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Guest Post: She Published Her First Book at Age 75!
I'm excited today to present a guest post by Joy Neal Kidney, who published her first book at age 75. Since that time, she's published...

Dennis L. Peterson
Nov 11, 20223 min read


How a Book Series Influenced Young Readers
An article I was reading recently mentioned the U.S. amphibious landings near Casablanca in North Africa, and immediately I recalled the...

Dennis L. Peterson
Nov 4, 20224 min read


Writing Despite All Obstacles
I wanted to share the following short (~7 min.) YouTube video that provides some much-needed motivation for those of us who sometimes...

Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 31, 20221 min read


"Doing History" by Reading Minds
Often, I've regretted not having access to a plethora of private documents--letters, journals, photos, etc.--on which to base my study of...

Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 27, 20224 min read


Joy Neal Kidney, Keeper of Family Stories, Shares More
Genealogies can sometimes seem boring, especially if you don't know the families whose lineages are being charted. Sometimes even that of...

Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 21, 20223 min read


A Matter of Perspective
Three storms in three distinct places in the past two weeks gave me lessons in comparative meteorology--and life. The first storm was...

Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 14, 20224 min read


Random Thought-Provoking Quotations
Because I read a lot, for not only the research I do on my various on-going writing projects but also for pleasure and presentations, I...

Dennis L. Peterson
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Digging for--and Sharing--the Gold
Undoubtedly, the most enjoyable aspect of my work writing about historical subjects is doing the research. It isn't getting the idea or...

Dennis L. Peterson
Sep 30, 20223 min read


A Writing Lesson from the Royals
Being an American with affinity for our constitutional republic, I am certainly no fan of monarchy. But the nearly 24/7 media coverage of...

Dennis L. Peterson
Sep 23, 20222 min read


What Books Are in Your Background Scene?
One's books can reveal a lot about someone. After all, we are, in a sense, what we read. Whenever I'm watching a television interview of...

Dennis L. Peterson
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Productive Inactivity
I've never been accused of being a workaholic. Although I'm usually quite disciplined and focus intentionally on the tasks I have before...

Dennis L. Peterson
Sep 9, 20223 min read


Learning Word Distinctions the Hard Way
A good writer should always be learning new words every day. After all, words are the tools of a writer's trade. As important as is the...

Dennis L. Peterson
Sep 2, 20223 min read


One Good Turn (of the Page) Deserves Another
In last week's post, I shared about a good book I had read recently, a collection by memoirists on how they wrote their memoirs and what...

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 26, 20223 min read


Memoirists, People Who Invent the Truth
I love browsing in used bookstores, especially if they are well-organized showcases of old books. Those who know me understand my...

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 19, 20224 min read


First Review of Evangelism and Expulsion
A big thank you to author Gail Wofford Cartee for her review of my recently released book Evangelism and Expulsion: Missionary Work Among...

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 16, 20221 min read


Reflections on the Work and Life of David McCullough
I learned earlier this week that one of my favorite history authors had passed away. David McCullough left this world on Sunday, August...

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 12, 20224 min read


And We Have Liftoff!
Evangelism and Expulsion has lifted off! Today is the big release day. Do you have your copy? It is available for order on Amazon. Check...

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 10, 20221 min read


T-Minus 2 Days, and We Have Main Engine Start!
The release of Evangelism and Expulsion is imminent! The day of liftoff is almost upon us! Tomorrow is the big day!

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 9, 20221 min read


T-Minus 3 Days and Counting!
Getting ready for the release of Evangelism and Expulsion on August 10. It's on the "pad" and almost ready to lift off. Are you ready?

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 8, 20221 min read


T-Minus 4 Days and Counting!
Watch for the upcoming release of Evangelism and Expulsion: Missionary Work among the Cherokees until Removal!

Dennis L. Peterson
Aug 7, 20221 min read
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