Distant Shores by Kristin Hannah is an insightful, character-driven novel that explores marriage, how a wife may see herself, and the quiet ways people grow apart—and sometimes back together. The story of Elizabeth and Jack feels realistic, especially in how it portrays the ups and downs of long-term relationships. As much as I liked reading … Continue reading Review of Distant Shores
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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?
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Gossip and News: How 17th Century French Peasants Shared Information
We can’t live without our phones, email, TV, and podcasts. How did the people of yore manage? In a 17th-century French village, news traveled at the pace of footsteps and farm carts, stitched together by habit, ritual, and the human love of a good story. Most peasants lived within a few kilometers of one another … Continue reading Gossip and News: How 17th Century French Peasants Shared Information
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Creative DIY Marketing: Design Your Own Bookmarks
Some would say my time is better spent writing, but I’ve had a heck of a good time designing my book covers, business cards, posters for book fairs, book signings, art shows, and other book selling opportunities. That’s creative, too, right? I’ve used PicMonkey.com, for years to edit my digital photographs or use their stock photos … Continue reading Creative DIY Marketing: Design Your Own Bookmarks
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Choosing Character Names
cyndi Lauper and peasant girl could never exchange names.
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 