New Release & A Giveaway
Hooray for release week! My latest western fairy tale retelling – Part of Your World – has officially released! I can’t wait to share this Little Mermaid story with you….
Historical Research
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On-Site Research
There is something so thrilling about seeing things my characters would have seen had they been actual people instead of just figments of my imagination. I love being able to…
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A Collection of Historical Tidbits
Research is a huge part of writing any novel, but it plays an especially key role when it comes to historical fiction. Historical details are the building blocks that shape…
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Research Road Trip
During the last weekend of January, I took a research trip to explore the setting of my current work in progress. Not only did I get to dig into the…
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Research Bonanza!
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of digging my fingers into some fabulous Texas history. I’m coming down to the wire for my current manuscript (deadline is August 15 –…
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Three Ways Authors Can Keep Research Details From Boring Their Readers
I always enjoy when I have the chance to talk with readers and book groups. Whether via a library presentation, through a Skype session, or in person, readers always ask…
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Shopping for Research
All authors have their favorite go-to research books. Each new story I write requires delving into specifics for that particular time, setting, and character professions. But I also need more…