She spent three years as a member of the buz whiteley big band and. This feature will have its own tab at the top of the page to make it easy to find again and again. Smashwords about laura vosika, author of westering home. Meet time travel author laura vosika with podcasts lauretta l. Today laura vosika, author of blue bells of scotland, is dropping by to chat. Nov 26, 2016 by hannah covington star tribune minneapolis wwr article summary tl. After earning a masters degree in education, she took a job as a music teache laura vosika is the author of the blue bells trilogy. Blue bells of scotland virtual book tour september. Darkest before the dawn is the latest adventure of sgt. So begin the blue bells chronicles, a tale of time travel, mysteries and miracles, romance and redemption, in an epic adventure ranging across modern and medieval scotland against the backdrop. Westering home the blue bells trilogy book 4 by laura vosika. Laura vosika, author of the blue bells chronicles, is also working on several other novels and a nonfiction book on raising a large family. She earned a bachelors degree in music, and worked for many years as a freelance musician, playing trombone.
Laura vosika, author of the beloved blue bells chronicles, is a writer, musician, poet, and mother. This giveaway is for 3 winners choice of one print or ebook copy of the book. It was a childrens book called in the keep of time that i think first sparked my interest in time travel. Come back to part 3 for more questions answered about our time travel characters. In this third book of laura vosika s blue bells chronicles, it dawned on me that the story takes the form of a dramatic concerto. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Laura vosika is the author of the blue bells trilogy. She spent three years as a member of the buz whiteley big band and farragut brass band in bremerton, wa. Shawn kleiner has everythingfame, wealth, all the beautiful women he wantsuntil his girlfriend has enough and leaves him in a mysterious scottish castle. Jul 09, 2019 launch of startled by joy 2019, new poetry in classical forms, edited by laura vosika. He moved to dewitt in 1874, and clerked in a store two years.
He is here to tell us of his recent trip to scotland with his girlfriend amy and what happened when she stranded him in a scottish castle tower overnight. Winston windflower, a mountie who finds himself surrounded by a new family and a new life in tiny grand bank, newfoundland. This book is for anyone interested in getting beyond the daytoday slog of the hike to explore the emotional and spiritual dimensions of a long. Laura vosika author of blue bells of scotland goodreads.
Fox cities book festival 2018 schedule we are officially three months away from our 2018 festival, and we have so many special events in store for all of you. Fox cities book festival 2018 schedule fox cities books. I was asked to write a paragraph off the top of my head and what came out was walking into a castle, a new home, seeing the beautiful garden and fruit trees growing there. Mar 24, 2017 i research by book, internet articles, asking questions on forum, listening to youtube videos, and going directly to scotland, to the locations in my book, as often as possible. Shawn kleiner has everythingfame, wealth, all the beautiful women he wantsuntil his girlfriend has enough and leaves. The book is based on years of research in the global ancient world. I have a vast and growing collection of books on all things medieval and scottish, and expanding into wales and england, as the events there obviously impact what was. Each book features one of the three huntley brothers and the hero in hopes betrayal is the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3. The battle is oer book five of the blue bells chronicles, by laura vosika shawn means self and kleiner means centered, one of shawns many exgirlfriends proclaimed. As i mentioned above, if you read the first two books and then this book, you probably wont be lost like me. She earned a degree in music, and worked for many years as a freelance musician, music teacher, band director, and instructor in private music lessons on harp, piano, winds, and brass. My sales have improved from being around 800,000 down to the 200,000 on amazon and hopefully dropping still.
Jun, 2018 laura vosika is the author of the beloved series, the blue bells chronicles, a tale of time travel, action and adventure, romance and redemption, ranging across modern and medieval scotland. Her poetry has been published in the moccasin and the martin lake journal 2017. Stout came to nebraska in 1870, and located on a homestead in the western part of saline county. She runs gabriels horn press, and does readings and open mics around the twin cities for music, poetry, and her novels. About the book, character you particularly enjoyed writing etc. She earned a degree in music, and worked for many years as a freelance musician, music teacher, band director, and instructor in private music lessons on. May 14, 2010 laura vosika grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites of americas east coast, and living in climates ranging from mississippis heat to the subzero temperatures of duluth, minnesota. Funny enough, it came from an interview when my first book was on a blog tour. The water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3 kindle edition by. Here are links to laura vosika s first three books in the blue bell chronicles. She earned a bachelors laura vosika is the author of the blue bells trilogy. In addition to the trilogy, she is working on several other novels and a nonfiction book on raisin.
