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Dana Abbott Celich Writes



It's Beginning to Seem Real...
I've just been informed that my profile is now listed in the Elk Lake Publishing website author section. It's a bit dream-like to see the...
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Feb 101 min read
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I've joined the Elk Lake Publishing Family!
Woohoo! I’m so excited to share that I’ve signed a contract with Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. to publish my second novel, Of Gentlemen and...
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Jan 301 min read
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"Of Gentlemen and Heroes" Wins FCWC Award
Exciting news! Of Gentlemen and Heroes won 2nd place in the historical fiction category at the 2024 Florida Christian Writers Conference...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Regency London: Royal Hospital Chelsea
Did you know that the Royal Hospital Chelsea visited by Charissa in The Soul of a Stranger is still in existence? It was founded in 1682...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Canine Confessions
Commodore and Sprite, the little white fluffy dogs in The Soul of a Stranger, are based on my own pups, Tigger (aka Commodore) and Tiger...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Some Catchy Titles!
In "The Soul of a Stranger," Penelope reads a novel called "Memoirs of an Old Wig." Believe it or not, that's a real book! Here are a...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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A Bright Spot in my Day
I'm always inspired at my day job, thanks to my friend Sue Stevenson! A great quote on the mug reads, "Let other pens dwell on guilt and...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Regency London: Hookham's Circulating Library
Hookham's Circulating library in London was a real place. Founded in 1764, it offered readers around 8,000 titles, so I'm sure Charissa's...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Kirkus Reviews: "The Soul of a Stranger"
"A smooth and ultimately redemptive Christian historical tale." Kirkus Reviews. I'm thrilled to share that The Soul of a Stranger...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Welcome to Dana Abbott Celich Writes!
Welcome to the DAC-Writes Blog! Here I'll post tidbits about my books, especially historical background you might find interesting. Many...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
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