Jane Kirkpatrick

Saturday June 27th 2015 at 5:00 PM three talented Northwestern authors, Greg Nokes, Phillip Margolin, and Jane Kirkpatrick will give a presentation on the role of Blacks in settling Oregon. When slavery is mentioned, or discrimination, the whiplash reaction is to think of the South. Oregon played a role too, a role forgotten that should be remembered. Nokes and Margolin both wrote books relating to a ground breaking court case, Holmes versus Ford. Nokes wrote Breaking chains, a non-fiction account, and Margolin wrote Worthy Brown’s Daughter, a work of fiction inspired by the case that gives a real feel for living in the Oregon territory pre-Civil War. Kirkpatrick’s latest, A light in the wilderness, takes a different tack, she is writing the story of a woman of color, it also features a significant court case. Each of the authors will speak about their books, Nokes and Kirkpatrick will also have a visual presentation, and then there will be a question and answer period followed by the authors being available for a book signing. Breaking chains by Greg Nokes documents a groundbreaking case tried in an Oregon court of a black slave suing a white man. Robert and Mary Holmes along with three of their children were brought as property with Nathanial Ford and his family on the Oregon Trail as Ford fled a mountain of debt back in Missouri. Ford had already sold three of the Holmes children before leaving Missouri. He promised the Holmes he would set them free after three years if they would help establish a farm in the Oregon territory. The government was giving away 640 acres to homesteading couples, enough to put Ford back on his feet financially. Years passed without the promised release for the Holmes family. Finally Ford granted freedom to the parents, keeping the children as his property. Holmes did something courageous and daring, he filed suit in the white man’s court to get justice for his family and free his children. It was not an even fight; Ford was well known and well regarded. Nokes details the court case and the prevailing political climate. He tells us of other slaves living in the northwest and gives us a glimpse into their contributions to history. He packs in a lot of information on Oregon in the mid to late 1800’s, if you enjoy history this book is a treasure trove of information. Greg Nokes knows how to document a story. He worked as a reporter for the Associated Press and The Oregonian. His last book, Massacred for Gold, exposed the massacre of Chinese miners in Hell’s Canyon. Worthy Brown’s Daughter by New York Times Bestselling author Phillip Margolin is the successful author’s first work of historic fiction. If you enjoy mysteries, Margolin’s name is well known. His contemporary mysteries, always a hit, include Sleight of Hand, Capitol Murder, Lost Lake, Gone But Not Forgotten, and a slew others. Margolin brings to bear years of experience as a Portland Oregon attorney who has argued before the US Supreme Court and as a defense attorney in death penalty cases, a real asset in writing a story involving a legal case. Worthy Brown’s Daughter is a fictional account inspired by the groundbreaking case, Robin Holmes vs Nathaniel Ford. Former slave Robin Holmes sought justice in the white man’s court, suing a prominent member of the community, Nathaniel Ford, seeking the release of Holmes’ children. It must have been very hard, not to mention frightening, for a black man to step into the white man’s court in pre-civil war days. Margolin uses Holmes as the inspiration for Worthy Brown, a man whose former master is a successful, charismatic attorney keeping Worthy’ Brown’s daughter in bondage. He is also lacking in any sense of morality, casually cruel, and may pose a danger to the teenage girl. Worthy Brown, worried about his child, takes his case to Matthew Penny, an attorney arrived via the Oregon Trail, a journey that cost the life of Penny’s beloved wife. There is lots of great historical detail about Oregon. Margolin gives the reader a real view of the legal difficulties and climate of the time, while also providing suspense and drama. He throws in a woman of dubious virtue, a judge who makes a very poor choice that has dire repercussions, and a variety of interesting threads. A light in the wilderness by Jane Kirkpatrick is a fascinating story, blending fiction and fact, about a free black woman from Missouri who traveled the Oregon Trail to the Oregon Territory. Letitia moved from Kentucky to Missouri with the Bowman family, set free by the Patriarch she continued to serve them until their move to Oregon. Remaining behind in Missouri she arranged to live with Davey Carson, an Irish immigrant. This is a woman determined to make her way and remain free, she works hard. Eventually Davey Carson and Letitia form a closer bond and when Carson heads out for Oregon, this time she goes along. Nancy Hawkins is not keen to head for Oregon, but her husband Zachariah is determined. Nancy likes her settled life, she is afraid of journeying on a wagon train but she would follow her husband anywhere so it is westward ho. Eventually Letitia’s path crosses with Betsy, a Kalapuya Indian, and her grandson Little Shoot. Betsy is trying to teach him the ways of his people in a changing world. Known for capturing the story of strong women who made significant contributions to history and for her meticulous research, Kirkpatrick crafts a story that feels like stepping back in time. What would life be like for a black woman trying to live free in the days before the Civil War? Her life is full of struggle but also determination and an admirable belief in her own self-sufficiency. The story takes the reader through the ways of life in Missouri, on to the travails of journeying on the Oregon Trail, to conditions in Oregon where Letitia’s struggles to preserve her rights are far from over as she faces fresh challenges and is forced to step into the white man’s court. The reader gets a real sense of what Oregon was like before the Civil War. Kirkpatrick has written many works of historic fiction detailing the lives of strong women. Included among her many titles are Daughter's Walk, One Glorious Ambition, and A Clearing in the Wild. She is known for her meticulous research and compassion for her subject. Author events are free and we will have refreshments and drawings for prizes. Please call 541-593-2525, e-mail sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com or stop by Sunriver Books & Music to sign up to attend.

