Creating Characters with the Four Temperaments (as well as understanding character motivation in lit
I read recently that Mary Higgins Clark works several books at one time. Never thought I could do that, but apparently I can as I not...
Religious Freedom? Not so Much . . .
I originally published this article in May of 2014, then in July on another website, and now it is back here. Contrary to popular...
Columbus - Evil Genius or a Man of his Times?
When I was a kid, Columbus Day was the next holiday after Labor Day. It meant another vacation day. The last before the Thanksgiving...
Catherine Cookson meets Victoria Holt: Review of "Frederick's Queen" by Suzan Tisdale
I grew up reading both Cookson and Holt from a young age. I have literally read all of their books, some twice. They were, without a...
Guest Author Amber Schamel
I have a special treat today! I am hosting author Amber Schamel. Her new release, The Messiah’s Sign, is scheduled for release October...
Review of Rowan's Lady by Suzan Tisdale
In Rowan’s Lady, the first in her Clan Graham Series, Suzan Tisdale has created the poignant story of two lost souls. Rowan Graham’s...
A verra, verra good book - McKenna's Honor by Suzan Tisdale
Well, I’ve now read 4 Suzan Tisdale books in a row. Whew! I’m not obsessive, believe me. (Yea, right!) But when I do find a new author I...
A Good Character is "Almost" Everything - Book Review, Wee William's Woman, Suzan Tisd
I often tell people I don’t read science fiction, nor do I read crime / murder mysteries, nor will I read fantasy, political thrillers,...
Hello, Ninth Month and a Goodreads Giveaway
Ninth Month of the Year of Our Lord 1753 Hanover County, Virginia Amon Cayle couldn’t take another ounce of trouble. Why had he not...
David's Trouble
It finally happened. I put a character into a such a stressful situation, I had to get up and walk away from the computer. Poor David....
