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I recently had an email from a reader asking about providing “Questions for Book Clubs” for my novel “The King’s Sword”, which led to a fun conversation with some writing friends. Not only did we discuss creating a series of thoughtful questions (which I’m… Continue Reading “Journey to Metzlingen: “Adventures in German Cooking” Part Three – Sauerbraten & Spaetzle”
I recently had an email from a reader asking about providing “Questions for Book Clubs” for my novel “The King’s Sword”, which led to a fun conversation with some writing friends. Not only did we discuss creating a series of thoughtful questions (which I’m… Continue Reading “Journey to Metzlingen: “Adventures in German Cooking” Part Two – Baking”
I recently had an email from a reader asking about providing “Questions for Book Clubs” for my novel “The King’s Sword”, which led to a fun conversation with some writing friends. Not only did we discuss creating a series of thoughtful questions (which I’m… Continue Reading “Journey to Metzlingen: “Adventures in German Cooking” Part One”
“Loved loved loved the Metzlingen Saga.” That’s what the preview of the message said. I was hunkered down on the couch (with the cats, of course) at the tail end of a week of sickness that wiped out my whole house. Sometimes I’m able… Continue Reading “Spreading Some Kindness a Few Words at a Time”
Hello friends! It’s a brand-new year and I am HERE for it. 🙂 I love beginnings. New year, new month, new week, new day. Love them all. I’m also a morning person. Give me a cup of coffee and a Monday and I’m usually… Continue Reading “Happy New Year!”
It’s been three months since The King’s Sword came out. I’ve been quiet here on the blog. I’ve been busy and honestly, I’ve been at a loss for words most days. The launch of my novel was a mix of beautiful support, mad chaos,… Continue Reading “Journey to Metzlingen: Reflections”
Opening Scene: The Battle of Guinegate It’s common knowledge amongst historical writers that only a portion of what we actually research ends up on the page. For ten pages of research reading, perhaps only a line or two might be written to place the… Continue Reading “Beyond the Page: Where History Meets Metzlingen”
It’s time! It’s release day! The King’s Sword is live! This has been such a journey – I’m smiling, I’m crying, I’m dancing and I’m spinning all at once – I am so very thrilled to finally share this story with you. It’s a… Continue Reading “It’s Release Day!!”
Family, Flohmarkt Finds & Fuel for Worldbuilding OK, so I love the photos above. On the right, my crew, though much younger, looking out over the Ill River in Strasbourg a few years ago. We had visited there to explore the city, meet up… Continue Reading “Glimpse Behind the King’s Sword Photo”
WHOA . . . it’s almost release day. WHAT!? When did that even happen!? I’m spinning. I’m dancing. I’m nervous. I’m scrambling, but I’m pumped! And dangit – it’s time to start celebrating! Two fun things to announce – First, if you’ve subscribed to… Continue Reading “Bookplates & A Giveaway”