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Tuesday, May 26, 2015 2:00:03 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: Jane Sutcliffe, Historian and Biographer:
M.P. said, "Today’s guest is Jane Sutcliffe"
Monday, May 11, 2015 11:52:48 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Testimonials:
M.P. said, "“Having M.P. Barker visit your classroom is a perfect way to show students how content reading can benefit the reading of fiction. She described how she researched for her two novels by showing various examples of certain texts from that time...." more
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 3:18:47 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses: Frequently Asked Questions:
M.P. said, "Museum of the Early American Circus, Somers, NYHow did you do the research for Mending Horses?Some of the background for “Mending Horses” came from work that I did as a historical interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village, which is a living history..." more
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 3:18:47 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses: Image Gallery
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 2:56:42 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Thanksgivings past and present
Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:46:52 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Rude Dude’s Guide to Food – Interview with Author Tim J. Myers:
M.P. said, "Ever wonder whether hamburgers really did originate in Hamburg? Are fortune cookies really Chinese? And Did Marco Polo actually bring back pasta from the Orient? Well, writer Tim J. Myers wondered about those things, too, and the result is an..." more
Friday, October 3, 2014 10:29:50 AM
M.P. Barker added a Book Trailer Video
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:30 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled 17th Century London in 3D:
M.P. said, "In preparation for the release of my new novel, Mending Horses, my publisher recently sent me an author questionnaire. In addition to the usual background questions—name, rank, serial number, etc.—there was this one: “If you could have a..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:30 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Sample Presentation Topics:
M.P. said, "NOTE: Presentations can be created and customized to fit a teacher’s curriculum or an organization’s needs. Multi-author programs can also be arranged.Illustrated presentations:Using Primary Historical Resources to Enhance Reading and Writing..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:30 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Pricing:
M.P. said, "School visits: Author visits are free if your group purchases books (Travel expenses required for travel more than 50 miles from Springfield, MA)Clubs, organizations, and special events:"
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:30 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses: Book Group Discussion Guide
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:29 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses: Reviews:
M.P. said, "“Barker’s deft sketches even endow most peripheral characters with individuality… Barker fashions a well-researched roster of circus eccentrics to serve as a colorful backdrop to Daniel’s slow flowering as a horse trainer and..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:29 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: The Snake Fence by Janet Kastner Olshewsky
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:24:29 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses Book Giveaway:
M.P. said, "This is supposed to be the Wicked Cool History Stuff blog, right? And what could be cooler than winning a free book? Click on the Goodreads link below for your chance to win a copy of “Mending..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:22:31 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled The Museum of the Early American Circus, Somers, New York:
M.P. said, "Statue of Old Bet at the Museum of the Early American CircusHacaliah Bailey prospered, using some of his profits to build the Elephant Hotel at a major crossroads in Somers some time between 1820 and 1825. This grand Federal style hotel, with a..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:22:31 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled History Camp–the Unconference for Local Historians:
M.P. said, "You’ve heard of unbirthdays. Well, how about an unconference? Basically, an unconference is an event that’s put together by volunteers, is open to anyone, and any participant can propose and create a session. So rather than a conference..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:22:31 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: Spider in a Tree by Susan Stinson
Friday, March 21, 2014 10:33:38 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: Spider in a Tree by Susan Stinson:
M.P. said, "In her historical novel Spider in a Tree, (Small Beer Press), Susan Stinson explores the Great Awakening of eighteenth-century New England through the eyes of minister Jonathan Edwards (best known for his sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:23 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Caleb’s Crossing:
M.P. said, "Quick, when did Harvard graduate its first Native American scholar? The 1960s? The 1860s? How about 1665? Yes, that’s right—1665. Founded in 1636, Harvard very quickly found itself in financial difficulties. In order to stay afloat, the college..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:23 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled 17th Century London in 3D:
M.P. said, "In preparation for the release of my new novel, Mending Horses, my publisher recently sent me an author questionnaire. In addition to the usual background questions—name, rank, serial number, etc.—there was this one: “If you could have a..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:23 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Sample Presentation Topics:
M.P. said, "NOTE: Presentations can be created and customized to fit a teacher’s curriculum or an organization’s needs. Multi-author programs can also be arranged. Illustrated presentations: Book discussion and Q&A: Learn the inside story on M.P...." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:23 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Pricing:
M.P. said, "School visits: 30-minute Skype visit: FREE! One hour session: $200 plus travel expenses (discounts available for multi-session days or for schools that purchase books or allow book sales) Book groups: Author visits are free if your group purchases..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:23 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses: Book Group Discussion Guide:
M.P. said, "Click on the cover to order your copy today 1 Why is the book called “Mending Horses”? Who or what is mended in the course of the story? 2 The story is told from several points of..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:23 PM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Mending Horses: Reviews:
M.P. said, "Click on the cover to order your copy today “Fluid writing and a true sense of history—including fascinating insights into early circuses—raise this well above the usual. Barker’s characters are nuanced, difficult, and real, and so is..." more
Monday, July 20, 2015 10:52:53 AM
M.P. Barker wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: Linda Crotta Brennan:
M.P. said, "Thank you for having me as your guest, Michele! I’m delighted to be here.How did you get interested in the Earth Day story?I’ve always been interested in the environment. My husband and I are active with our local Audubon Society. Two of my..." more