Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper takes place on an island off the coast of New England in the 19th century, where the whaling industry is king. With sailing such an important part of the story -- and considering the book's striking cover -- we thought today we'd explore some of the most common types... Continue Reading →
Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper: Sailor’s Knots
Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper takes place on an island off the coast of New England in the 19th century, where the whaling industry is king. With sailing such an important part of the story -- and considering the book's striking cover -- we thought today we'd explore some of the most common types... Continue Reading →
Salt & Storm: 19th Century Whaling
Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper takes place during the downturn of the whaling industry in the United States in the late 1860s. As we wait for the book's official release later this month, here's a bit more about the real-life world of characters Avery and Tane. Whaling in the United States The first whalers... Continue Reading →
Salt & Storm: 19th Century Whaling
Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper takes place during the downturn of the whaling industry in the United States in the late 1860s. As we wait for the book's official release later this month, here's a bit more about the real-life world of characters Avery and Tane. Whaling in the United States The first whalers... Continue Reading →
Brazen by Katherine Longshore: The Real Mary Howard & Henry FitzRoy
Earlier this week, we brought you 8 facts about Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty, as part of our July Book of the Month feature on Brazen by Katherine Longshore. Today, we're detailing the lives of Mary Howard -- the main character in Brazen -- and her husband, Henry FitzRoy, the illegitimate son of Henry... Continue Reading →
Brazen by Katherine Longshore: The Real Mary Howard & Henry FitzRoy
Earlier this week, we brought you 8 facts about Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty, as part of our July Book of the Month feature on Brazen by Katherine Longshore. Today, we're detailing the lives of Mary Howard -- the main character in Brazen -- and her husband, Henry FitzRoy, the illegitimate son of Henry... Continue Reading →
Brazen by Katherine Longshore: 8 Fun Facts About Henry VIII & the Tudors
Our July Book of the Month, Brazen by Katherine Longshore, takes place during the reign of Henry VIII. So for today's post, we're diving into history for 8 fun facts about Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty. 1. Henry VIII was the second member of the Tudor dynasty to rule England, and one of only... Continue Reading →
Brazen by Katherine Longshore: 8 Fun Facts About Henry VIII & the Tudors
Our July Book of the Month, Brazen by Katherine Longshore, takes place during the reign of Henry VIII. So for today's post, we're diving into history for 8 fun facts about Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty. 1. Henry VIII was the second member of the Tudor dynasty to rule England, and one of only... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister’s Tale: The Origins of Cinderella
Our June Book of the Month, The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett, is a wholly unique twist on the classic Cinderella story. But most of us know Cinderella from the Disney incarnation, or other popular adaptations. So today, we thought we'd take a deeper look at the original story. Once Upon A Time The earliest... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister’s Tale: The Origins of Cinderella
Our June Book of the Month, The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett, is a wholly unique twist on the classic Cinderella story. But most of us know Cinderella from the Disney incarnation, or other popular adaptations. So today, we thought we'd take a deeper look at the original story. Once Upon A Time The earliest... Continue Reading →
