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US Army Nurse Corps in World War II, part 4 - Nursing Practice

Army Nursing in World War II – Nursing Practice

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
US Army Nurse Corps in World War II, part 3 - Uniforms

Army Nursing in World War II – Uniforms

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
The US Army Nurse Corps in World War II, part 2 - how were Army nurses recruited and trained, and what military rank they held.

Army Nursing in World War II – Training and Rank

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

Army Nursing in World War II – Who Could Serve

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

Mists over the Channel Islands Cover Reveal Giveaway – Winners!

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

Mists over the Channel Islands Cover Reveal

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
US Coast Guardsman honors the fallen in the Pacific, Memorial Day, 30 May 1944 (US Coast Guard photo)

Remembering the Fallen

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! V-E Day 80th Anniversary!

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
German Abwehr SE88/5 spy radio (Photo: Crypto Museum)

Double Cross – Britain’s Double Agents in World War II

  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

Midnight on the Scottish Shore Giveaway Winners

Midnight on the Scottish Shore Release Day Giveaway Winner! Thank you to all 549 of you who entered my release day giveaway and helped me celebrate the release of my new novel, Midnight on the Scottish Shore! The winner is… Beth Nagy! Beth has already been notified by email. Congratulations! Cilla’s Cipher Disc Contest Winner! Also, those of you who preordered Midnight on the Scottish Shore and entered for th... Read Article
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—Publishers Weekly review for Mists over the Channel Islands
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