While writing my historical novel,, I have become enamored by all things historical, even when it's from different centuries. I love listening to re-enactors of all sorts and will drive a long way to see their portrayals of famous people and hear the stories….almost first-hand. Megan Wells has been bringing historical figures to life for … Continue reading Hooked on History
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Historical Fiction in Review
The Home for Unwanted Girls My search for historical fiction set in Quebec led me to this book by Joanna Goodman. The novel I’m writing is set in a convent in France two hundred years earlier, but I thought this book would give me a feel for what life might be like for an orphan … Continue reading Historical Fiction in Review
Book Marketing
I sold out of The Neighbor's Wife at the Legends CC craft fair. Successful day. And it was my first time using Square to accept credit cards. Game changer. I would have lost sales if I insisted on cash. What method do you use to accept payment? What's the easiest and most reliable for you? … Continue reading Book Marketing
Would Trombone Shorty Play a Flute?
We went with friends to see Trombone Shorty in concert in Naples. He plays New Orleans-style jazz and blues and put on a foot-tappin’ good show. It was an unexpectedly fun evening. I especially liked his trombone and the two guitarists’ solos. That got me to thinking about music in the 17th century…How would French … Continue reading Would Trombone Shorty Play a Flute?
Room for Romance?
Valentine’s Day has become Valentine’s week and has me thinking. Should I include a romantic interest in the historical novel I’m currently writing? My little French peasant, Marie, is only twelve, but she could find puppy love with the young goat herder who came to her rescue. Romance creeps in on all my books. The … Continue reading Room for Romance?
