The poorest of peasants in France in the 17th century did not have horses, mules, carts, and carriages. They traveled on foot and, by necessity, carried whatever they could–but only what they needed. They used baskets, wooded frames, cross-body satchels, fardes (like a hobo’s bindle,) and sac à dos — literally, ‘bag for the back.’ … Continue reading Time Travel Tuesday
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Mystery Monday-I like mine cozy
My debut mystery novel, Rim to Rim- Death in the Grand Canyon is an Adventure Mystery because it doesn’t quite fit the criteria for a cozy mystery––but almost. Here’s the story behind the story…I was on a five-day backpacking trip with the Sierra Club from the Grand Canyon’s north rim, down and across the floor … Continue reading Mystery Monday-I like mine cozy
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Story Circle Review of “Rim To Rim”
It's always exciting to have an unexpected review pop up in my e-mails. Here's the surprise of the day from Story Circle Book Reviews. An excerpt from the Story Circle review of Rim to Rim: "The book's characters, who besides the villains and protagonist, include a dewy-eyed young woman, a seasoned Grand Canyon ranger, and an … Continue reading Story Circle Review of “Rim To Rim”
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All The Way from Britain!
The world truly is getting smaller. Upon receiving this review from Ian Mathie, I checked him out on-line. Somehow my novel made it's way to him in England, and he was kind enough to write a review on Amazon: 5.0 out of 5 stars Turmoil and treachery on the trek of a lifetime, July 18, … Continue reading All The Way from Britain!
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Surprise Review of RIM TO RIM
I was shocked to find this review in my e-mail inbox. How cool to get a complete, complimentary, and unsolicited comment. Rim to Rim - Death in the Grand Canyon by Jeanne Meeks. "This is an action-packed mystery with lots of information about the Grand Canyon and backpacking. I found it absolutely spell-binding both in plot … Continue reading Surprise Review of RIM TO RIM
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 