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12/12/2022

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Emma
Heritage Series Volume 1
by Susan Diane Black Blackmon

Genre: Historical Fiction

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Emma lay very still, her eyes tightly closed. Sometimes - if she concentrated - she could make out her Momma’s face.
She was the youngest child of eighteen. She had barely been two when her beloved Momma died. Papa had managed to keep body and soul together for a little more than a year, not an easy task with four little ones underfoot. The older children had been a help to him, especially Betsy and Maggie. The bigger boys had helped with the farm’s never-ending chores, but it was never enough.
Papa was different. Losing Momma had hurt him deeply. His gentle eyes were sad. Even when he had given her horsey rides, his smile had never quite reached his eyes.
Emma supposed they shouldn’t have been surprised when Papa had come home one day and brought them a new ‘mother.’ Honestly, her memories of that day were fuzzy. She knew much of what she recalled was from what the older children had said in hushed voices behind ‘Mother’s’ back.
No one had wanted Papa to be sad, but why did 
she have to be their new mother?

Based on her maternal great-grandmother and some of the events in her life, much of the story is fiction. However, there are threads of reality woven throughout Emma’s story.
The real-life Emma was, in fact, the youngest in a family of eighteen children, which included three sets of twins and a set of quadruplets. Yes, the article in The Austin Weekly Statesman suggested the fair association should invite the family to attend as “honored guests” when the quadruplet girls were born.

As to the rest, it is up to the reader to decide, fact or fiction.



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Daniel Brown Boultinghouse & Mary Jane Russell:
A Collection of Civil War Letters and Family Documents with Genealogical & Historical Commentary
Compiled by Susan Diane Black Blackmon
Genre: Historical Non-Fiction

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Daniel Brown “D. B.” Boultinghouse and Mary Jane (Russell), his wife, migrated from Scott County, Arkansas to Texas sometime between March 1849 and June 1850. We know that in 1850, their neighbors in Lampasas County, Texas were Mary Jane’s older brother, D. W. Russell and her father, John.
For thirteen years, the only remarkable events that were documented in their lives are the births and deaths of six small children. As if that were not enough to crush the souls of this young couple, in 1861 their lives were changed forever by the American Civil War.
Hidden away for 158 years, the letters that chronicled their daily lives quietly passed from generation to generation, until finally making their way into the hands of the author. The unrealized dream of D. B. and Mary Jane’s great-grandson, Joe Lee Mankins, was to share these family treasures with his family and the world.
Blended with family documents and stories as well as historical commentary, the reader will be caught up in the story and transported to a simpler yet more difficult era. Ninety-one pages of letters, many with images of the originals, are transcribed for ease of reading.



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Who knew that a Junior High School History assignment would turn into a passion for genealogy which has become a love of historical fiction stories?

In 1976, the assignment was to write an autobiography and fill out a Pedigree Chart - thus began “The Tale of the Beautiful Princess or Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Me, But Were Afraid to Ask,” and 45-plus years of researching my family.

Countless hours of my ‘MamMaw’ and Great-aunt Ruth sharing the stories of my ancestors have resulted in the publication of two sets of genealogy books on my Boultinghouse and Driver lines. A third set on the John Gray Parks family is in the works.

In 2022, I was privileged to bring to life the dream of my late cousin, Joe Lee Mankins. The Daniel Brown Boultinghouse & Mary Jane Russell Civil War Letters book is a story of love and heartbreak in the written words of the main characters. The book contains images of many original letters, some more than 171 years old. Not to worry, each page has a transcript for easier reading.

After so many years of research, I have many stories and anecdotes in my mind. With a ‘nudge’ from my older sister, some of those stories wandered onto the page and became Emma.

Based on my maternal great-grandmother and some of the events in her life, much of the story is fiction. However, there are threads of reality woven throughout Emma’s story.

The real-life Emma was, in fact, the youngest in a family of eighteen children, which included three sets of twins and a set of quadruplets. Yes, the article in The Austin Weekly Statesman suggested the fair association should invite the family to attend as “honored guests” when the quadruplet girls were born.
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As to the rest, it is up to the reader to decide, fact or fiction.


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Can you, for those who don’t know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?

