Ok, that was 1969. I’m throwing back to 1650 when hair was such a bother for peasants. Girls younger than twelve could leave their hair loose or braided. Once a girl reached puberty, she was expected to cover her hair, perhaps braid it and gather it under her cap for modesty. Keeping the hair under … Continue reading Bad Hair Day?
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Untamed – Netflix Series
People lose interest fast, so a good elevator pitch…or 30-second synopsis of your novel is a must. Find the essence of your book and relate it to listeners in an exciting, action-oriented way that answers the listener’s questions… What’s in it for me? Why should I care? A short-cut to capture their interest is to … Continue reading Untamed – Netflix Series
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Monday Mystery – What the heck are these?
As I write my historical fiction, I come across words and things new to me, so I must look them up. It's amazing what one can learn by doing the research. If this question ever comes up on trivia night, I'll have the answer! Honey bees are in serious decline lately, but before 1620 there … Continue reading Monday Mystery – What the heck are these?
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Share Saturdays – “13 Years Lost”
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”
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Are you already were you wanted to be??
I like this idea. https://georgikisyov.com/2025/07/29/wasnt-it-your-dream/?page_id=539
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 