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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.
Laying the foundation for a strong launch. The manuscript of my historical novel Go Away Home was edited and ready to publish in February. With today’s technology, I could have had the book on sale…
Read MoreWorld War One-era historical fiction on track for July launch. It’s been a long journey writing my first novel – somewhere in the four to five-year range – but I’m excited to tell you the…
Read MoreWriting the high stakes plot. I’m a huge fan of best-selling author Diana Gabaldon and her Outlander series. Part romance, part time travel, part historical fiction, these stories about the adventures of Jamie and Claire…
Read MoreThoughts while, and about, falling down. Several years ago, I tripped on an uneven sidewalk and fell, landing more embarrassed than scathed. As I lay on the ground assessing myself for damage, I realized that…
Read MoreInner discourse. Deeper lives. To stay connected. A Writer of History shares the gist of an insightful article on why we (still) read. Thanks, Mary Tod. Why we read 11 Tuesday Mar 2014 A few…
Read MoreSoftware helps find repetition. Kayla Curry shared software to help writers find what I’ve called “crutch” words and what Sharla Rae calls “echo” words. Here’s the start and link to her post. How to tell…
Read MoreThe famous cook’s experiences span the kitchen and publishing Julia Child describes her book My Life in France as autobiographical stories of “the things she loved most in life,” – her husband, France, and the…
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