J.L. Oakley
Award-Winning Indie AuthorNovels set in WWII Norway
Novels set in the Pacific Northwest
Hilo Bay Mysteries with a bit of history
About Janet
So glad you came by. I love history and stories, gardening and just being outdoors. (I’ve been tent camping since I was a baby!)
I’ve lived in the Northwest for over 35 years. When I’m not writing, I enjoy delving into local history, looking for little surprises that tell a larger story of my area and the nation’s past, fodder far more novels or non-fiction pieces. I can be found in my garden conversing with chickadees or teaching history hands-on to local grade school students. I churn excellent butter (don’t forget to wash it!) and can spin up a storm.
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After the Curtain Call
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million 1857: 4051. The Voice.— In ordinary conversation, the modulation and proper management of the voice is a point worthy of the attention of young ladies; for a fine and melodious voice “Sweet as music on the water,” makes...
Novel to Reader’s Theater: A New Voice for Tree Soldier
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million 1857? 4037. Reading aloud, speaking, and particularly singing, affords a healthful exercise; while wind-instruments are injurious. I Had a Dream Every author imagines his novel published and on the NY Times Best Seller...
Being Thankful
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million 1857? 2516. The best men throughout all history, have been the most humble. Being Thankful I truly am grateful. Two and a half years after publishing my novel, Tree Soldier, wonderful things have been happening. The story...