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…
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.
🤩 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…
⭐ Star Child: A Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler ✨
Published: Fri, 01/06/23
January 6, 2023Hello, Did you know it was National Science Fiction Day this week? I did not. It's completely coincidence I planned to write you about…
🎉Wishing You Happy New Year! 🎉 Here's A Look Back! ⏳
Published: Fri, 12/30/22
2022Hello, Happy New Year! Wishing you good health, good company and the knowledge of your true purpose in 2023.Today's newsletter is a round-up of my…
Warm Wishes for You this Holiday Season! 🥰
Published: Fri, 12/23/22
2022Hello, Just a quick note this week with some great news! CLOSE UP ON WAR has been named one of the Best Young Adult Books of the Year by Kirkus!…
Feels like I Got Coal in My Stocking.
Published: Fri, 12/16/22
2022Hello, This week I received news no author wants to hear. Two of my books are available in only limited quantities for holiday shoppers. Pure Grit…
🤫She Spied on Jefferson Davis in the Heart of the Confederacy 😲💣
Published: Fri, 12/09/22
2022Hello, Hundreds of women spied during the Civil War, but as far as we know, only one gathered intelligence inside the house of Jefferson Davis,…