When you’re writing a novel, sometimes you need to call the vet. At least, that was true of me. The…
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Soldiers and Gambling: the Civil War
What sort of gambling took place during the American Civil War?
Using Genealogy to Write a Novel
I’ve used my genealogy research to write several novels. I’ve written five novellas “on assignment.” Barbour gave me the circumstances…
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Ahh, the Need for a Massage
One of the best parts about writing a book featuring a massage therapist as the heroine, is I had to…
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Thank You, the Massie Family of Writers
A thank you to the Massie family of writers–of Russian history and personal.
Civil War Dresses: Of Corset Hurts
How much thought have you given to a corset? It’s challenging to write an historical novel if you’re not sure…
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