In 1976, I fell in love with genealogy. I have my eighth-grade History teacher to thank for that. She assigned an autobiographical project requiring us to complete a pedigree chart. “The Tale of the Beautiful Princess – Or Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Me, But Were Afraid to Ask” resulted in two A+ grades.
Over the next forty-six years, I amassed a collection of thousands of photographs and documents related to my family heritage. Most importantly, I spent countless hours listening to my MamMaw (grandmother), and my great-aunt tell stories about my ancestors.
During that time, I compiled several books on genealogy and “published” them at the local print shop. In 2015 I published my first set of books through Amazon, and the second set in 2017.
I once had a cousin tell me that it was nice to meet someone so consumed with genealogy; they were correct. Genealogy is an everyday part of my life. I love researching my ancestors. They each had a hand in who I am today, and it’s important to remember and honor them. My mother was my biggest supporter and cheerleader regarding my research. She often told me she believed that my ancestors “whispered” to me where to find them because I cared so much about them.
In September of 2022, I completed a book that had been the dream of a cousin. He had always wanted to write a book based on the Civil War letters he inherited from his great-grandmother by way of an aunt.   The letters and other memorabilia “lived” in a pillow case inside a chair cushion for many years. My cousin passed away before he could realize his dream, and I had the honor of presenting these 158-year-old treasures in a format allowing the entire family to enjoy them. Hot on the heels of publishing this work came my sixtieth birthday.
Turning sixty may have been the reason I allowed my older sister to shove me out of my wheelhouse of genealogy and into writing the book Emma. Older sisters can be pretty bossy, and this one has a sharp stick that she likes to poke me with, metaphorically. She kept encouraging me to try my hand at writing a book. I intended to write a short story based on our great-grandmother and a few events in her life. I had planned on a handful of pages, and it would be back to my next genealogy project. Two weeks later, I presented her with a 264-page rough draft of Emma. She read it, insisted I let other family members and friends read it, and the next thing you know, here we are.

Tell us something really interesting that’s happened to you!
In the early 2000s, I had a website design business. One of my clients was the owner of The Lonesome Dove Inn, located in Archer City, Texas, home of Larry McMurtry. It was one of the most interesting jobs I got to do since each of the guest rooms reflected the story from one of Mr. McMurtry’s books. The lady who owned the BNB was the inspiration for Cybill Shepherd’s character, Jacy Farrow, in The Last Picture Show.

What are some of your pet peeves?
People who don’t take responsibility for their choices.

Where were you born/grew up at?
I’m a fifth-generation Texan, born and raised in Graham, Texas.

Who is your hero, and why?
My mother. Momma’s goal was to raise her children to be self-sufficient in case something happened to her. She poured into us the belief that we could do anything. We were taught that hard work and being responsible for your choices were how you succeeded. She was my biggest cheerleader and my most honest critic. She believed in constructive criticism, “How can you do a better job? How can you be a better person?” Losing her was devastating; it took several years to get back into my passion for genealogy. She was my travel partner, research partner, and the first person I told when I made a discovery. It’s been almost 22 years, and I still miss being able to share my new adventures with her.

What kind of world ruler would you be?
Not a very good one; I don’t have a lot of patience.

What do you do to unwind and relax?
Watch Supernatural or Big Bang. Work in my yard—Binge-watch Harry Potter movies with my great-nephew. Genealogy, always genealogy.

When did you first consider yourself a writer?
That idea hasn’t settled in yet. I think of myself as a mom, grandma, aunt, sister, genealogist, a tax preparer. I’m still wrapping my head around actually writing a book.

Do you have a favorite movie?
Tough to choose just one. I’ve seen The Notebook more times than I can count. White Christmas is an all-time favorite because I would watch it with my Momma every Christmas Eve.

What inspired you to write this book?
My older sister was bugging me constantly. I did it to appease her, and as it turns out, I love it. Thanks, Becky!

What can we expect from you in the future?
I’m working on Volume II of this series - Celey is the story of Emma’s grandmother – Ma Marcus. This character is based on my great-great-great-grandmother. The real Celey’s husband was murdered in Arkansas in 1851. I’m having a lot of fun with the “villain” in this one.

Where did you come up with the names in the story?
Census records. I would browse records in my genealogy and pick the first name here and the last name there.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
Remembering family stories. Often when we’ve heard a story many times, we tend to forget it. While working on Emma, I would find myself running through the stories my MamMaw told me that I hadn’t thought of in years.

Tell us about your main characters- what makes them tick?
Matilda is a selfish, miserable person. Nothing is her fault, and everyone owes her.
Ben is so overcome with loss and grief that he’s drowning. He’s let life happen around him with no effort to engage.
Emma doesn’t see herself the way others do. In her mind, she is responsible for the happiness and safety of her family.

