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Josephine Baker, the early-20th-century African-American dancer, comic, and singer–hugely famous in Paris. Did you know that she was also a spy for the French Resistance during WWII?
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Category Archives: SHOL Reviews
A Bookish Affair: Review: The Sharp Hook of Love by Sherry Jones
I’m delighted with this lovely review of THE SHARP HOOK OF LOVE. The takeaway: 4.5 stars from Meg, and praise for all aspects of my book. “This,” she writes, “is definitely a book that I am going to be thinking about for a long, long time!” Thanks, Meg! A Bookish Affair: Review: The Sharp Hook …
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The Choices an Historical Author Must Make: Words and Peace’s Review of The Sharp Hook of Love
Emma at Words and Peace praises THE SHARP HOOK OF LOVE in this finely honed, intelligent review, but also questions some of the choices I made in writing the story. Be sure to read my responses in the comments section! And then keep your eyes open for the “missing chapter” I talk about here, coming soon! …
The Tale of 12th Century Abelard and Heloise Shows Love Can Endure All Things: Excellent Read! | Oh, for the HOOK of a BOOK!
“Historical author Sherry Jones is one of the most lyrical, poetic writers of historical and biographical fiction that exists. In all my reading of historical fiction, I’ve rarely seen anyone write sentences with the emotion, depth of feeling, and silky sounding, dripping with detail sentences as Sherry does. As well, her character development, of which …
“Evocative,” “Beautifully Written,” “Poetic”: The Sharp Hook of Love
Abelard and Heloise’s Love Story “True and Deep” I am delighted to present to you the first full-length review of my forthcoming Abelard-and-Heloise novel, THE SHARP HOOK OF LOVE, on Colleen Turner’s wonderful Historical Tapestry blog. If you like this review, be sure to go over and check out her others, and subscribe to receive …
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