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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Good news for The Jøssing Affair
What's in Mrs. Hale Receipts for the Millions 1857? A word to the Young.— Never be cast down by trifles. If a spider breaks his thread twenty times, twenty times will he mend it again. I don't think anyone has much more to say about 2020. It's been a hard year with...
Historyteller’s Scavanger Hunt
Welcome to Historytellers Scavenger Hunt! This is a hunt dedicated to novels historically set in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s where all genre are welcome. You’ll get the opportunity to discover new authors, new stories and to meet and talk to other readers who love this...
A New Look
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipt for the Millions 1857? Scrape your shoes and use the mat. Welcome to my new website. It's been months in the making and frankly, needed a complete overhaul. So here it is. What do I hope to have for you? Better layout and...