JL Oakley~Historical fiction author

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Historian, writer of historical fiction. Retired museum educator. Garden, books, and bird lover. Skills: can churn and wash butter, write in 19th century cursive & wield beater and froe. https://www.jloakleyauthor.com/

Plume cloud from a fire in British Columbia 100 miles north of my home in WA state.
The cover to an audible book showing a Norwegian fishing boat after from a submarine chaser bringing agents and arms from England.
A walkway with flowers and trees growing on each side with a little free library at the top.
a graphic showing the steps of Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg where the Union Army's 2nd division had their hospital.
Four young men carrying packs who are part of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936
Official photo of the lawn at the White House --green before and like an industrial site after it was destroyed for a wrestling match.
The set of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet musical. Bass player, piano, drum set, trumpet and sax
Grave marker for George Ham Cannon, 1st medal of honor WWII, my mom's cousin.
A red phone booth in Bergen, Norway, now a little library.
A series of fishing huts in Norway with book cover.
An ad for the novel Mist-chi-mas. Shows a 19th century woman above a Haida canoe.
A ad for a 99 cent deal on a historical novel set in PNW 1860.
A former telephone booth in Bergen, Norway, now a little library. It's painted red.
A Free Little Library (a box of books on a post) with Easter Eggs around it.
Cover to mystery book with palm trees and a coconut in the water in front.
A poster for the samurai movie, Goyokin, showing two samurai fighting in the snow.
A photo of the entrance to Floibenen in Bergen, Norway.
A poster showing the 12 authors who will reading this weekend and the cover to my novel, Mist-chi-mas showing a 19th century woman and a Haida canoe.
A calm lake on a cold sunny day.
LIttle dog in a basket.
A videogram with an audio snippet from my novel, The Quisling Factor.
Women making lefse, a traditional Norwegian food made from potatoes.
2 four by four inch brass medals set into a sidewalk honoring the Jews who lived in the house, but were sent to Auschwitz and killed.
The cover to The Quisling Factor showing a square fort in Norway covered in snow.
A sign set up warning about a shark sighting on Nawilliwilli Bay, Kauai.
No King handmade posters.
A No Kings poster with King Goerge from Hamilton & our wonderful NW kingfisher bird. Sign says No Kings.
a hand written 2006 note from my son saying he was well and in good hands with God.
The home of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.
Location of Shetland character Jimmy Perez's old place.
SS waffen belt buckle with skull
Tiny gray tabby kitten with kinky tail and white paws.
Author as Colonial Barbie doll.
A collection of illegal newspapers from WWII Norway.
A tin showing flint and steel, tea and other items used in 19th kitchen.