Help Me Give the Children of St. Joseph's Indian School a Nice Christmas

Circle of Time:

"Five stars are not enough for Debra Shiveley Welch's Circle of Time. An accident in the Bermuda Triangle throws Bridget (Bridge) Littleton through time. She awakens in the home of the Lyttleton family, her own ancestors, in the year 1532 near Bristol, England. Thus begins a fascinating alternative history story of love, mystery, intrigue, life and death in the court of King Henry VIII. Ms Shiveley Welch deftly interweaves a handful of themes, from the 'butterfly paradox effect' of time travel to the life and loves of Henry, Anne Boleyn and Bridge to present an addictive read of epic proportions. Not since Outlander by Diana Gabaldon have I read such an intoxicating story that grabbed me from page one and kept me reading almost without a break.

Alternative history stories - fiction - invariably require in-depth knowledge of the historical people, places and times illustrated in the story, and Ms. Shiveley Welch is unquestionably an expert on Tudor English history. Time and again, she surprised me with trinkets of information I would otherwise never have known. On two occasions, I went online to query what I thought to be inaccuracies or losses in verisimilitude. On both counts she proved to be correct. I won't mention them here, I'm certain you'll see them, but you won't have to chase them down... she's right on the money.

With the skill of a plastic surgeon rearranging the face of her patient, in this case historical fact, Ms. Shiveley Welch weaves the fictional Bridget into the historically accurate genealogical trees of the Tudor and Lyttleton families. Her 'behind the scenes' narratives and characterizations provide the reader with a unique look at these people, their times and travails, their victories and heart breaking destinies. I highly recommend Circle of Time for all readers." By Lex Allen for Readers' Favorite

Help me give the children at St. Joseph's Indian School a nice Christmas Dinner. A large percentage of royalties goes to the school. Buy it for yourself, or if you know a Tudor History lover, gift as a great Christmas gift.

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Spotted Eagle Horse

Spotted Eagle Horse

She stands,
Proud in her regalia.
Sacred dress
From memories made.

Passed down
From grandmother bequeathed,
Reminding her
From whence she came.

Ribbons worn
In black, white, and red:
Symbols of warriors
Their deaths obscured.

Brave men
Riding to the end
Of the universe, on
The wings of the Thunderbird

Precious blood
Spilt on foreign soil
To fight for land once theirs,
Now of buffalo laid bare.

Kachina,
Proudly worn
Two lightning strikes endured
Represented with artist’s care.

Her regalia,
Her story tells,
Of her people – her life:
Rez born in South Dakota,

She is the heartbeat
of her tribe.
Representative of The People,
Woman of the Lakota.

Library of Congress ©1016 Debra Shiveley Welch

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 Winner of the Best Native American Fiction Award

5.0 out of 5 starsThe Notebook...in a wonderful Native American rendition

By TW Brown, Author, Editor, and Reviewer

Cedar Woman struck me very early on with the powerful emotions a reader could feel from just the written word. It grabs you so quickly that even events early on make you feel WITH the characters, not FOR them. I know that men may not be her target audience, but you GUYS will be missing out on something extraordinary if you pass over this book.

The inclusion of a plethora of Native American words and phrases was done in such a seamless manner that the reader stops seeing them as you become engrossed in this story. A translation is provided in footnotes, but you no longer find yourself looking after a while. You are simply too engrossed in the story and it almost seems to make itself understood when some of the Native Sioux words appear in the dialog.

Throughout the story, I was struck by how similar yet different cultures that live side-by-side can be. Having a very good friend who is a member of one of the Pacific Northwest tribes, I recalled early on our struggles to communicate because our styles were so oddly different. This story gives you a look at a love story from a cultural perspective that you may not even realize exists.

The one thought that came over and over as I read was that this book is "The Notebook" for a Native American audience. Having enjoyed some wonderful films that I would have missed otherwise, I can attest to the striking difference in films from and about the Native Americans and our own. This story is ripe for a Native film maker to scoop up. (See "Skins" to really understand what I am trying to say here.)

Cedar Woman by Debra Shiveley Welch is a wonderful story that will make you feel things with the characters as you read. Ladies will love this, and guys...if you want to score some huge points, make this the first book on your "Couples" reading list and share in it together.

Interview By Fiona McVie of Author's Interviews

It's nice to be on the other end.  Following is my interview with Fiona McVie.  Thank you so much, Fiona. I enjoyed being interviewed by you very much, and shall look in on others whom you have posted on your lovely blog.

Please go to:

https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.com/2015/09/20/here-is-my-interview-with-debra-shiveley-welch/

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How I Chose The Locations For Cedar Woman Part IV

Carsonie’s Restaurant, Westerville

Boy Ladd’s Apartment, Westerville

This ties up the “How I Wrote Cedar Woman” series of this blog.  If there is anything anyone wishes to know, please speak up.

Carsonie’s Restaurant in Westerville actually exists.  My son Christopher and I would go there on Fridays after swimming lessons and have lunch.  The owner, David, took a big shine to the then eight-year-old Christopher and requested that I take a picture of them together.  To this day, that picture and a copy of Christopher’s first book, Christopher Bullfrog Catcher hangs in the main dining room.

Boy Ladd’s Apartment, Westerville: Although the description isn’t very detailed, this space will be used in the sequel.  A good friend of mine used to live in this apartment.  It’s very small, but it’s perfect for a bachelor.  Will he remain a bachelor?  We’ll find out!

Thanks to all of you who have diligently read this series of my blog.  I appreciate each and every one of you.

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How I Developed My Characters in Cedar Woman - Part III

   
You have now met eight of the main characters in Cedar Woman.  If you are just now joining us, I would suggest you read Part I and Part II before proceeding – I think you will enjoy it.

Vickie Compton, ah memories.  Vickie is based on a woman named Martha.  She and her husband owned a small carryout in the neighborhood I grew up in the South End of Columbus.  She was a kind woman, childless, and she lost her beloved T.J. much too soon.  Once I left the South End, I never returned to visit her, something I regret to this day.  I developed Vickie around Martha to honor her.

Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineau is a living, breathing, witty, charismatic woman whom I am proud to call sister, or Cuwayla (chew-way-lah – younger sister).  I introduce her to you all in Chapter Nine.  When describing her regalia, I have let Julie tell her own story.  She has also been tireless in reading every word of this novel to make sure that everything written within its pages is authentic and respectful.  She also added some delicious humor, but that’s the way my cuywayla is.

Michael Young Bear: you ladies will fall in love with him.  Michael is the only character not drawn from real life.  In truth, he is my fantasy man, and has been since I was quite young.  I promise you, ladies, you will sigh with delight when you meet Michael Young Bear.

Sonny Glass: sweet Sonny Glass.  I love this character with all of my heart.  Physically, he is based on one of the members of my adopted Lakota family.  His character and philosophies, are drawn from my brother.  I needed Sonny to stay the course, and I needed for him to be loyal and loving as well as extremely charming.  You will find this in Sonny Glass.

Tomorrow you will meet the last three on my list.  These are by no means the only characters in Cedar Woman, nor is the book overloaded with a large cast.

Remember to ask any questions or make any comments you wish to.


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