After researching emigration for my New France historical fiction novel, I am intrigued by immigration stories. This memoir by Christine Sadry caught my eye, because it is a story of a young girl made strong by adversity. She is a member of Gulf Coast Writer Association, and I'm proud to have her as our first … Continue reading Share Saturdays – “13 Years Lost”
Are you already were you wanted to be??
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Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing
Excel spreadsheet, that is. They will help improve your writing skills by keeping your thoughts organized and at your fingertips. I use them for several writing tasks: Character biographies- I use these faithfully–at least for my main characters–so I am consistent with their looks personalities. The title of the spreadsheet is “(book title) characters.” Within … Continue reading Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing
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Where Did French Peasants Get Their Shoes?
That is a big question when writing about the 17th century. Habitants of rural France in 1650 had to use whatever was at hand, make what they needed, or barter their skills for goods. So, where did they get their shoes? As I researched their clothing for my novel, I found one type of shoe … Continue reading Where Did French Peasants Get Their Shoes?
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Friday Finds – French Voyageurs
Isle la Cache is a gem for history buffs. This is where I started to immerse myself in my French Canadian roots. Located on an island in the DesPlaines River, Isle La Cache was likely a rendezvous point for French voyageurs and their Indian trading partners. The Will County Forest Preserve District maintains 107 acres, … Continue reading Friday Finds – French Voyageurs
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 