Location: Street: PO Box 1990 Additional: Sunriver Village Building 25C City: Sunriver, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97707 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Committing to work towards effecting positive change is something Jane Kirkpatrick practices in her own life. Every year she donates time to lead a walk here in Sunriver benefiting Newberry Habitat for Humanity. We have good, hardworking families here in Central Oregon that are unable to afford a home. That just seems so wrong. May is a lovely month, just the promise of summer with comfortable temperatures perfect for walking. Walk along with Jane Kirkpatrick and help your neighbors reach the goal of owning a home. Tickets are $10 with all the proceeds benefiting Newberry Habitat for Humanity. You can have fun while effecting positive change. On Sunday September 7th at 11:30 AM join Jane Kirkpatrick for a grand walk. The 3.1 mile route begins at Sunriver Books & Music, proceeds to the Lodge, across the meadow with a view of Mt. Bachelor and returns to Sunriver Books & Music. To purchase tickets costing $10 for the walk contact Sunriver Books & Music. Jane's latest book, A Light in the Wilderness, Also tells the story of a woman who struggled to find a place in the Oregon Territory to call home.

Location: Street: PO Box 1990 Additional: Sunriver Village Building 25C City: Sunriver, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97707 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Saturday September 6th at 5:00 PM Jane Kirkpatrick returns with a new work of historic fiction. A Light in the Wilderness brings together the stories of three women. Letitia’s most prized possession is the document that shows she is free. The color of her skin may still be all that people see, but she is no longer in bondage. She has the pluck and courage to head out on the Oregon Trail toward a new life. Nancy likes her settled life and is afraid of journeying on a wagon train but she would follow her husband anywhere so it is westward ho. Betsy, a Kalapuya Indian, living in the Willamette Valley tries to keep her culture alive. This should be fascinating event, rich with the research and historical detail Jane is known to include in her novels.

What I enjoy most about Jane Kirkpatrick’s books is the way they bring to life the stories of strong women who had a positive influence on their time. Jane has an impressive list of books highlighting the lives of women whose stories might otherwise have been lost.

One Glorious Ambition; The Compassionate Crusade of Dorothea Dix is the story of such a woman. Thank heavens for the zealots, the true believers who look on a wrong and have the chutzpah to believe they can make a difference. Edmond Burke said “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Let’s amend that to include women. Her life changed when she agreed to teach a Sunday school class to a group of women incarcerated in a Massachusetts prison. She toured the part of the prison housing debtors and the insane; the conditions rocked her to the core. She could not countenance the keeping of those unable to fend for themselves in such horrific conditions. So she set out to change it. One woman. Did I mention this was prior to the Civil War, when women could not vote and the men owned the property? Dorothea set out to change the existing order to bring compassion to those afflicted with mental disorders. Jane Kirkpatrick worked in the field of mental health, she writes this story with passion.

