A surprising number of new subscribers to this email newsletter over the past few weeks has had me thinking that maybe I should share more information about the many books I’ve published in the past 15 years, on subjects ranging from long distance sled dog racing to the construction of the Alaska Railroad, and from a physician on the revenue cutter ships which plied Alaskan waters in the gold rush years to the roadhouses which those gold-seekers utilized on the trails.
All of my books are available at my website, Northern Light Media, or from any bookstore or online book seller via special order, just give them the title, the ISBN, and the author’s name (it’s not always me, I’ve published books by several authors).
Among those authors is the prolific award-winning writer Lew Freedman, whose newest title from Northern Light Media, The Greatest Fish Ever Caught, will be available soon. Subtitled Alaska Fishing Tales, the book shares many adventures across the Great Land in pursuit of trout, salmon, halibut, and more.
From Lew’s introduction: “….the mere mention of Alaska and fishing in the same sentence conjures magical images. The scenery engulfing the angler is so special it can be difficult to keep your eyes on the prize when drifting or motoring, or even just standing in waders. Every so often a reminder thought drifts across the brain – I am fishing in Alaska. That provokes an almost immediate involuntary smile because the fleeting awareness is a poke provoking a ‘How lucky am I?’ statement. Those fishing trips turn into adventures and make memories.”
Another book which has my name on it, but which was in truth a labor of love by Alaskan artist Jon Jan Zyle, is The Hope ‘91 Sled Dog Race which covered 1,200 miles from Nome, Alaska to Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, and featured mushers and teams from several countries, including Alaska, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, Japan and Chukotka. The banner above is from the website I built for the Hope ‘91 book and history of the race, where you’ll find details about the book and its many contributors, splendid photographs from the race, and more.
Another book recently published is The History of Women’s Professional Bronc Riding 1904-1940, by Jody Ellen Meanus. In the early 1900’s major rodeos such as the Pendleton Round-Up, Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Calgary Stampede welcomed women bronc riders and often featured them as the star attraction in their top billings to draw in crowds. But during the 1930’s professional rodeo began to undergo a series of decidedly biased changes that ultimately led to the near total demise of women’s roughstock competition. Jody’s full color book details that history, and shares the profiles and photographs of thirty champion women bronc riders who made history in the early days of rodeo.
The best way to view all of the books published by Northern Light Media is to visit the website booklist page, where the cover and a brief description of each book can be found, along with the book’s specifications, a link to a more detailed description, and an ordering link. Stay tuned for our upcoming titles, we’re always working on more great books!
Thanks for reading,
Helen