History. Not my best subject in school. In fact, one of my least favorite subjects. Consequently, I am one in a host of family and friends puzzled by my fascination with the 1800s. My high school community definitely didn't vote me most likely to enjoy wandering through antique shops and museums. Now such activities are among my favorite pastimes. And what better excuse than "research" for my historical novels featuring early American history and real-life women from the time?

What’s New! 

Book Two in the Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek Series!

Available exclusively at Walmart stores for a limited time, October 12th!

As the business-savvy Sinclair sister, Ida has never wanted to settle down. Instead of love, she craves success. But while searching for one, she just might find the other.  

Too Rich for a Bride will be featured in the ALL YOU Book Club. An interview, book club questions, and a contest to be announced in an upcoming issue of ALL YOU Magazine. Become a fan and click "like" on my Facebook Mona Hodgson Fan Page for upcoming details.

Now Kat and Nell's story is widely available. Look for Two Brides Too Many at your favorite booksellers in traditional book form, as an e-Book, or as an audio book. You can read Chapter One and watch a video at www.monahodgson.com, on the Novels Page.

VISIT CRIPPLE CREEK VICARIOUSLY
You will find my Cripple Creek Album at www.monahodgson.com. You'll find it on the Novels Page.

MY AUTHOR PAGE ON FACEBOOK 
Please check it out at www.facebook.com. Type Mona Hodgson Fan Page in the search line or click the link below.

A few historical items from my growing collection.

My Events and Appearances

October 12, Tuesday
Book Signing, 1:00 to 4:00pm
Walmart
Cottonwood, Arizona

October 13, Wednesday
Featured Guest /  Book giveaway
Leanna Ellis Pet Blog
http://leannaellis.com/news.html

October 16, Saturday
Book Signing, 1:00 to 3:00pm
Walmart
Prescott, Arizona

January 31-February 5
Teach Fiction Course
YWAM School of Writing
Lindale, Texas

February 1, Tuesday
Speak, 1:00 to 4:00pm
Write With Grace Group
Lindale, Texas

April 6, Wednesday
Speak, 8:30 to 10:30am
MOPS, West Valley
Goodyear, Arizona

April 15-19
Teach
Mount Hermon Christian Writers' Conference
Mount Hermon, California

Am I speaking or signing books in your area? If so, I hope you’ll come see me.


What I'm Up to Now

I'm writing Vivian's story in Beyond a Bride, Book Three in the Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek Series.

I'm a regular columnist on the Bustles and Spurs Blog, alternating months with DiAnn Mills. You can read my October 20th blog at http://bustlesandspurs.blogspot.com.                        .

May autumn find you gathered with family and friends, and thankful.

Mona Hodgson