Stories have been passed down through the years about the horrors immigrants experienced at Ellis Island. The truth is, most passed through quickly without problems. That had to be the case when you think about how many passengers were processed through the country’s largest immigration station at the time. Those who could not pass the…
Author: Cindy Thomson
The Man Behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
At the turn of the twentieth century society was beginning to change how it perceived children. Moving increasingly away from viewing children as creatures who naturally possessed evil impulses that needed to be removed, society began to see juveniles as developing beings progressing through predictable milestones. The origin of the genre of children’s literature is…
Blooming with Books: Annie’s Stories ~ Review
Blooming with Books: Annie’s Stories ~ Review: Annie’s Stories A Ellis Island Novel By Cindy Thomson Annie Gallagher has a problem with trust, but after her father’s death h…
The Irish Storyteller
If you’ve read some books like Ireland by Frank Delaney you understand the role of the seanchaí in Ireland. If you haven’t, here’s a great explanation from author Eve Bunting. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0TmrdLsh5Y?rel=0] In my upcoming novel Annie’s Stories, Annie is mourning the loss of her father, Marty Gallagher, who was a well respected seanchaí. He…
Grace’s Pictures Finds More Readers!
I love that my publisher’s recent free promotion of the ebook edition of Grace’s Pictures has generated new readers. There have been several new reviews on Amazon on Goodreads, and far and away (so far) they’ve been very positive. On Amazon the book is nearly at 100 reviews! Know anyone who would like to put…
MIA/POW Bracelets
Who remembers these? I remember walking up to a table at a 4th of July festival and asking for one of these. I was probably in junior high school at the time, but I don’t remember exactly when it was. I did know what it was for. A name, rank, and missing in action date…
Two Sides to Every Story
And there is a second side to the tote bag I’ll be giving away soon. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter (tab above.) Enlarged so you can read it. Sorry about the blur.
Goodies to Celebrate my Upcoming Book!
I’m busy gathering fun stuff like this. Be sure to like my page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cindyswriting and/or sign up for my newsletter (link above) to find out how to get in on the fun! Small Tote Bags by Vistaprint
Time is Running Out!
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Ellis Island Needs You!
If you have ancestors who came through Ellis Island, consider donating. If the organization doesn’t get enough donations they’ll have to charge for what is now free access to the records. Pass this on to your family and friends. Help preserve the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for future generations. Click here.
