Hello. I am the author of the Historical Fiction novel called Mamie Garrison. It is a tale of slavery, abolition, romance and history, set in the years just prior to the Civil War. It is available on Kindle for .99 and also in paperback.
Mamie Garrison has a dual storyline. The present day story involves Bella and Andrew finding Mamie's journals. Their story includes romance and paranormal aspects. Mamie's story follows her adventures as an abolitionist through her journals. There are some mysteries as well as an unusual background in Mamie's life.
I have completed book two in my series. Colin Garrison, Book 2 of The Garrisons is available at Amazon.com/dp/B0759MYN81. Please see my Colin Garrison page under the menu option for a small sample of this new book.
I am 60 and married with one adult child and one grandchild.
I have always enjoyed the written word and have been a voracious reader from my early youth.
I am inspired by many authors in the historical fiction genre. I am also a lover of Russian literature, particularly Tolstoy and Doestoyefsky. I find great inspiration for creating characters by looking at the ones these two authors have created. There is such a depth to them.
I have written for most of my life in one form or another. I have dabbled in poetry and songwriting, and have more started novels than finished ones.
In my free time, I like reading, history and travel. I am interested in genealogy and working on my family tree.
I live in the Midwest United States with my husband, Chris and my dog, Max.
While I understand not wanting to blog about controversial subjects, I want to say thank you for posting this. Sometimes people need a reminder of the good when we live in a world that seems so dark. I, too, struggle with this some days. Yet, a reminder, a push, can make all the difference. Thank you for being stronger than the people who would kill by not hating them. That is the true light in the world.
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Thank you. There are updates that say no one was killed, which is a blessing. Still, not the point of my blog. We do need to keep looking for the good.
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I understand. It’s a shame that prejudices still stand and, even worse, the terrible impacts they can have.
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So true. ☹
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I understand about the wish not to blog on controversial subjects, but you have shown courage here in doing so in a reasonable manner on a subject close to your heart. I admire that
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Thank you. 🙂
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When studying Caribbean History especially the slavery bit, quite a few persons asked me if it does not make me hate white people. My response was always no, it is my purpose for studying thaf aspect of Caribbean History. The discrimination which came with race relations never left despite existing for centuries in the midst of several reforms world wide. I believe, sadly though, it will always be that way.
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I believe you are right. Unfortunately, I think racism is with us for good. It’s up to those of us who are not, to set an example. It may be just a drop in the bucket but it’s still the right thing to do.
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