Georgiann Baldino: 50 books

In 1858 Abraham Lincoln was a country lawyer. He entered the Illinois Senate race to oppose Stephen A. Douglas over the expansion of slavery. Seven joint debates unfolded in cliff-hanging installments. The repercussions of their debates shook political foundations all the way to Washington. Author...

Companies with products to sell make all kinds of promises, hoping to snare potential buyers. Author Georgiann Baldino shows how one family took an implied promise of happiness at face value then worked hard to make all their wishes come true. Join Georgiann as she traces one family's success over 60 years.

If a tree falls in a forest and someone hears it, does the tree have an effect? When does watching break the rules? In Georgiann's short story a falling tree interacts with its observer and changes her in a profound way. The boundaries between sight, sounds and reality fall apart. Author Georgiann Baldino reworks the old philosophy question—this time with the tree in charge.

The final dramatic debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas helped redefine America's democracy. Author Georgiann Baldino sets the stage for a clash of political titans. Baldino’s thorough research and keen insights clarify why the Lincoln-Douglas debates hold such enduring importance...

Brad Wilson discovers a priceless early colonial saltbox home. But the listing Realtor refuses to show him the property. Everything about the home is authentic, except an upstairs room with half the space walled off. When Brad tears down the partition, he releases a 300-year old curse. Eighteenth...

The Superintendent of Army Nurses, Dorthea Dix, took one look at Cornelia Hancock and told her to go back home. Rather than argue with "Dragon Dix" Cornelia hid in a baggage car. The date was July 5, 1863, and the train was headed for Gettysburg, where the Civil War's bloodiest battle had...

When Pamela Hollingsworth crashes her car, she gets trapped in a spiritual void. She wants to go back and do her life over. Problem is, she never paid attention to spiritual matters and doesn't know how to ask. The Creator gives Pam a second chance—but not the kind she expects. Author Georgiann Baldino's short fiction shows all near-death experiences are not the same.

Nine years after the wedding a bride wants to repurpose her wedding gown to make a christening dress for her unborn daughter. After so long, the condition of the fabric is a concern. Fortunately the bride preserved it well. Re-using the satin brocade brings a beautiful fabric out of a closet and puts...

Boxes of old slides find new life when they become a computer slide show. Ron watches the parade and recaptures those precious Kodak moments. Georgiann Baldino's short story recalls a simpler time and the joy of precious memories.

In Crosses, Cannons & Coffins author Georgiann Baldino brings a little-known, but true, story of bravery to readers. Relatively few written records exist about women who served as nurses in America's Civil War. Few historians include women hospital workers in their manuscripts. Many history books...

When Dr. Fred Dudley is wounded at Gettysburg, Cornelia Hancock risks her life and reputation to care for him and other Union soldiers. 'Imperfect Union' is a timeless story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Author Georgiann Baldino tells the story of two real people, a...

This short story is based on letters written by Cornelia Hancock, Civil War nurse. Author Georgiann Baldino dramatizes what it took to survive the inhumane conditions. Women who served as nurses came from many different backgrounds, but most served well behind the front. Cornelia Hancock was one of a few who served in field hospitals. Her presence reminded soldiers why they were fighting.

When Aubrey Swann walks in Madame Fattora's side door for composition lessons, he enters a world of imagination. She insists he learn proper rules of harmony, but the outside world makes even stronger demands. Georgiann Baldino's short fiction captures the joy and difficulty of creativity while the main character comes of age.

The scent of newly mowed hay sets off conditioned reflexes, both physical and emotional, that Ben finds impossible to resist. The setting of Georgiann Baldino's short story throws two people together and connects them for life.