Immigration is front and center in the news today. But hasn’t this conundrum hounded this country for most of its existence? Now. it’s our Southwestern borders challenged by an influx of immigrants. During the time of my novel, Shanty Gold, (1849-1853), it was the Northeastern ports, mostly New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The 13-year-old protagonist […]
Author: Jeanne Charters
The Irish Caste System – What Shanty Irish Means
Ah, the Irish. Gotta love ’em. Why, you ask? Because the Irish are complicated in the simplest possible way. Some are absolutely delusional, but always charming. When Irish Eyes are Smiling, you know…With such power in your smile, sure a stone you’d beguile… And some even maintain that charm without booze. Take my mother, Dorothy. […]
“Hello world!” Welcome to my new website
Hello World! You have ventured onto my new website? What do you think? Drop me a line to let me know. Contact Me! This blog is big step for me. My old website was a simple thing, but now I have outgrown it and moved on with this wonderful blog! Yes, me a blogger! I […]