FOR THE HISTORY BUFF ~ Covered Wagons

FOR THE HISTORY BUFF ~ Covered Wagons

Nowadays, we don’t think twice about hopping in a vehicle and heading out to commute to work or on a day trip to visit relatives or even a 1,000-mile vacation to the Grand Tetons. But a hundred and fifty years ago, it was a different story. Before planes, cars,...
FOR THE HISTORY BUFF ~ Lighthouses for the Blind

FOR THE HISTORY BUFF ~ Lighthouses for the Blind

Research is one of the best parts of being a historical writer. I love learning about the past and incorporating true-to-life people and places in my stories. In my debut novel, Under This Same Sky, one of my characters is blinded by an injury to the head. His loss of...
Sowing Seeds of Hope: Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Sowing Seeds of Hope: Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Sowing Seeds of Hope Blog is branching out! With the help of some friends and fellow authors, I’m introducing some new features to my website that are meant to uplift, encourage, and inform. To ensure you don’t miss out, scroll to the bottom of this page and...