Author: jeannemeeks

I write mysteries. I also bike long distances, quilt, backpack, canoe, and play tennis, golf, and pickleball, Now that I've retired, I live a fun-filled life.

Writer’s Marketing Tip

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Writers Wednesday - Marketing Tip Authors are tempted to hand out 2”x6” bookmarks to introduce themselves to prospective readers because they are in the book business. It’s a good tie-in, but there’s a better, cheaper way to provide your contact information and display your books on an attractive marketing piece.  Most economical -  Business cards … Continue reading Writer’s Marketing Tip

Mystery Monday – A Peasant’s View of Life

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Peasants of 1650 in France had many mysteries in their lives. The most bewildering mysteries came from the ranks of the nobility and the royal class. Noble intrigues were more than court gossip and conspiracies. Peasant heard the rumors and saw them as mysteries of power. They spilled over into peasant life in very real … Continue reading Mystery Monday – A Peasant’s View of Life

From The Eyes of Darkness

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A gripping and beautifully written story. From the Eyes of Darkness is literary fiction at its best. In this a beautifully written and powerful story, the author, Laura Fuller, sheds light on the issues of abuse. The harrowing journey of her protagonist, Jessa, illustrates that healing is not a destination but a lifelong process. Laura’s … Continue reading From The Eyes of Darkness

Friday Finds

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Meet Sara Russell. She's a great find for research into my historical fiction novel. Sara knows a ton about the French voyageurs and life in New France.  I met Sara at a voyageurs re-enactment at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville, IL.  She is both an re-enactor and the interpretive naturalist for the Will County … Continue reading Friday Finds

Throwback Thursday – Smokin’ Weed

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My granddaughter found this photo in a family album.  She thought we were pretty cool, until I told her it was a costume party.  Ah, the good ole days. Peasants smoked weed, I mean, actual weeds like mullein, coltsfoot, nettle, rosemary, sage for medicinal purposes to clear the lungs, sharpen the mind, and protect against … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Smokin’ Weed