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Just about forty, anyway!
In 1982, while working as a living history interpreter at Old World Wisconsin, I developed a special affinity for the Schulz Farm. Once owned by Pomeranian immigrants, it had been relocated to the site and restored to its 1860 appearance.
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| | Me at the Schulz House, 1982. |
After spending many hours thinking about the first occupants, watching the seasons pass, and learning about traditional domestic activities, I knew I wanted to write a novel about Pomeranian immigrants.
Other writing projects kept me busy, but that spark of an idea lit decades ago will soon become a book! Lies of Omission: A Hanneke Bauer Mystery will be published on November 30.
You can meet Hanneke on my blog. I'll have lots more to share in the coming months, including when the book will be available for pre-order.
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| Armchair Travel to Norway--and Perhaps More? |
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Fiddling With Fate Program - Online
Saturday, September 25 - 2 P.M. CST
This richly illustrated program will feature the gorgeous places and intriguing artifacts that provided so much inspiration for the 10th Chloe Ellefson mystery.
You'll also learn about your opportunity to travel in Chloe's footsteps on the forthcoming tour, "Folk Art, Fjords & Fiddles: Exploring Southern Norway with Author Kathleen Ernst." (See the trip listing below.) Get your questions answered!
The program will be hosted by the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society. To learn more, visit the society's Events page. The event is free but pre-registration is required.
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The Weaver's Revenge Program, Central Wisconsin Book Festival - In Person/Outdoors
Saturday, September 18 - 4:30-5:30 PM, Robinson Park, Wisconsin Rapids
Enjoy my talk focused on the 11th Chloe Ellefson mystery. This event is free and open to the public. In case of rain the program will take place in the park pavilion. The book festival is an an initiative of the Marathon County Public Library.
Launch Party for Lies of Omission: A Hanneke Bauer Mystery - Virtual
November 30, 7 PM CST
My launch party, hosted by indie bookstore Mystery To Me, will feature a first-look at my new historical series! Registration details to follow.
Folk Art, Fjords, & Fiddles: Norway Tour - In Person
May 15 - 25, 2022
Join me as we retrace Chloe and Roelke's Fiddling With Fate journey through Norway. We'll also explore Oslo, Bergen, and more! For itinerary, insurance, and registration information, visit our travel agency, Borton Overseas, with additional information on the trip's webpage.
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Last summer, I found myself back at the Schulz Farm. It still feels familiar. I'm grateful to have good memories of those way-back days.
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| | Me at the Schulz House, 2020. |
I'm also grateful for opportunity to shine a bit of lamplight on Pomeranian immigrants. I look forward to digging deeper while researching future books in the Hanneke Bauer series.
Thanks for accompanying me on the journey!
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PS - Chloe fans, never fear! I'm already working on Chloe and Roelke's next adventure.
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Bestselling author Kathleen Ernst writes mysteries, historical fiction and non-fiction for adults and young readers, and poetry.
Over the years Kathleen's work has earned many honors, including an Emmy for Children's Educational TV, a Daughters of the American Revolution National Award for Literature, a Major Achievement Award from the Council for Wisconsin Writers, the Sterling North Award for Excellence in Children's Literature, plus Edgar Allan Poe and multiple Agatha Christie mystery award nominations . . . and more.
To date nearly 1.8 million audio, ebook, and print copies have been bought of her 40 published books. For details, click HERE.
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Recent author photos by Mr. Ernst.
This email © 2021 Kathleen Ernst, LLC.
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