Published by Narrativemagic Press, narrativemagic.com
__________________________________________________________Dale Marie Taylor writes historical fiction centered on women’s lives, cultural heritage, and personal resilience across pivotal moments in American history. Her stories focus on history, women’s lives, culture, survival and personal growth. Dale Marie writes of mythic ancestry as she lends voice to the lives of ancestors.
Carrie’s Song–Finalist in the Indie Book Awards for African American Fiction
Indie Award Finalist for Carrie’s Song
A Home for Easter. Hester’s Journey Carrie’s Song
A Home for Easter — A historical novel exploring Cherokee culture, identity, and belonging, set against the backdrop of changing American traditions.
Hester’s Journey — A Civil War-ear historical novel following a woman’s struggle for survival and independence in a nation divided by conflict. The daughter of Easter, Hester becomes a part of the African American Apple Hill community.
For the Love of Minnie — An inspirational love story about a woman’s resilience and dedication to family in the Jim Crow South. The daughter of Hester, Minnie struggles for acceptance in Apple Hill’s African American community.
Carrie’s Song — A historical coming of age novel about a young woman pursuing education, self-determination, and a broader place in the world. Set in Nashville, Tenn.
The Music They Made — Based on the true life story of Carrie and Edward Smith, the move from the South to Chicago prior to the Great Migration and experience the challenges of Northern culture.
Stand by Me — In a departure for her usual historical writing, Dale Marie wrote a book about the bond she shares with her service dog, Gunter.
Dale Marie in her garden
Dale Marie Taylor is known for her captivating historical fiction novels, including A Home for Easter, Hester’s Journey, For the Love of Minnie — part of the Apple Hill Series and Carrie’s Song and The Music They Made part of the Flight of the Heart Series. Dale Marie has embarked on a literary journey to pay homage to her roots through the art of storytelling.
Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of her own family history, she skillfully weaves narratives that transport readers to different eras, capturing the essence of bygone times. Her novels are a testament to her commitment to preserving and sharing the stories passed down through generations.
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