Ck K Van DamCK Van Dam is a daughter of the Dakota prairies. She writes historical fiction/western romance about strong women who have built our nation and our world. Her series, On the Dakota Frontier, includes Proving Her Claim, Lone Tree Claim and Medicine Creek Claim. The fourth book, Iron Horse Claim, was just released in May. She recently published a middle grade book entitled When the Chokecherries Bloom for younger readers. Read More Read Less