How did you come up with the title of the book?
When I started writing, Emma was what came out.

Who designed your book covers?
Me. I’m a bit of a control freak. I know what I like and want, and I make it happen.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
I did change a lot. As soon as I dropped off the printed version with my sister, I started editing with a vengeance.

If you could spend time with a character from your book who would it be? And what would you do during that day?
I would love to spend the day with the real Ma Marcus. I have a million questions for her about her first husband, who was murdered in Arkansas, and her mother.

Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
All of the main characters are based on real people in my family. There are “filler” characters that are entirely fictional.

Do you read yourself, and if so, what is your favorite genre?
Avidly. My favorite is fiction. Anything from Little House on the Prairie to Harry Potter. Agatha Christie to Nora Roberts.

Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
What is this silence of which you speak? With five cats, grandkids, and life in general, I’m not sure what silence is.

Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
I’m writing Celey, but ideas about which stories to use for a third book, Willa, are rolling around in my brain.

Pen or type writer or computer?
COMPUTER!!! My hands always cramp when I use a pen. I hated having to write essays in school.

What makes a good story?
Something the author is passionate about.

What are you currently reading?
Income tax updates for the coming tax season - gotta finish my continuing education.

What is your writing process? For instance, do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first?
It just spills out of my head. The closest I get to an outline is a list of characters and which stories I want to use.

How long, on average, does it take you to write a book?
Emma took two weeks. Celey is a bit more stubborn, but I haven’t had as much free time.


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120 Comments
Beyond Comps
12/12/2022 06:52:22 am

Great cover!

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 08:15:05 am

Thank you! That is the real-life Emma on the front.

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Marcy Meyer
12/12/2022 07:34:17 am

This sounds like a really interesting story. The cover looks great. Very intriguing picture.

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 08:13:47 am

Thank you! The photos of the house and “Emma” are family heirlooms in my collection. That is the real-life Emma.

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Rita Wray
12/12/2022 10:54:14 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 04:22:05 pm

Thanks! I hope you enjoy.

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wendy hutton
12/12/2022 02:12:51 pm

great cover, this sounds like a wonderful book to read

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 04:23:04 pm

Thanks! I’m hearing lots of positive feedback from a weekend event.

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Terri Quick
12/12/2022 03:20:45 pm

Sounds interesting

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 04:23:56 pm

I hope you enjoy it.

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Marty Gibson
12/12/2022 05:59:31 pm

I am so proud of you. I cannot wait to read this.

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 07:05:08 pm

Hey Marty, I hope you enjoy reading her. Love you and miss you.

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Sherry
12/12/2022 06:09:06 pm

This sounds like a really interesting story.

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 07:06:21 pm

Thanks! I hope you enjoy!

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Linda Pippin
12/12/2022 08:17:02 pm

I have already read Emma twice, and I will be reading it again I am sure. This is a wonderful book!

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Susan Blackmon link
12/12/2022 11:01:27 pm

I'm so happy you've enjoyed reading her.

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Jon Heil
12/12/2022 11:25:36 pm

Hope it does well!

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Susan Blackmon link
12/13/2022 08:15:59 am

Thank you!

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bn100
12/13/2022 12:36:06 am

interesting

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Susan Blackmon link
12/13/2022 08:17:52 am

Thank you! I'm getting some great feedback.

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Jen L
12/13/2022 12:18:13 pm

Enjoyed the interview

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Susan Blackmon link
12/13/2022 02:02:45 pm

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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Kelly D
12/13/2022 07:23:45 pm

The book sounds great, especially the historical commentary.

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Susan Black link
12/14/2022 08:13:32 am

Thank you so much!

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Christi Murphy
12/13/2022 10:22:55 pm

Don't have my copy yet, but I can hardly wait! Congratulations Susan! We'll done!

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Susan Blackmon link
12/14/2022 08:14:36 am

Thank you, Christi! I think you'll enjoy it.

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Valerie Seal
12/14/2022 02:10:24 pm

Looks good

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Susan Blackmon link
12/14/2022 03:26:40 pm

I appreciate that, thank you!

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Athena Graeme
12/14/2022 07:48:50 pm

I love the cover, it sounds amazing!

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Susan Blackmon link
12/14/2022 09:28:54 pm

Thank you, I hope you check 'her' out.

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Wendy Jensen
12/15/2022 02:54:38 pm

The book details are very interesting.

