by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 2, 2016 | Comedy, Dramatizing History, Filmmaking, Luke Historians
This is my first short film in the works, and a production that I hope will benefit all of my readers. Learn more about it at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/time-travel-to-1787/x/2854816#/ Thank you for your consideration!
by Amanda Read Sheik | Mar 11, 2016 | Journal, Literary Projects
Indiana’s 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State is a collection of biographical essays compiled by Linda C. Gugin and James E. St. Clair in honor of the Indiana Bicentennial. My essay is about Dr. Harvey Wiley (1844-1930), and can be found on page 376....
by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 15, 2016 | Filmmaking, Literary Projects, Sketch Diary
Check out this new video book series at www.facebook.com/CuteGirlsRead!
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 22, 2016 | Dramatizing History, History Author Show, World Views
Tolstoy was a household name when I was growing up because my father’s master thesis at Cornell University centered on the insightful Russian author and his passion for education. There is much to learn about the former soldier and teacher whose writing...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 14, 2016 | Book Reviews, Politics, Wit, World Views
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country,” Benjamin Franklin reportedly mused. “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty,” Apostle Paul explained many centuries earlier. This pattern is the life story of Rafael Cruz and America...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 30, 2015 | History Author Show, Luke Historians
This Christmas I produced a special episode for the History Author Show. Read more about it at LukeHistorians.com, and listen to the podcast at HistoryAuthor.com. December 25, 2015 – Traditionally, December 25th has been celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ. But...