Lizzie Borden Took an Axe…or Did She?

October 23, 2025October 26, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Lizzie Borden took and axe and gave her mother 40 whacks.

Are You a Forager?

July 28, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

My work-in-progress historical fiction novel begins in 1650 in France where peasants or habitants live at subsistent levels, especially after droughts and crop failures. To stave off starvation and supplement what they have, they learn from a young age to forage for food. Eleven-year-old, Marie Rochon, also learned the medicinal uses of herbs from her … Continue reading Are You a Forager?

Research for Novel – What do Surgeons Wear?

July 18, 2019July 19, 2019 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Research for my next book. Any medical professionals out there? One of my characters goes in for a surgical procedure and the doctor comes to the waiting room to talk to the family. What is he wearing? Would he have blood on his shirt? Booties on his shoes? A lab coat? Thanks for your … Continue reading Research for Novel – What do Surgeons Wear?