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Susan Blackmon link
12/15/2022 02:58:54 pm

Thank you, I appreciate that!

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Barbara Montag
12/16/2022 08:27:36 pm

I like everything about this - genre cover & title!
Thank you for sharing this.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/16/2022 10:10:15 pm

Thank you so much! I'm finishing editing of Volume II as I type this!

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Debbi Wellenstein
12/17/2022 07:11:55 pm

I enjoyed learning about Emma. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/17/2022 08:31:34 pm

You're welcome. Good Luck!

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David Basile
12/17/2022 07:24:34 pm

A good fiction read

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/17/2022 08:32:11 pm

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed 'her'.

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Angela Lynn Heerde
12/17/2022 07:25:52 pm

I like book details

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/17/2022 08:32:50 pm

Thank you! I hope you find time to read Emma.

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David Hollingsworth
12/18/2022 01:38:05 am

Sounds like a great book!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/18/2022 09:21:32 am

Thank you! Hollingsworth is one of the surnames in my husband's family.

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Betty Wojnar
12/18/2022 01:35:39 pm

I love this time in history!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/18/2022 02:16:48 pm

I agree, I really admire the gumption of my forebears.

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Samantha J
12/18/2022 02:56:45 pm

This sounds like such an interesting story. What a difficult life.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/18/2022 02:59:33 pm

This family suffered so many tragedies. I am always amazed at how they had the strength to survive them.

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Danielle S Day
12/18/2022 03:42:52 pm

I like it!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/18/2022 03:46:37 pm

Thank you so much! What's your favorite thing about the book?

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Nickie
12/19/2022 08:05:52 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/19/2022 06:53:50 pm

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it.

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Cynthia C
12/19/2022 12:33:12 pm

It sounds like a very interesting story.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/19/2022 06:53:01 pm

Thank you! I hope you get a chance to read it.

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Debbie P
12/19/2022 11:27:18 pm

This sounds like a great read.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/20/2022 05:25:31 pm

Thank you, I hope you enjoy it!!

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beth shepherd
12/20/2022 01:40:45 pm

This looks like a great read!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/20/2022 05:26:02 pm

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

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Allison Swain
12/22/2022 08:51:32 pm

This sounds like a good read. I like the time era you chose.

Thanks for sharing!

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Susan Blackmon link
12/22/2022 08:54:16 pm

Thank you. Actually the time period is part of the fact!

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Susan Smith
12/23/2022 10:51:11 am

This sounds like a great book. I like the cover and interview.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/28/2022 02:40:20 pm

Thank you so much! I designed the cover.

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Piroska
12/30/2022 04:52:16 pm

The book sounds like a wonderful read. Great cover!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/31/2022 08:56:53 pm

Thank you! I hope you check it out.

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Darla Kidder
12/31/2022 07:19:05 pm

Losing your mom is so heartbreaking , I lost my mom 5 years ago to Stage 4 lung cancer .

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
12/31/2022 08:57:32 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss. Cancer is such a cruel disease.

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Nina Lewis
1/1/2023 10:33:37 am

Sounds like a great read! Thank you! :)

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/1/2023 02:29:53 pm

Thank you! I hope you take the time to check 'her' out!

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Julie Feldermann
1/2/2023 07:29:54 pm

How long does it take to write a book?

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/2/2023 09:14:44 pm

I actually finished the rough draft of Emma in two weeks. I had only planned to write a VERY short story, for my older sister, based on some family stories. I had a two week break from work and thought I'd knock that out and get back to a genealogy project I was working on.
The next thing I knew, Emma was born, and my genealogy project is still sitting on the back burner.
I've always said that when I am researching my family, my ancestors "whisper" to me. Well, with Emma, they were sitting on my shoulder, yelling.

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Daniel M
1/5/2023 06:15:45 pm

like the cover

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/6/2023 07:47:20 am

Thank you! I love designing the covers.

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Beth Klocinski
1/7/2023 09:46:02 am

Using the census to pick names is an interesting method.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/7/2023 09:48:35 am

Thank you! I've actually built a family tree on Ancestry to help me keep the characters straight. Since I've finished the second book, Celey, and the third book, Melinda, is in the works, it's really been helpful.

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Stephanie Liske
1/8/2023 10:45:00 am

I like th book details.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/8/2023 12:50:41 pm

Thank you Stephanie!

