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Novel Inspiration
I’m always fascinated by the first spark of inspiration that leads to a book. For some, inspiration hits and almost immediately a story flows forth. But for me, it seems that inspiration needs a good deal of time to germinate, … Continue reading
For the Love of Words
My father passed away this summer after a long, valiant battle with a Parkinsons-like illness. He lost so much and endured great suffering, but I can’t help but think the hardest thing for him was the loss of his ability … Continue reading
My Take on Cromwell
It’s no secret that I am not fan of Hilary Mantel’s take on Thomas Cromwell. He is a big player in my novel, Mine Own Good Daughter, and my research led me to a very different conclusion about Cromwell’s character. … Continue reading
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Tagged margaret roper, sir thomas more, Thomas Cromwell, Wolf Hall
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Friends + Bacon= LOVE
I am blessed beyond description with generous, caring, wise, hysterically funny and loyal friends. I do not deserve a one of them, but please do not let them know. Case in point, the magnificent Holly Conner. Holly wrote a beautiful … Continue reading
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Hilary Mantel, I Beg to Differ
Now that this season of Downton Abbey has concluded in the US, I’m already feeling a little out of sorts and lonely. During the gray, cold days of January and February, I’ve had Downton to look forward to each Sunday … Continue reading
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Tagged historical fiction, Thomas Cromwell, Thomas More, Wolf Hall
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To Write a Blog Post or a Chapter? That is the Question
Obviously, by the stunning lack of posts here, my answer to this question has been to write a chapter. The fact that I’ve been experiencing some technical difficulties with this blog has made that decision easier, but I think I … Continue reading
What the Pope Reads
You can tell a lot about person by what they read. Since the moment he shyly greeted us from the Vatican balcony and asked for our prayers a mere 18 months ago, the world has been trying to understand the … Continue reading
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Tagged alessandro manzoni, historical fiction, Pope Francis, The Betrothed
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Taking Long Looks
People without hope not only don’t write novels…they don’t read them. They don’t take long looks at anything. —Flannery O’Connor, Mystery and Manners I detest most games, especially board (or is it bored?) games. Even as a child, as the … Continue reading
My Mom, the Storyteller
Most writers seem to come from families of voracious readers. I am not one of those writers. Unlike me, my mother would much prefer a good Masterpiece Theater or some witty conversation to reading a book. In fact, she has … Continue reading
The Power of a Good Book
Trisha Yearwood had a hit a few years back, “The Song Remembers When.” Music has the power to place you back in a certain time in a unique way. Perhaps it’s just me, but I find that to be true … Continue reading
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