Voyagers: Homeland to Heartland follows a Norwegian immigrant family’s journey from the rugged valleys of Norway to the windswept prairies of Nebraska. What first drew you to transform your family history into fiction rather than memoir or nonfiction? Though Voyagers: Homeland to Heartland is based on a true… Read More
As an avid and discerning reader, Murphy is a trusted source for five-star books. Although choosing a favorite was not easy, he clearly recommends Field of Memories: A Tapestry of Heartwarming Short Stories. Good choice, Murphy—others seem to agree. Field of Memories by D.L. Norris… Read More
An enthralling short story collection—one of the best I’ve read this year. Highly recommended! ~ Pikasho Deka, Reader’s Favorite
Voyagers: Homeland to Heartland is the kind of historical fiction that quietly draws you in and refuses to let go. Through the struggles and triumphs of a Norwegian family forging a new life on the Nebraska prairie, the novel captures both the hardship of immigrant… Read More
Voyagers: Homeland to Heartland is a sweeping, multi-generational saga inspired by true family history, tracing a Norwegian immigrant family’s journey from the rugged valleys of Norway to the windswept prairies of Nebraska. Rooted in the author’s own heritage, the story follows Kittil and Marte Dyrebu… Read More
Literary Titan praises the book’s warmth, polish, and emotional authenticity, noting the power of its “smooth and polished” storytelling and its “kitchen-table honesty.” D. L. Norris is proud to announce that her acclaimed book, Field of Memories: A Tapestry of Heartwarming Short Stories, has been… Read More
“D. L. Norris is a great storyteller with a unique gift for writing details that embellish the narrative, capture the emotional depth of the characters, and infuse the story with realism.” ~ The Book Commentary For the month of April, you can download one or… Read More
“Readers will delight in following the family’s incredible journey and witnessing how courage and hope carry them through the many challenges they face.” Voyagers: Homeland to Heartland is based on D. L. Norris’s own family history and rings with authenticity. Opening in nineteenth-century Norway, like… Read More
Across Oceans to Windswept Prairies: A Journey that Carved a Lasting Legacy Voyagers: Homeland to Heartland is a sweeping, multi‑generational saga inspired by true family history, tracing a Norwegian immigrant family’s journey from the rugged valleys of Norway to the windswept prairies of Nebraska. Rooted… Read More
Field of Memories is a memoir told through a long chain of short, self-contained stories sharing moments from all stages of life and touching on themes of gratitude, faith, and remembering. How did you decide which memories belonged in the book? Choosing which memories to include… Read More