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Nova S
1/8/2023 02:24:28 pm

i love historical fiction. they tell such important stories

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/8/2023 06:11:49 pm

I agree! This has been a really interesting experience to me.

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Karin
1/9/2023 07:27:55 am

Thanks for sharing your passion with all of us

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/9/2023 08:08:10 am

You're welcome!

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Cindy Merrill
1/9/2023 12:46:15 pm

As a food Historian and History buff, I enjoy reading stories such as this kind, the genre intrigues me.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/9/2023 05:16:38 pm

How interesting. I'd never heard of a food Historian. The recipe in Emma for Pear Pie and the one for Cold Biscuit Puddin' in Volume II, Celey, are family recipes.

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jill k
1/9/2023 03:56:34 pm

the cover looks great!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/9/2023 05:17:15 pm

Thank you. I love designing covers.

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LeonieT
1/10/2023 06:17:51 am

Sounds like a really interesting read!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/11/2023 07:13:12 am

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.

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Leigh Nichols
1/11/2023 09:50:26 am

FINALLY! A book with some substance. This is a breath of fresh air- I cannot wait to read it! It looks hauntingly beautiful.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/11/2023 02:24:49 pm

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it and would love to see you add a review.

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Kara Gill
1/11/2023 06:51:23 pm

This sounds so good!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/11/2023 07:36:27 pm

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.

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Christina Gail Pearce
1/11/2023 07:02:42 pm

I can't wait to read it!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/11/2023 07:39:05 pm

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it and that you'll leave me a review on amazon or goodreads.

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BILL HOFF
1/11/2023 07:12:49 pm

Looking forward to reading this book

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/11/2023 07:39:39 pm

I hope you enjoy it and that you'll leave me a review. Thank you!

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Alma fisher
1/11/2023 07:13:56 pm

Looks greats I'd give it a read for sure

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/11/2023 07:40:12 pm

Emma is currently being produced as an audio book!

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Jessica Nutt
1/11/2023 08:54:50 pm

Awesome looks great

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 07:45:20 am

Thank you so much.

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Francine A
1/11/2023 09:02:26 pm

The book sounds good

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 07:45:00 am

Thank you! Good luck in the drawing

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Jen R
1/11/2023 09:47:45 pm

The historical fiction book looks interesting to read.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 07:44:38 am

I hope you check it out. I've had lots of great feedback.

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Renata
1/11/2023 11:31:13 pm

Sounds good!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 07:44:05 am

Thank you, I hope you check it out.

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S C
1/12/2023 12:09:27 am

sounds fascinating. It's great you were able to learn about your family history.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 07:43:31 am

I love researching my family.

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Alessandro Pampolino
1/12/2023 12:45:54 am

this is awesome..love it whats next

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 07:43:06 am

I've already released Celey, which tells the story of Emma's grandmother and I'm working on the third volume, Melinda.

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Judy Gregory
1/12/2023 08:50:24 am

How wonderful.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 04:08:49 pm

Thank you!!

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Tiffany Greene
1/12/2023 09:05:39 am

The cover looks great!! Emma sounds like a really interesting story.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 04:08:31 pm

Thank you! I hope you enjoy reading it.

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Candie L
1/12/2023 03:50:19 pm

I think the cover looks intriguing. Thank you

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 04:07:58 pm

Thank you so much. Designing is one of my favorite things to do.

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jason jennings
1/12/2023 06:51:44 pm

great cover cant wait to read

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 09:29:22 pm

Thank you! Enjoy.

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Betty Curran
1/12/2023 07:47:08 pm

I can't wait to read this. I tried my hand at genealogy but with a full time job and a house full of kids I just didn't have time to do the research and I gave up trying.

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 09:31:25 pm

Genealogy can be very time consuming but man it can be rewarding. Maybe you could try small projects like just focus on your four grandparents or a favorite aunt.

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Judy Swann
1/12/2023 09:41:21 pm

I love historical fiction. They blend truth with 'how it could have been also'. These books have the makings of runaway best sellers, which I hope for you in 2023! Thanks for the giveaway. I'll be a supporting patron of these two!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/12/2023 09:47:59 pm

Thank you Judy. The truth in Emma and the prequel, Celey, that I released in December, would surprise many people. I hope you enjoy the books and I'd love it if you'd leave reviews.

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Sand
1/12/2023 10:31:00 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Susan Diane Black Blackmon link
1/13/2023 07:32:58 am

Thank you! I hope you get a chance to read and enjoy it!

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