TBT: Spring Grove Cemetery
Spring Grove Cemetery is one of Cincinnati's beautiful attractions, which has drawn visitors for over 150 years. The inciting incident of my current work in progress is the death of the heroine's grandfather, and what better location for his funeral and burial...
Terrific Book Tuesday: The Seafaring Women of the Vera B. by Susan Davis and James S. Davis
Susan Davis and her son, James Davis, work together to bring a story unlike any I have read before. The Seafaring Women of the Vera B is truly a unique piece of work which carries you off to sea. The amount of research that must have been conducted to create this novel is astounding and fascinating, and the plot is intriguing and believable. Seafaring Women of the Vera B is a swashbuckling adventure I would highly recommend to men and women alike who love adventure and attention to detail. It is truly a rare breed of book, especially in Christian fiction.
TBT: Humorous Newspaper Articles
Ever heard of a whiskey bottle birthmark asking to be refilled? Ever wondered what a woman can do? Check out these two articles from and 1883 newspaper!
Writing Craft Wednesday: Said is a Zombie – The Art of Dialogue
Do you remember those days in school where your teacher made you come up with all these ridiculous synonyms for said? As a fifth grade teacher, I taught my students that said was a boring word. We even had a funeral for said. "Said is dead!" he cried. "He is no more,"...
Terrific Book Tuesday: Losing Lincoln by Stephenia H. McGee
In this second installment in the conspiracy to capture Lincoln, several new lovable characters are added and the focus on a love story is more prominent, especially in the first half of the book. However, do not fear, the conspirators against Lincoln raise their ugly heads again and Matthew, as well as Annabelle and the new extended cast, must race to save Lincoln.
Terrific Book Tuesday: Leveraging Lincoln by Stephenia H. McGee
The Liberator Series Book One This book is a must read for those who love historical fiction set in the Civil War Era. Mrs. McGee does a marvelous job of interweaving the historical facts of the John Wilkes Booth’s conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln...
Throw Back Thursday: Secret Service History
Think you know what the Secret Service does? Think again…
Writing Craft Wednesday: Conflict – Make It Worse
Would you want to read a story where a character gets everything they want without any trouble? Of course not! In fact, the worse the conflict, the better the story. So what are you waiting for? Make some trouble.
Terrific Book Tuesday: Calico Spy by Margret Brownly
Margaret Brownley has done it again! I can always count on her to provide a completely satisfying romance blended with mystery, crime, and adventure. This final installment of the Undercover Ladies series is definitely my favorite from her so far.
TBT: A Prankster of Historical Proportions
Stephen Burroughs was a notorious counterfeiter and thief during the American Revolution, but he was also a Master Prankster. Read an excerpt from his memoirs.
