Oswald and Biddy Chambers’ closest friend–who she was and why.
A Book Cover for Poppy
I needed a book cover for A Poppy in Remembrance. It was the number one priority after the manuscript. But I’d never been involved in choosing a book cover before–other than affirming ones my publisher offered. How was I supposed to get one? Starting with research, of course. I began by examining sites that discuss book covers–pros and cons, how…
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Mary Lee: the General’s Daughter During WWI
Mary Lee, General Robert E Lee’s oldest daughter was still alive during World War I. Indeed, the southern lady was one of the most surprising people I discovered while researching A Poppy in Remembrance. I had to put her in the book! She had some fascinating comments to make about the Great War. Who was Mary Lee? Born in 1835…
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God’s Promises to You–Why Not Count Them?
Why not count all the many promises of God–for you!
Why a New Zealand Hero?
Why do I have a New Zealand hero in my novel A Poppy in Remembrance? I chose Nigel specifically because I wanted to honor the great sacrifice made in World War I by New Zealand. They lost a lot of men and I want to acknowledge their sacrifice. Memorial in Auckland I knew nothing of the New Zealand sacrifice during…
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White Feathers and Cowardice
White feathers are a symbol of cowardice. Self-righteous, patriotic women and suffragettes in England during World War I handed them out to men not in uniform. Their reasoning? They must be cowards if they did not enlist to fight in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). Were they right? Or were they wrong? How could anyone know? Why did men enlist…
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