Committing to work towards effecting positive change is something Jane Kirkpatrick practices in her own life. Every year she donates time to lead a walk here in Sunriver benefiting Newberry Habitat for Humanity. We have good, hardworking families in Central Oregon that are unable to afford a home. September is a lovely month, perfect for walking. Tickets are $10 with all the proceeds benefiting Newberry Habitat for Humanity. On Sunday September 7th at 11:30 AM join Jane Kirkpatrick for a grand walk. The 3.1 mile route begins at Sunriver Books & Music, proceeds to the Lodge, across the meadow with a view of Mt. Bachelor and returns to Sunriver Books & Music. To purchase tickets costing $10 for the walk contact Sunriver Books & Music.

Author events are free with refreshments served with the exception of Jane Kirkpatirck’s Newberry Habitat for Humanity Walk (tickets for the walk are $10). Sign up to attend any of the events by contacting Sunriver Books & Music at sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com or 541-593-2525 or stop by the store.

Location: Street: PO Box 1990 Additional: Sunriver Village Building 25C City: Sunriver, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97707 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Jane Kirkpatrick (A Clearing in the Wild, A flickering light, A gathering of finches, A land of sheltered promise, All together in one place, A mending at the edge, An Absence So Great, A name of her own, A sweetness to the soul, A tendering in the storm, Aurora, Every fixed star, Hold tight the thread, Love to water my soul, Mystic Sweet Communion)

Jane Kirkpatrick is a best-selling, award-winning author whose previous historical novels include All together in one place and Christy Award finalist A tendering in the storm. An international keynote speaker, she has earned regional and national recognition for her stories based on the lives of actual people, including the prestigious Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Hall of Fame. Jane is a Wisconsin native who since 1974 has lived in Eastern Oregon, where she and her husband, Jerry, ranch 160 rugged acres. (tilføjet fra Random House)… (mere)

Saturday May 4th at 5:00 PM Jane Kirkpatrick will give one of her fascinating presentations. What I enjoy most about Jane Kirkpatrick’s books is the way they bring to life the stories of strong women who had a positive influence on their time. One Glorious Ambition; The Compassionate Crusade of Dorothea Dix is the story of such a woman. Thank heavens for the zealots, the true believers who look on a wrong in the world and have the chutzpah to believe they can make a difference. Edmond Burke said “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Let’s amend that to include women. Dorothea Dix was always involved in fixing, or at least trying to fix, wrongs. As a mere child she trudged for miles through winter snow to reach her grandmother’s house in an appeal to help her siblings. As a teenager she opened a school. Her life changed when she agreed to teach a Sunday school class to a group of women incarcerated in a Massachusetts prison. She toured the part of the prison housing debtors and the insane; the conditions rocked her to the core. She could not countenance the keeping of those unable to fend for themselves in such horrific conditions. So she set out to change it. One woman. Did I mention this was prior to the Civil War, when women could not vote and the men owned the property? Dorothea, a woman, set out to change the existing order to bring compassion to those afflicted with mental disorders. Massachusetts was not the end of her ambition. She intended to make this change across the US and Europe, now that is a grand ambition, one that makes a great story too. Reading Dorothea’s campaign to save those poor incarcerated people was like reading a thriller, on the edge of your seat rooting for her to succeed. Dorothea was a complicated woman, stubborn and difficult at times too, people who believe they can change the world often are. She made a difference; one woman, one cause against tremendous odds. Jane Kirkpatrick worked in the field of mental health, she writes this story with passion. Dorothea Dix is a woman who deserves to be remembered, I suspect she would like Kirkpatrick’s account of her life. Jane Kirkpatrick has many books that tell the stories of strong women who contributed to history in meaningful ways, these stories would be lost without her. Spring has always meant the scent of lilacs blooming to me. If you love that scent like I do, a visit to Hulda Klager’s beautiful and intoxicatingly fragrant garden in Woodland Washington is a real treat. Where lilacs still bloom should spark new interest in Hulda Klager, it is fascinating to read about this passionate gardener who contributed so much. She created a slew of gorgeous, fragrant new lilac cultivars at a time women were not expected to have interests outside homemaking. She also lived through major events including the VanPort flood that wiped out a city and covered Woodland in water. An Absence So Great and A flickering light tell the story of Jane’s grandmother Jessie. By writing the fictional account of her Grandmother’s life, she allows her to live again in the pages of a book. Jessie was captivated by photography Fortune smiled on her when she landed a job in the photographic studio of F. J. Bauer. Aurora is a work of non-fiction full of historical detail and pictures about the founding of Aurora Oregon. It shows the beautiful quilts women created while they carved homes for themselves in the Pacific Northwest. Emma Geisy overcame adversity and was an important part of Aurora’s history. Emma’s struggles and triumphs inspired a trilogy; A Clearing in the Wild, A tendering in the storm and A mending at the edge. Helga Estby’s walk across the US in a desperate bid to save the family farm was documented in Bold Spirit by Linda Hunt, but what about the daughter, Clara, who accompanied her on the trek? Jane Kirkpatrick tells her story in The Daughter’s Walk. In 1896 the two lone women set out on foot heading from Spokane to New York, taking only the possessions they could carry to sustain them on their journey. They walked in dresses and jackets, with simple shoes. No Gore-Tex rain gear, ultra-light tents, or soft cushy sleeping bags for them. Their options as they walked through rain, snow, blazing heat, mud and whatever nature threw at them were to stay near the railroad tracks and find shelter overnight in the terminal. These are just a few of Jane Kirkpatrick’s historical fiction featuring brave, gutsy women. Jane Kirkpatrick has also written a lively and very funny, contemporary fiction about an author finding her way, Barcelona Calling. Annie Shaw is published by a romance publisher. Understandably her publisher expects the books to follow the program, boy meets girl, boy gets girl (or vice versa). Annie’s books don’t adhere to the format; they tell stories of people facing conflict and the choices they make in overcoming the obstacles in their lives. They are warm stories full of humanity but lacking in the girl gets boy department. Annie is worried, she is afraid she will be dropped. Her pals rally round with all kinds of wild ideas to bring Annie to the notice Oprah Winfrey and turn her into a best seller.

