Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Inspiration”
2023 has been quite a travel year for me & this week I’m packing my bags for beautiful Linden Hill Historic Estate in Minnesota! Here are some photos from their lovely site, the venue for the Mississippi River Readers Retreat. 15 or so authors will be gathering to meet readers for a garden party, retreat day, & even a Barnes …
So, I’m in a place I’ve always longed to see & now that I’m here I can’t help but think of A Heart Adrift! All this sea & sun & sand remind me of Captain Lennox aboard ship & then Esmée waiting for him in her chocolate shop along the waterfront. I’m here with my aunts {& cousins} who’ve been …
Southern charm is a real thang! I’m spending a week in Savannah, Georgia, a first for me but hopefully not the last. You can see we’ve covered quite a bit of the historic district amid the Books&Such retreat where many authors have gathered to talk books, the industry, etc. It’s an intense four days & I always come away feeling …
One of my favorite podcasters is Alison Treat who asks wonderful questions & is a writer herself. We had quite an enjoyable time discussing books, life, & more. Have a wee listen below! Historical Fiction Unpacked
I’m so very excited to be traveling to sunny Savannah soon! It’s been a long winter and I’m hoping for blue skies & warmer temps. My agent is having an author retreat in the historic district & the schedule looks delightful! I’ve never been to Savannah though I once heard it called America’s most romantic city. My hubby will stay …
April is such a special month. It’s Easter, a wondrous event. While I miss creating Easter baskets for my littles and Easter egg hunts, now I get to dwell on the significance of the holiday in its truest form. As I grow older, the risen Christ means more to me than ever before. What I most remember about Easters past …
One of my favorite things about the 18th-century is the fashion. This silk cape is a beautiful, even whimsical example of why it’s a favorite for me. At first glance it may seem just another pretty, genteel garment but… Per The Met, “The extraordinary embroidery of this cape shows the delight of the British in the age-old tradition of representing …
A Novel-Tea Evening with the Authors Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 7:00pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 Join us at Chicago’s historic Palmer House Hilton Hotel for a tasteful evening with tea and talk of books, writing, history, and the power of story. Meet and hear from bestselling and award- winning novelists Lynn Austin, Amanda Barratt, …
The Because Fiction podcast with Chautona Havig is now live! Chautona is a prolific author who has a delightful podcast with many guests. I was her 202nd episode. That’s a lot of book talk! Have a wee listen here… Because Fiction
First to air is author Liz Tolsma’s Historical Fiction Talk Next is author Ruth Douthitt’s A Writer’s Day Jaime Jo Wright’s Mad Lit Musings Book Talk with Cara P. And here’s to my delightful Australian sisters, Jessica & Allison as we talk books, inspiration, history, & more! Rhema Book Club Have a wee listen!