Throughout my traditional writing career (40+ years), most series were three books long. In fact, back in the 1980s, instead of calling them a series, they were called a trilogy. Most authors wrote three books and moved on to something else. There were exceptions, of course. Sue Grafton with her alphabet books. Harry Potter. Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum novels. But things really changed … [Read more...]
Headlines on the Frontier
When we imagine the Old West, we often think of wide-open plains, dusty boots, and rugged towns born almost overnight. But tucked into nearly every small frontier settlement was a heartbeat of civilization—the local newspaper. These humble print shops played a vital role in the daily life of townspeople in the late 1800s, delivering not just news, but connection, community, and a sense of order in … [Read more...]
FIVE-SECOND GOLDFISH MEMORY
I’ve heard it said that a goldfish has a memory that lasts about 5 seconds. So as it swims around its tiny round fishbowl with a castle in the center for decoration, it is constantly thinking, “Look, I have a castle.” 5 seconds. “Oh, wow! I have a castle.” 5 seconds. “Well, will you look at that. I have a castle!” Friends, dare I say that we are a lot like the goldfish. Have you ever read … [Read more...]
A few snaps from my life too
I loved Tammy's post from Tuesday of this week, and I thought it would be fun to share something similar. So here are my seven recent photos from my camera roll. Tammy ended her post asking about your last seven photos. Doubt I would get different answers just three days later. So instead, I'll ask, in recent weeks what are your seven favorite photos in your camera roll? ~robin … [Read more...]
Fireworks and Freedom
In case you don’t know it, most of the books I’ve written are set in Idaho. I love my state. I’m a native Idahoan and have lived here all my life. There’s something uniquely stirring about celebrating the Fourth of July in Idaho. Maybe it’s the way the mountains frame the fireworks, the echo of cowboy boots on parade routes, or the sight of children waving flags beneath endless blue skies. In … [Read more...]
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