Location: Street: PO Box 1990 Additional: Sunriver Village Building 25C City: Sunriver, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97707 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Jane Kirkpatrick (A Clearing in the Wild, A flickering light, A gathering of finches, A land of sheltered promise, All together in one place, A mending at the edge, An Absence So Great, A name of her own, A sweetness to the soul, A tendering in the storm, Aurora, Every fixed star, Hold tight the thread, Love to water my soul, Mystic Sweet Communion)

Jane Kirkpatrick is a best-selling, award-winning author whose previous historical novels include All together in one place and Christy Award finalist A tendering in the storm. An international keynote speaker, she has earned regional and national recognition for her stories based on the lives of actual people, including the prestigious Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Hall of Fame. Jane is a Wisconsin native who since 1974 has lived in Eastern Oregon, where she and her husband, Jerry, ranch 160 rugged acres. (tilføjet fra Random House)… (mere)

Jane Kirkpatrick returns for another wonderful presentation on Saturday May 19th at 7:00 PM. She will also be with us on Sunday May 20th for a 3.1 mile walk, tickets cost $10 and all proceeds go to Newberry Habitat for Humanity.

The 3.1 mile walk will begin at Sunriver Books & Music, proceed to the Lodge, across the meadow with a view of Mt. Bachelor and return to Sunriver Books & Music.

To purchase tickets costing $10 for the walk, with all proceeds benefiting Newberry Habitat for Humanity, contact Sunriver Books & Music. Call 541-593-2525, stop by, or e-mail sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com to sign up to attend the free presentation on Where Lilacs Bloom Saturday May 19th at 7:00 and be entered in the drawing for prizes.

Location: Street: PO Box 1990 Additional: Sunriver Village Building 25C City: Sunriver, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97707 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Jane Kirkpatrick returns for another wonderful presentation on Saturday May 19th at 7:00 PM. She will also be with us on Sunday May 20th for a 3.1 mile walk, tickets cost $10 and all proceeds go to Newberry Habitat for Humanity.

