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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The Brisling Code
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million 1857 4282. The Weather and the Blood. – In dry, sultry weather the heat ought to be counteracted by means of a cooling diet. To this purpose, cucumbers, melons, and juicy fruit are subservient A Cover at Last & an...
Shetland Noir: A criminal affair
What's in Mrs Hale's Receipts for the Millions 1857? 4097. Letter-writing. – Great care and attention should be devoted to epistolary correspondence, as nothing exhibits want of taste and judgment so much as a slovenly letter. A wish fulfilled Last July, before...
Another Grand Adventure of History and Writing
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million? 4356. Common Carriers. – The owners of a steamboat are responsible to shippers of goods as common carriers. Common carriers, if they make a wrong delivery, are responsible for any loss. Shetland Noir I don't plan to...