<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020073/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode Anne-Marie Cannon is joined by author Barbara Stark-Nemon, whose novels span centuries and borders. They dive into Barbara’s newest historical novel, Isabela’s Way, set in Inquisition-era Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, and explore how history lives on through family memory, travel, and storytelling.Topics we cover<ul><li>Isabela’s Way and the history behind it</li><li>The Inquisition and why it’s still misunderstood</li><li>Embroidery as coded communication and safe passage</li><li>Refugee histories and inherited resilience</li><li>“Unexpected allies” and resisting black-and-white narratives</li><li>Emotional truth vs. historical accuracy</li><li>How genealogy and DNA uncover hidden pasts</li><li>Writing as an encore career and the path to publication</li></ul>About Barbara Stark-Nemon Barbara Stark-Nemon is the author of Isabela’s Way, Even in Darkness, and Hard Cider. A self-taught historian and traveler, her work explores resilience, identity, and survival across turbulent historical moments.Connect with Barbara<ul><li>Website: <a href='https://www.barbarastarknemon.com/'>https://www.barbarastarknemon.com</a> </li><li>Substack: <a href='https://barbarastarknemon.substack.com/'>https://barbarastarknemon.substack.com</a> </li><li>Barbara is also available for book clubs (via Zoom or in person when local).</li></ul>More from Armchair Historians<ul><li>Show notes include links to everything discussed, ways to support the show, and a free short story downloadintroducing Bedlam, from Anne-Marie Cannon’s forthcoming historical fiction series.</li><li>Website: <a href='https://www.amcannon.com/'>https://www.amcannon.com</a> </li></ul>Support the show Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Ratings, reviews, and shares help more listeners discover Armchair Historians.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020073/support">Support the show</a> Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/armchairhistorians/'>@armchairhistorians</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians'>https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians</a> Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians'>https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians</a> Ko-fi: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians'>https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions</a>Check out Anne Marie's historical fiction and download free short story: A.M. Cannon website: <a href='https://www.amcannon.com'>www.amcannon.com</a>  <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=965986'>Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!</a>  Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anne-Marie Cannon is joined by author Barbara Stark-Nemon, whose novels span centuries and borders. They dive into Barbara’s newest historical novel, Isabela’s Way, set in Inquisition-era Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, and explore how history lives on through family memory, travel, and storytelling. Topics we coverIsabela’s Way and the history behind itThe Inquisition and why it’s still misunderstoodEmbroidery as coded communication and safe passageRefugee histories and inherited resilience“Unexpected allies” and resisting black-and-white narrativesEmotional truth vs. historical accuracyHow genealogy and DNA uncover hidden pastsWriting as an encore career and the path to publicationAbout Barbara Stark-Nemon Barbara Stark-Nemon is the author of Isabela’s Way, Even in Darkness, and Hard Cider. A self-taught historian and traveler, her work explores resilience, identity, and survival across turbulent historical moments. Connect with BarbaraWebsite: https://www.barbarastarknemon.com Substack: https://barbarastarknemon.substack.com Barbara is also available for book clubs (via Zoom or in person when local).More from Armchair HistoriansShow notes include links to everything discussed, ways to support the show, and a free short story downloadintroducing Bedlam, from Anne-Marie Cannon’s forthcoming historical fiction series.Website: https://www.amcannon.com Support the show Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Ratings, reviews, and shares help more listeners discover Armchair Historians. Support the show Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Check out Anne Marie's historical fiction and download free short story: A.M. Cannon website: www.amcannon.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020073/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode Anne-Marie Cannon is joined by author Barbara Stark-Nemon, whose novels span centuries and borders. They dive into Barbara’s newest historical novel, Isabela’s Way, set in Inquisition-era Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, and explore how history lives on through family memory, travel, and storytelling.Topics we cover<ul><li>Isabela’s Way and the history behind it</li><li>The Inquisition and why it’s still misunderstood</li><li>Embroidery as coded communication and safe passage</li><li>Refugee histories and inherited resilience</li><li>“Unexpected allies” and resisting black-and-white narratives</li><li>Emotional truth vs. historical accuracy</li><li>How genealogy and DNA uncover hidden pasts</li><li>Writing as an encore career and the path to publication</li></ul>About Barbara Stark-Nemon Barbara Stark-Nemon is the author of Isabela’s Way, Even in Darkness, and Hard Cider. A self-taught historian and traveler, her work explores resilience, identity, and survival across turbulent historical moments.Connect with Barbara<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.barbarastarknemon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.barbarastarknemon.com</a> </li><li>Substack: <a href="https://barbarastarknemon.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://barbarastarknemon.substack.com</a> </li><li>Barbara is also available for book clubs (via Zoom or in person when local).</li></ul>More from Armchair Historians<ul><li>Show notes include links to everything discussed, ways to support the show, and a free short story downloadintroducing Bedlam, from Anne-Marie Cannon’s forthcoming historical fiction series.</li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.amcannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amcannon.com</a> </li></ul>Support the show Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Ratings, reviews, and shares help more listeners discover Armchair Historians.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020073/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a> Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armchairhistorians/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@armchairhistorians</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians</a> Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians</a> Ko-fi: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions</a>Check out Anne Marie's historical fiction and download free short story: A.M. Cannon website: <a href="https://www.amcannon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.amcannon.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=965986" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!</a>&nbsp; Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Stitching a Safe Passage: Barbara Stark-Nemon on Isabela’s Way

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What's your favorite history? Each interview on this podcast begins with this one question. Our guests are people who like history and get really excited about a particular time, place or person from our distant or not so distant past. The jumping off point is the place where they became curious then entered the rabbit hole into discovery through their own research fueled by a need to know. We look at history through the filter of other peoples eyes. To Support Armchair Historians: Patreon Ko-fi Support the show

What's your favorite history? Each interview on this podcast begins with this one question. Our guests are people who like history and get really excited about a particular time, place or person from our distant or not so distant past. The jumping off point is the place where they became curious then entered the rabbit hole into discovery through their own research fueled by a need to know. We look at history through the filter of other peoples eyes. To Support Armchair Historians: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ko-fi</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

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