Spring has always meant to me the scent of lilacs blooming. If you love that scent like I do, a visit to Hulda Klager’s lovely and intoxicatingly fragrant garden in Woodland Washington is a real treat. Jane Kirkpatrick excels at telling the stories of women who have contributed to history, women who might be forgotten. Where the Lilacs Still Bloom, Jane’s newest book, should spark new interest Hulda Klager, it is interesting to read about this passionate gardener who contributed so much. She created a slew of gorgeous, fragrant new lilac cultivars at a time women were not expected to have interests outside homemaking. She also lived through major events including the VanPort flood that wiped out a city and covered Woodland in water. This is the story of a strong woman, the people she touched, and a history of the Pacific Northwest.

Jane has also written a lively, and very funny, contemporary story about an author finding her way,Barcelona Calling. Annie Shaw is an author being published by a romance publisher. Understandably her publisher expects the books to follow the program, boy meets girl, boy gets girl (or vice versa). Annie’s books don’t adhere to the format; they tell stories of people facing conflict and the choices they make in overcoming the obstacles in their lives. They are warm stories full of humanity but lacking in the girl gets boy department. As Barcelona CallingopensAnnie is sort of celebrating the completion of her latest manuscript with her sister and closest friends. But Annie is worried. She is on book 4 of a 4 book contract and sales of the last two have not been brisk. To make matters worse, her advocate in the publishing firm, her editor, is gone and she is interacting with a new editor. Annie is afraid she will be dropped, a very unsettling fate for an author. Her pals rally round with all kinds of wild ideas to bring Annie to the notice Oprah Winfrey and turn her into a best seller.

Helga Estby’s walk across the US in a desperate bid to save the family farm was documented in Bold Spirit by Linda Hunt, but what about the daughter, Clara, who accompanied her on the trek? Jane Kirkpatrick tells her story in The Daughter’s Walk. In 1896 the two lone women set out on foot heading from Spokane to New York, taking with them only the possessions they could carry to sustain them on their journey. They walked in dresses and jackets, with simple shoes. No Gore-Tex rain gear, ultra light tents, or soft cushy sleeping bags for them. Their options as they walked through rain, snow, blazing heat, mud and whatever nature threw at them were to stay near the railroad tracks and find shelter overnight in the terminal. These were brave, gutsy women. The journey was a huge accomplishment but heartbreak not accolades awaited them at the end of their journey. Jane Kirkpatrick brings The Daughter’s Walk to life.

Jane Kirkpatrick has written many stores feautring strong women, here are a few others.

An Absence So Great is very close to Jane's heart, the story of her grandmother Jessie. By writing the fictional account of her Grandmother’s life, she allows her to live again in the pages of a book, she keeps her story alive. Jane began Jessie’s story in A flickering light. Young Jessie was captivated by photography. Her uncle gave her a camera; it sparked a lifelong passion for capturing the world on film. Everyone in her family worked hard to make ends meet. Young Jessie was expected to contribute too. Fortune smiled on her when she landed a job in the photographic studio of F. J. Bauer. Her passion and determination caught Bauer’s eye. Bauer’s kindness and interest touched Jessie’s heart. He was older and married, it was a situation bound to cause complications. Jessie left home to make her way in the world on her own. Now in An Absence So Great, Jane will conclude Jessie’s story. Jessie had many adventures, she did not sit on the sidelines of life. She provides her granddaughter with a basket full of memories to use in writing her story. Although she misses her family, Jessie is doing fine living away from home. She has thrown herself into her career, made friends, and fueled her dreams of someday owning her own studio. Life has a tendency to veer off that smooth, easy looking path and Jessie’s life is about to face more change. A flickering light and An Absence So Great are both set in the Midwest. Jane’s last books were set in Oregon. Aurora is a work of non-fiction full of historical detail and pictures about the founding of Aurora Oregon. It shows the beautiful quilts women created while they carved homes for themselves in the Pacific Northwest. Emma Geisy overcame adversity and was an important part of Aurora’s history. Emma’s struggles and triumphs inspired a trilogy; A Clearing in the Wild, A tendering in the storm and A mending at the edge, Jane’s books save the stories of strong women from being lost forever.

Call 541-593-2525, stop by, or e-mail sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com to sign up to attend and be entered in the drawing for prizes.

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