Hester’s Journey by Dale Marie Taylor has been distinguished by the Eric Hoffer Book Awards Contest as 2026 category finalist! 
U.S. Review of Books —
“This is historical fiction at its best, suffused with romance, drama, and a fair amount of action. The presence of tenacious characters such as Hester, Easter, and Awinta is just one winning aspect of a solid and dynamic narrative that is as much about characters finding their own path as it is about the war that revolves around them.” — by Phillip Zozzaro
Read the full review here.
For the Love of Minnie is a 2026 historical fiction finalist in the Georgia Independent Author Association.
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.
Tell your stories — a video message from Dale Marie
Carrie’s Song–Finalist in the Indie Book Awards for African American Fiction
Indie Award Finalist for Carrie’s Song
Separate book pages (See menu above too.)
Hester’s Journey (Information page)
Carrie’s Song (Information page)
For the Love of Minnie (Information page)
The Music They Made (Information page)
Stand By Me (Information page)
Lucas the Cat — Lucas the Cat is a children’s book for ages 4-8. Lucas is at an animal shelter wishing for a new home. Find out whether he finds his new home. The book is available at Amazon as a print book.
(Lemon Squeezy is a processing platform which allows you to buy digital copies of books straight from the author.)
Lucas the Cat at Lemon Squeezy
Georgia Forest Bathing: Put on your hiking boots and get outdoors
Dale Marie’s nature and hiking book, Georgia Forest Bathing: Put on your hiking boots and get outdoors is available at various ebook and print retail outlets.
See more about the book at its dedicated Georgia Forest Bathing page.
Georgia Forest Bathing at Lemon Squeezy
A Home for Easter — A Home for Easter is an historical novel exploring Cherokee culture, identity, and belonging; set against the backdrop of changing American traditions. Easter avoids the Trail of Tears while protecting her unborn baby.
A Home for Easter at Lemon Squeezy
Hester’s Journey — Hester’s Journey is 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. Along the way to her destiny, she finds romance.
Hester’s Journey at Lemon Squeezy
For the Love of Minnie — For the Love of Minnie is 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. Hers is a romance shredded by cultural inhibitions.
For the Love of Minnie at Lemon Squeezy
Carrie’s Song — Carrie’s Song is 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., Carrie falls in love with Edward, who goes off to war.
Carrie’s Song at Lemon Squeezy
The Music They Made — The Music They Made is based on the true life story of Carrie and Edward Smith; they move from the South to Chicago prior to the Great Migration and experience the challenges of Northern culture while they help the thousands of Blacks who migrate from the South.The Music They Made at Lemon Squeezy
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.
The World of Gunter — If you read the book Stand by Me and want to see pictures featuring Gunter, click on the link The World of 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 (finalist in the Eric Hoffer Awards), For the Love of Minnie (finalist in the Georgia Independent Author Association)— part of the Apple Hill Series and Carrie’s Song (finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards) 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 stories passed down through generations.
Available as ebooks and print books at various retailers.
If you would like to gift a book to someone, here are some guidelines.
On Amazon (Kindle)
- Go to the Amazon product page for my ebook.
- Look on the right side of the page for the “Buy for others” box.
- Select your quantity and click “Buy for others” (or “Give as a gift”).
- Enter your friend’s email address, pick a delivery date, and add a personal message.
Note: They can read it on a Kindle device or using the free Kindle app on any phone or tablet! Also, ensure your recipient is in the same country as you to prevent region-lock redemption issues.
On Apple Books
- Open the Apple Books app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Search for my book and tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow).
- Tap “Gift” from the menu.
- Enter the recipient’s email address, customize your message, choose the date you want it sent, and complete your checkout.
On Barnes & Noble (Nook)
- Visit the Barnes & Noble website and find the Nook Book page for my title.
- Click the “Buy As Gift” button right below the main purchase button.
- Fill out the recipient’s email address, add a gift note, schedule the delivery date, and check out. [1]
On Kobo or Google Play
- Google Play: Open the Google Play Store, find the book, tap More (three dots) at the top, and select “Gift”.
- Kobo: Because Kobo does not support gifting individual ebook titles directly, the best option is to send a Kobo eGift Card along with a link to my book so they can purchase it instantly!
Books by Dale Marie Taylor are published by Narrativemagic Press — narrativemagic.com
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