https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anpetu-sakowin-dakota-love/1139984903?ean=9781668526514 Hello, heroes! After a fierce battle with a deadly telepath, the Allies recover, and celebrate. The fight of their lives was not easy, and the Allies treasure their time together as never before - because they know the weight of the battles they fight. Taking a day of rest, the Allies band together as... Continue Reading →
Battleground: The Allies: Hearth and Home Book 7 by Dakota Love
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/battleground-dakota-love/1139818267?ean=9781668508640 Hello, heroes! After the terrible cliffhanger last issue ended on, the Allies find themselves fighting for the life of one of their dearest friends in this incredible story! Faced with a dark telepath who will stop at nothing to accomplish her evil goals, the Allies find the fight of their lives in BATTLEGROUND! Will... Continue Reading →
The Allies: Hearth and Home Book 5: Mazakute
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mazakute-dakota-love/1139429432?ean=9781666284522 The Allies are hot on the trail for their new quest, seeking out the ancient legends and stories of the Oyate Tribe. There's just one liiiitle thing they have to take care of first. Amethyst needs new maternity wear! Travelling to the city of New Ilia for some power shopping, Amethyst, River, the Ranger,... Continue Reading →
The REAL Phantom of the Opera? Zitkala Sa and the Sun Dance Opera
So, opening Google today in order to check my email, I see this Google doodle about Zitkala Sa, a Nakota Indian woman who was an activist, writer, and composer. Being a researcher and lover of Dakota Indian culture, I followed the rabbit trail Google had set up for me. All over the internet, I found... Continue Reading →
Dakota Love’s Allies, Reality: Hearth and Home Book Two Available on Barnes and Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reality-dakota-love/1138786683?ean=9781666245776 Hello, everyone! Join the Allies for the second book in the all-new Hearth and Home series. The Cleric, struggling to overcome the battle fatigue of the past, finds new hope in the addition of three adorable baby ducks to the team? But, where will the ducks sleep? Trying to find a solution sparks a... Continue Reading →
Our Own Back Yard – The NEW Allies Series by Dakota Love Debuts on Barnes and Noble!
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/our-own-back-yard-dakota-love/1138585999?ean=9781666235197 Alriiiiiight! Here is the VERY FIRST Issue in an all-new Allies series! Book One of The Allies: Hearth and Home debuts NOW on Barnes and Noble.com! The new series is a good "jumping on point" for new readers of the Allies universe. These heroes have been through a lot, and book one re-introduces the... Continue Reading →
The History of the Dakota Bible (Dakota Wowapi Wakan)
Boy, has this been a mad week! The flu, tons of homework, storms, and homesteading together really take it out of you! Here's a paper I wrote for my history class. My great-grandmother was Dakota, and I love the Dakota people. Here's a brief history of the Bible in Dakota, and its key role in... Continue Reading →
The NEW Allies: Family and Friends by Dakota Love! Book 24: The Wind and the Warrior
Here it is, folks! After the horror of finals, and the struggle of the internet apocalypse, the New Allies book is finally ready to be shipped to YOUR hands! https://www.amazon.com/Allies-Family-Friends-Warrior-Alllies-ebook/dp/B07PK4KM4Y/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=dakota+love+allies+wind+and+warrior&qid=1552943616&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmrnull This adventure is amazing. Following the clues on the ancient Wampum belt, the Allies travel to the Sacred Wind Cave a holy site for the... Continue Reading →
The Allies: Family and Friends Book 23: O, Canada!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBQVB34 The newest book in the Allies series just released! And yes, it is VERY Canadian! I think that it's always a great idea to show case national symbols in writing. Every country, state, and province has so many symbols that are beautiful and rich in history. The lovely lady on the cover is Lady... Continue Reading →
The Allies Christmas Special! “The Gifts of Christmas” by Dakota Love!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1790894085 Here it is - the FIRST EVER Allies Christmas special!!! I'm so excited!!! In this fun-filled volume, Amethyst tries to show the time-lost Heyawata the new world in which he now lives. But not all goes according to plan, as strange undercurrents and an unseen villain add to the mayhem. Heyawata feels overwhelmed,... Continue Reading →