Author laura vosika and her children michael, 19, left to right, teased the youngest john paul, 11, while caoimhe, 25, and cara, 21, looked on in the family kitchen tuesday, nov. Please tell us something about the book that is not in the summary. Here are links to laura vosikas first three books in the blue bell chronicles. Laura vosika has coauthored the book, 221 bc with dr. Meet time travel author laura vosika with podcasts. Aug 11, 2010 join laura vosika, author of the historical fiction novel, blue bells of scotland. Jul 30, 20 laura vosika, author of the blue bells chronicles, is also working on several other novels and a nonfiction book on raising a large family. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. In this third book of laura vosikas blue bells chronicles, it dawned on me that the story takes the form of a dramatic concerto.
Funny enough, it came from an interview when my first book was on a blog tour back around 2010. Laura grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites. Vosika helps run an independent publishing house out of her home, which has published nearly 40 books from more than a dozen authors. The fox cities book festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a weeklong schedule of events planned oct. Schmitz, and laura vosika s time travel saga, while we sample craft brews presented by michael agnew, minnesotas first beer cicerone. She currently lives in minnesota with several of her nine children, three cats, and an irish wolfhound. Amazon kindle barnesandnoble indiebound bookdepository. Her time travel series, the blue bells chronicles, set in modern and medieval scotland, has garnered praise and comparisons to writers as diverse as diana gabaldon and dostoevsky. Rosemount writers festival is among this weeks literary. Laura vosika grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites of america. Laura vosika grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites of americas east coast, and living in climates ranging from mississippis heat to the subzero temperatures of duluth, minnesota. Army of authors blog tour laura vosika just 4 my books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3 kindle edition.
Andreas history of the state of nebraska saline co. So begin the blue bells chronicles, a tale of time travel, mysteries and miracles, romance and redemption, in an epic adventure ranging across modern and medieval scotland against the. Apr 19, 2018 laura vosika minnesota musician, publisher, author and mother of nine will have a double celebration at 7 p. I was asked to write a paragraph off the top of my head and what came out was walking into a castle, a new home, seeing the beautiful garden and fruit trees growing thereand then looking up to see the woman in green watching. There are signs of trouble that may disturb his pleasant life, including a series of unsolved breakins and the lack of supports for young people in the most trying. Laura vosika, peter stein, becca baraniski and annette schiebout.
There is something for everyone at this years festival, whether you are a fan of the mysterious, the romantic, or the historical. In this third book of laura vosikas blue bells chronicles, it dawned on me that the story. Today laura vosika, author of blue bells of scotland. Jan 19, 2019 laura vosika has coauthored the book, 221 bc with dr. She was a ninemonthold lilacpoint siameseangora mix who was surrendered by an ailing, aging cat breeder to the san jose spca. The water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3 kindle edition by vosika, laura.
And of course, the way the book started, i was very lost and had no idea what was going on in the story. The water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3 kindle edition by laura vosika. Laura vosika gives the reader an entirely new perspective of the times we live in through nialls eyes, and brings 0s scotland to vibrant, colorful life. I lived here for three years in high school and for six months when i was first born. Jun 15, 2018 shawn kleiner of the blue bells chronicles, by laura vosika dear readers, tonight with me is the world famous trombonist, shawn kleiner. Schmitz, and laura vosikas time travel saga, while we sample craft brews presented by michael agnew, minnesotas first beer cicerone. The battle is oer the blue bells chronicles book 5 kindle edition. Laura vosika is the author of the beloved series, the blue bells chronicles, a tale of time travel, action and adventure, romance and redemption, ranging across modern and medieval scotland. Laura vosika is the author of the blue bells chronicles, the beloved tale of time travel, mysteries and miracles, romance and redemption. In addition to the trilogy, she is working on several other novels and a nonfiction book on raising a large family.
