by danelljones | Dec 12, 2018 | The Latest
POP QUIZ: How many books are published in the U.S. each month? ANSWER: 50,000. Or maybe 100,000. The experts disagree. Either way, it’s mind-boggling. For our purposes here, let’s stick with 50,000. Remember, that’s 50,000 books each month. Just to keep...
by danelljones | Nov 12, 2018 | The Latest
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War. Here in Billings, Montana, and in other towns and cities and cemeteries around the globe, people gathered together to remember, to honor, to mourn. Lest we forget. But two million men who served in...
by danelljones | Oct 26, 2018 | The Latest
October is Black History Month in the U.K. A time to reflect on the role people of African descent have played in the making of a great nation. But it is also time to consider the struggles of black people. If my research on A.B.C. Merriman-Labor has taught me...
by danelljones | Oct 12, 2018 | The Latest
One month ago, I wondered what Montanans would think of the story of A.B.C.Merriman-Labor. After travelling nearly 800 miles, I have my answer. They loved it. Montana officially met A.B.C. Merriman-Labor at official U.S. launch party for the book at the Billings...
by danelljones | Sep 5, 2018 | The Latest
The butter is softening on the counter for the cupcakes. Ditto for the cream cheese for the cucumber sandwiches. In about an hour, I will be elbow-deep in flour. It’s happening. And I couldn’t be more excited! Today is the launch of An African in Imperial...