Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1945, World War II came to an end when Emperor Hirohito of Japan signed his acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration demanding unconditional surrender to the Allies. The surrender was announced in the United States at 7 pm Eastern War Savings Time. The following day, August 15, was officially proclaimed V-J Day (Victory in Japan) in the US, a day of celebration and thanksgiving. Almost si... Read Article

During World War II, members of the US Army Nurse Corps took care of the sick and wounded throughout the world, often in dangerous and difficult conditions. These brave women inspired four of my novels (A Memory Between Us and the Wings of the Nightingale series), so I’m sharing a four-part series on US Army nursing during the war. Part 1: Who Could Serve in the US Army Nurse Corps Part 2: Recruitment, Training, an... Read Article

During World War II, members of the US Army Nurse Corps took care of the sick and wounded throughout the world, often in dangerous and difficult conditions. These brave women inspired four of my novels (A Memory Between Us and the Wings of the Nightingale series), so I’m sharing a four-part series on US Army nursing during the war. Part 1: Who Could Serve in the US Army Nurse Corps Part 2: Recruitment, Training... Read Article

During World War II, members of the US Army Nurse Corps took care of the sick and wounded throughout the world, often in dangerous and difficult conditions. These brave women inspired four of my novels (A Memory Between Us and the Wings of the Nightingale series), so I’m sharing a four-part series on US Army nursing during the war. Part 1: Who Could Serve in the US Army Nurse Corps Part 2: Recruitment, Training... Read Article

During World War II, members of the US Army Nurse Corps took care of the sick and wounded throughout the world, often in dangerous and difficult conditions. These brave women inspired four of my novels (A Memory Between Us and the Wings of the Nightingale series), so I’m sharing a four-part series on US Army nursing during the war. Part 1: Who Could Serve in the US Army Nurse Corps Part 2: Recruitment, Training... Read Article

Thank you to everyone for celebrating the cover reveal for Mists over the Channel Islands with me! There are ten winners of the book giveaway, and all have been notified by email. Congratulations to the winners! Roma Davidson Kathryn Pfeifer Celeste Jordan Julie Parrish Alicia Blaszczyk Ashley Sapp Kati Mills Madeline Martin Marikay Batina Karen Dagnall... Read Article

Today I’m pleased to reveal the cover for my upcoming novel, Mists over the Channel Islands, which is scheduled to release from Revell Books on February 3, 2026. This is the third of three standalone novels, following three Dutch cousins. Mists over the Channel Islands is now available for preorder as a paperback and an ebook at Baker Book House (40% off and free shipping!), Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, and ... Read Article

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives in defense of our country. We live in freedom because they fought tyranny. We live without fear because they faced danger. We live in comfort because they gave up all comforts. We live because of their sacrifices.   Let’s never take these gifts for granted. They were purchased at high cost. Over 1 million Americans have given their lives in war (Source:... Read Article

Victory in Europe Since Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, the free world had been longing for this day. On May 8, 1945, it came. Victory in Europe Day. For years, the Allied forces had been pushing back Hitler’s armies. On April 29, German forces in Italy and Austria officially surrendered, effective May 2. On April 30, Hitler committed suicide. On May 4, German forces in northwest G... Read Article

  When World War II began, the United Kingdom was rightly worried about German spies in their midst. Britain’s MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5) was tasked with counterespionage–to find and capture enemy agents before they could send dangerous information to Germany. Although capturing and executing these spies made the nation feel more secure and sent a message to Germany, MI5 decided many of t... Read Article