Notes From The Frontier
- Jan 14
- 1 min read

Happy New Year - A Little Late

Sorry I've been missing in action again. As I mentioned in late December, I just had a kidney transplant. My hero husband was my donor! (See my December at bottom.) I had a little relapse in January, but I'm doing fine now.

I guess I was anxious to get back in the saddle, after missing most of 2022 because of my kidney failure. I have so much more energy and am rarin' to go!

I hope to start posting regularly, at least twice a week and with some brand new posts. My "dogged" editor, Reggie, will be looking over my shoulder and making sure I keep my promises.

In the meantime, we hope you all have begun the new year in fine health and spirits.

As the great writer, C.S. Lewis, once said: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” May this year bring you closer to your dreams. See you down the road...

Posted January 14, 2023.

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Deborah Hufford

Author, Notes from the Frontier

Deborah Hufford is an award-winning author and magazine editor with a passion for history. Her popular NotesfromtheFrontier.com blog with 100,000+ readers has led to an upcoming novel! Growing up as an Iowa farmgirl, rodeo queen and voracious reader, her love of land, lore and literature fired her writing muse. With a Bachelor's in English and Master's in Journalism from the University of Iowa, she taught students of Iowa's Writer's Workshop, then at Northwestern University, Marquette and Mount Mary. Her extensive publishing career began at Better Homes & Gardens, includes credits in New York Times Magazine, New York Times, Connoisseur, many other titles, and serving as publisher of The Writer's Handbook.

Deeply devoted to social justice, especially for veterans, women, and Native Americans, she has served on boards and donated her fundraising skills to Chief Joseph Foundation, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), Homeless Veterans Initiative, Humane Society, and other nonprofits.

Deborah's soon-to-be released historical novel, BLOOD TO RUBIES weaves indigenous and pioneer history, strong women and clashing worlds into a sweeping saga praised by NYT bestselling authors as "crushing," "rhapsodic," "gritty," and "sensuous." Purchase BLOOD TO RUBIES online beginning June 9. Connect with Deborah on DeborahHufford.com, Facebook, and Instagram.