I’m so honored when my work is noted by the Christy Award. So much goes on behind the scenes to make this award special right down to a gala & awards ceremony for books of many genres. This year I happen to be a finalist – rather The Seamstress of Acadie – is one of the chosen books. For those who enjoyed …
Book Club Questions for The Colonel’s Lady 1. The Colonel’s Lady opens by introducing Roxanna Rowan, the main character. How would you describe her in the first few chapters? How has she changed by novel’s end? Would you have traveled several hundred miles into hostile territory in that era to join a loved one? Why or why not? Do you feel Roxanna’s …
Book Club Questions for The Frontiersman’s Daughter 1. Life in the eighteenth century was difficult and dangerous. How would you have responded to the hardships of that time? Grudgingly, like Sara Click? With the cheerful tenacity of Ma Horn? Or with the courageous spirit of Ezekial Click? Would you have been among those who left the more civilized East to cross the …
Book Club Questions for An Uncommon Woman Life in the eighteenth century was difficult and dangerous. How would you have responded to the hardships of that time? Dutifully, like Tessa Swan? With the wry tenacity and humor of Hester? Or with the courageous spirit of Clay Tygart? Would you have been among those who left the more civilized East to …
I’m often asked for book club questions which makes a case for including them in the back of novels. I find them interesting even if I don’t belong to a book club-though I wish I did! Here is a guide for The Lacemaker curated by LESLIE DEVOOGHT. I think sometimes the best questions come from readers themselves like Leslie. …
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I was so delighted when my publisher told me Woman’s World Magazine had chosen my novel, The Lacemaker, as one of their July 4th or Independence Day reads. Thank you, readers! This novel really underscored the sacrifices our Patriots made to achieve freedom from the British and become a new nation. I’m currently writing another novel circa 1777 which again has …
So, I’ve finished my first novella which will release late July. And I’ve decided that a novella or half a book is a very different creature than a full-length historical fiction novel. For one, there’s an economy of words. You simply can’t wax eloquently like usual. A novella is also far more character-driven than plot-driven. A suspense author might argue …
Every once in a while a story steals your heart completely. This is one of them. I’ve often asked which of my books is my favorite & I honestly can’t choose. I love them all for different reasons. But this one – A Matter of Honor – was such a joy to write that I’m hoping it’s a joy to read, …