hush"📚🔥🌈
Published: Fri, 02/11/22
February 11, 2022 Hello, I did not grow up with the book Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown. A friend gave it to us when our first baby was born.
Not Sure I Should Recommend This Book 📚🤔
Published: Fri, 02/04/22
February 4, 2022 Hello, They're remembered as the Wereth Eleven, but they're hardly remembered at all, their story covered up and forgotten. Werth was…
An Ironic Moment in an Author's Life 📚🤨
Published: Fri, 01/28/22
January 28, 2022 Hello, Quick note: This week Barnes and Noble offered a 25% discount on preorders for books coming out soon. The discount is good…
This Should Not Surprise Me!
Published: Fri, 01/21/22
January 21, 2022 Hello, This should not surprise me, researching a woman from the 18th Century and discovering a strong parallel to a woman fighting…
Wishing You Many Good Books in 2022! 📚🥂
Published: Fri, 01/14/22
January 14, 2021 Hello, Hope your New Year is off to a good start! Mine went zero to 100 like a red Ferrari! Promotion for Close-Up On War shifts into…
📚 From me to YOU this holiday season! 🥳🥂
Published: Fri, 12/17/21
December 18, 2021 Hello, Greetings and best wishes for the holiday season! No story today, I'm taking the week off to visit my children and will not…
Small Actions of Ordinary Students Resound through History
Published: Fri, 12/10/21
2021 Hello, In mid-December 1965, as Americans prepared for the holidays, baking cookies, buying gifts, setting up their menorah or Christmas tree,…
Amazing Vietnam War Dog! 🐕 Plus, the BEST NEWS EVER🤩 ⭐
Published: Fri, 12/03/21
2021 Hello, The reviews are coming in for Close-Up On War. It's nerve-wracking! I'm caught between hoping they will be great and fearing they won't…