Immanuel
I spoke at a Christmas luncheon recently with a “White Christmas” theme, and since we were supposed to dress from the era, I borrowed a friend’s vintage mink…
Long Way Home
This is my dad, who joined the Navy at age 18 and fought in the Pacific during WWII. That seems like such a young age to experience the…
Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
My two little granddaughters were here for a visit recently, and I couldn’t help noticing how very different the two of them are. Three-year-old Ayla is not afraid…
A 1951 Christmas
Good news! Only 58 days until Christmas! And if you’re looking for books to give as gifts or to get you in the holiday spirit, my first-ever Christmas…
Researching?
If you’re going to write historical fiction, it helps to enjoy doing research, which I really do! This past weekend, I set out on a fun weekend with…
Researching?
If you’re going to write historical fiction, it helps to enjoy doing research, which I really do! This past weekend, I set out on a fun trip with…
Lost!
The fall weather was beautiful last week and perfect for riding bikes. I took a break from writing one afternoon, and Ken and I rode off on one…
Setting the Setting
Have you ever been in a place where you didn’t want to be? Or how about being in a place that you loved, and that quickly became your…
A Visit to the Past
Ken and I love to ride our bikes to the library in town whenever I need more research material, and then eat lunch at a fun restaurant. It’s…
First Book
Do you remember the first book you ever read? Not a book that someone else read to you—I heard hundreds of books read to me by my mom,…