Favorite Characters
As an author of historical fiction, I’m often asked who my favorite character is. Particularly, I’m asked about the fictional characters, because the historical figures
Tag: history
Making a Further Spectacle of Yourself
Last month I discussed what the nearsighted young ladies of the 19th century did to avoid walking into walls and other people (though walking into
Making a Spectacle of Yourself
I am, alas, blind as a bat. I’ve worn glasses since fourth grade (and probably needed them in third), and just can’t imagine what I
Almack’s Again: the “Marriage Mart”
Modern readers can certainly understand how Almack’s was the place to be, the most exclusive of exclusive social venues, because that concept is timeless…but there’s
Werewolves Stalked Me
Werewolves Stalked Me Originally published April 2012 by Phyllis Irene Radford I had a book come out today here on The Book View Café, Guardians of
Chocolate as a Weapon
Originally published April, 2021 by Jill Zeller I wanted to find out if chocolate had ever been used to kill someone, outside of adding poison
1917: Getting Down and Dirty (in the Garden)
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the US’s entry into World War I…a topic which I happened to do a lot of research on
1917: Wartime Recipes
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the US’s entry into World War I…a topic which I happened to do a lot of research on
Baking, 1917 Style
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the US’s entry into World War I…a topic which I happened to do a lot of research on
1917: Food, Glorious Food…or Food for Glory
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the US’s entry into World War I…a topic which I happened to do a lot of research on
History is what happens while you’re trying to live your life…
Never before has “may you live in interesting times” been quite the curse it is today. Things are crumbling on the edges of our vision,
1917: Knitting Their Bit
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the US’s entry into World War I…a topic which I happened to do a lot of research on
New Writers Ask: What is World-building?
One of the hardest things for some writers to learn is what goes into building a world in enough detail to engage the reader’s willing
