This is a promise to you!
Published: Fri, 03/24/23
March 24, 2023Hello, It's past my bedtime and I'm tossing in the towel. I'm sorry, I was not able to finish this week's feature story. Too many…
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.
☘️ In this Woman's Case, I'd call it "Spunk" of the Irish! ☘️
Published: Fri, 03/17/23
March 17, 2023Hello, Happy St. Patrick's Day! I didn't celebrate this holiday seriously until I met my sweetheart Michael Farrell, a man very proud of…
🛫 WWII Women Pilots Grounded During Their Periods! 😮
Published: Fri, 03/10/23
March 10, 2023Hello, The United States military faced a severe shortage of pilots at the beginning of WWII and leaders took what they thought was a…
👩💻Her Typing Skills Possibly Saved her Future-Husband's Life! 👩❤️💋👨
Published: Fri, 03/03/23
March 3, 2023Hello, I spend a good chunk of my time digging into the past, finding the names of women who deserve to be remembered and telling their…
She was Known as a Difficult Woman. She Did Not Care!
Published: Fri, 02/24/23
February 24, 2023Hello, Working on a great story for you but I ran out of steam. I'll run it ne t week and take the opportunity to share one of my…
Tour of Transformation: From Mennonite Farm to the Skys of War ✈️
Published: Fri, 02/17/23
February 17, 2023Hello, Courage wears many different faces, as shown in the varied stories I've sent you, as well as in my books. This week, one…
🤩 Four Young Black Women Risked it All and Won! 👏👏
Published: Fri, 02/10/23
2023Hello, Black women who served in the US army during WWII ranked among the bravest and most adventurous women in 1940s America. They succeeded in…
This Date in History, Totally Relevant Today! 👩⚕️😷
Published: Fri, 02/03/23
Feb. 3 2023Hello, On this day in1945, United States army forces stormed the gates of Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila, Philippines, freeing army…
⭐ From Google Doodle to a Spanish Civil War Battlefield 🤔
Published: Fri, 01/27/23
January 27, 2023Hello, There's a new book out featuring one of my favorite historical women, Gerda Taro. I've written about her before, telling you…
It's Been One of Those Weeks! 🤔🤦♀️
Published: Fri, 01/20/23
2023Hello, Did you know even the most successful writers suffer from self-doubt about their ability to write another book? Here's yesterday's post…