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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What's in Mrs. Hales Receipts for the Million 1857? 678. An Excellent Pen Wiper for Steel Pens --Fill a short wide-mouth vial with shot, the smaller the better. When ever it is necessary to clean the pen, rub it up and own in the shot. This much more effectual than...
HURRAH for the HOLIDAYS
What's in Mrs. Hale's Receipt for the Million 1857? 000. Mrs. Hale is speechless at the raw commercialism of the times. All she can say is have a wonderous holiday. And mind your comportment. Enjoy these ads from the Alta California 1857. Christmas as we know it was...
Guest Author M.M. Bennetts
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 2585. Never tattle, nor repeat in one society any scandal or personal matter you hear in another. Guest Writer M.M. Bennetts, author Of Honest Fame Wonderful thing, the internet. You can meet the most fabulous...