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Charlotte and Other Heroines

About the time I returned to college to study creative writing, my aunt tidied up her attic. One treasure she unearthed - a box of letters my maternal grandparents exchanged during WW I. Jackpot! I needed a class project, and a pile of beautiful letters had fallen...

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Thanks, Dad

Thanks, Dad

When I finally hit babysitting age, I had big dreams for the wads of cash I'd soon stuff into my faded jean pockets. Topping my list - my very own record albums. I'd had enough of Elton John to last a lifetime (sorry, Elton). Unfortunately, my older sister had...

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10 Bookish Things About Me

10 Bookish Things About Me

My biggest book crush at this very moment? The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Favorite book of all time?  Other than the Bible, of course, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I know, everybody picks it, but there’s a reason it’s a classic. One of my earliest memories?...

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What People Are Saying

"Three Things I loved about this book: 1. I fell in love with Arno and Hattie. 2. The sayings and songs of WW I: I found myself singing 'Over Here, Over There' and I want to join a knitting brigade! 3. The promise of more books by Patti Stockdale. I want more!"

- Debbie Macomber, New York Times #1 Best-Selling Author

"Charming and moving, Three Little Things tells a sweet story of two wounded souls. Hattie and Arno are appealing characters, and their personal growth and their building romance will draw you in. The novel also sheds light on women's roles on the Home Front in WW I and the persecution of German-Americans, something rarely discussed. With touches of both humor and depth, this story is a keeper."
- Sarah Sundin, best-selling author
"A beautiful story, beautifully told. Patti Stockdale's debut marks her as an author to watch!"
- Roseanna M. White, author
"Three Little Things is a beautiful, sweet war-time romance. The letters will melt your heart."
- Kimberly Woodhouse, best-selling author
"Patti Stockdale's debut novel Three Little Things pulls readers from one chapter to the next until they turn the final page. With compelling characters, historical charm, and a finely-honed plot, this historical romance earns my highest recommendation. I eagerly await more compelling fiction from Patti Stockdale."
- Shelly Beach, Christy, Selah, Reader's Favorite, and Golden Scroll Award Winner
"Patti Stockdale brings the beauty and sacrifice of the World War I era vibrantly to life with her debut novel. Brimming with longing, courage, and romance, Three Little Things will whisk you away and leave you yearning for more. A truly stunning debut!
- Tara Johnson, author of Where Dandelions Bloom
"Patti Stockdale was inspired by her grandparent's WW I love letters. The result is her debut novel Three Little Things. Stockdale's powerful attention to detail reflects hours of research depicting the reality of life during WW I. It chronicles the lives of Iowans Arno Kreger and Hattie Waltz and how they kept connected by letter writing. Stockdale's deft storytelling effortlessly weaves from the letters to the action showing how war affects not only those headed overseas, but also the ones left behind. Three Little Things is a definite 'must-read.'"
- Mary Jedlicka Humston, coauthor of Mary & Me: A Lasting Link Through Ink

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