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 6: Sacrifice
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sacrifice-dakota-love/1139670391?ean=9781666298604 It's time for the beginning of the scariest Allies story arc yet! WHOAAAHHH!!! The Allies, continuing the quest to find ancient Oyate legends, are soon beset by a new villain with powers unlike any they have ever seen. It's up to Wind and the Warrior to solve the mystery and save their team from... 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 →
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 →