Though the tradition of caroling is old, many of the Christmas carols we sing today did not exist in the late 1840s, when some of my historical novels took place. Those that were sung in this time period (with their year of origin) included Angels from the Realms of Glory (1816), Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabelle or Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle (1553), Deck […]
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Here’s my first holiday meal for this year — my mother’s spaghetti sauce. Find the recipe in my book “Family Recipe.” Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa on her website, https://TheresaHuppAuthor.com, or
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I enjoy reading on cold winter nights. If it’s a scary book, sitting beside the fireplace is comforting. One haunting novel I’ve been recommending recently is The Last Flight, by Julie Clark. Two women, Claire and Eva, are both at dreadful turning points in their lives. One convinces the other they should switch boarding passes
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My sister sent this lovely Christmas centerpiece. I smile every time I see it. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa on her website, https://TheresaHuppAuthor.com, or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheresaHuppAuthor. theresahuppauthor.com/
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I built our house so I could have an office with a view. And I have a lovely view, even in the winter time. But the one drawback to having my office in the lower level of our home is that it gets cold. I keep a thermometer in the office, and when it gets
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I grew up under the shadow of The Grape Juice Incident, then in adulthood encountered The Lemon Juice Incident and The Orange Juice Incident. I survived them all. When has your family been influenced by an incident involving food? Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned
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I have always read avidly, as much as my time permitted. Libraries are invaluable because I couldn’t afford my reading habit without them. My husband gave me a Nook Color e-reader for Christmas 2010. I was skeptical when I opened the box. I wasn’t sure I wanted to switch to e-books. But overnight, I was
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I posted recently that I didn’t have any Christmas lights on my house. Out front, that’s true. But I do have lights on our screened porch in back. We can see them through the great room windows. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing,
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I’ve got my Christmas wreath up, so I’m ready for the holidays. No lights for us this year. Are you putting up lights at your house? Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa
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Autumn’s gaudy gownsnow tattered at the edges.Winter approaches. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa on her website, https://TheresaHuppAuthor.com, or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheresaHuppAuthor. theresahuppauthor.com/