Mar 11, 2018 rosemount writers festival is among this weeks literary events. Interview with kendall price and laura vosika, authors of 221 bc. Other publishing credits include an essay in glamour magazine. Interview with historical fiction author laura vosika. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Her poetry has been published in the moccasin and the martin lake journal 2017 she has been featured in newspapers, on radio, and tv, has spoken for. The water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3 ebook. Jul 25, 2017 the fox cities book festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a weeklong schedule of events planned oct. The water is wide the blue bells trilogy book 3 kindle.
Join laura vosika, author of the historical fiction novel, blue bells of scotland. There will also be links to angela roses wonderful books. Were launching the book tour for the battle is oer by laura. If you like deeply crafted worlds with strange, yet relatable characters, then you wont want to miss it. Athena, the siameseangora mix cat adopted by lisa mason. Laura vosika grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites of americas east coast.
Oct 17, 2018 the water is wide by laura vosika, time travelhistorical fiction, 451 pp. Shawns trombone and nialls harp weave history together in rousing, lovely melodies. Scroll 1 of narmer war by kendall price and laura vosika. She runs gabriels horn press, and is active in poetry as a member of the league of minnesota poets, routinely performing at local open mics. I used to write story books that went on the book shelf in my 3rd grade classroom. Laura has written the blue bells chronicle which include blue bells of scotland, the minstrel boy, the water is wide, westering home, and the battle is oer, food and feast, and go home and practice. Laura vosika minnesota musician, publisher, author and mother of nine will have a double celebration at 7 p.
Shawn kleiner of the blue bells chronicles, by laura vosika. Laura vosika is the author of the acclaimed and beloved blue bells chronicles a tale of time. Oct 02, 2018 darkest before the dawn is the latest adventure of sgt. Laura grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites of americas east coast, and living in climates ranging from mississippis heat to duluth, minnesota. Brooklyn park author helps foster vibrant indie publishing. Apr 24, 2018 book five of the blue bells chronicles, by laura vosika shawn means self and kleiner means centered, one of shawns many exgirlfriends proclaimed.
Laura grew up in the military, visiting castles in england, pig fests in germany, and the historic sites of americas east coast, and living in climates ranging from. Next chapter booksellers, 38 south snelling drive, 2 to 3. She earned a bachelors degree in music, and worked for many years as a freelance musician, playing trombone for pit orchestras, ballets, big bands, and. By hannah covington star tribune minneapolis wwr article summary tl. A room to write a place for rambling about big dreams and fleeting thoughts. And when i approached the closing pages, a feeling of profound regret came over me. See the complete blue bells trilogy series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Meet time travel author laura vosika with podcasts posted on april 4, 2019 july 9. Books to read before the festival fox cities books festival. Purebred cats rescue took her from the spca to their headquarters in davis for registration, then took her to a veterinarian in salinas who gave her surgery under anesthetic for spaying, dewormed her, treated her for fleas, and gave her the full battery of vaccinations. Henry had already written a similar story the ransom of red chief and stopped. The trilogy gabriels horn publishing, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in september and october 10 on her first virtual book tour with pump up your book about laura vosika.
Athena, the siameseangora mix cat adopted by lisa mason, the. Three the blue bells chronicles volume 3 vosika, laura on. I invested in a three month virtual book tour with pump up your. Find the complete blue bells chronicles book series by laura vosika. Tomlin on writing and more awardwinning author of the black douglas trilogy. Blue bells chronicles author laura vosika to host summer. In addition to the chronicles, she has written food and feast. Launch of startled by joy 2019, new poetry in classical forms, edited by laura vosika.
Rosemount writers festival is among this weeks literary events. Oct 15, 2018 from the water is wide by laura vosika. The movements through time are like movements in music, reaching a series of crescendos until the coda, which, satisfying in itself, leaves both room and a desire for more. The blue bells trilogy book series by laura vosika includes books blue bells of scotland, the minstrel boy, and the water is wide. The trilogy gabriels horn publishing, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in september and october 10 on her first virtual book tour with pump up your book.