Another Crazy Recipe I made up using whatever I had on hand. While raising six hungry boys I learned to make up recipes by what I had in the refrigerator and pantry instead of going out to buy more groceries. Money was tight, I only worked part time and as you can imagine six boys and two adults and assorted others who showed up randomly … Continue reading Another Crazy Recipe
Tone: the mood of a story. The tone can often be pre-set by the genre of the story. A gothic tale will often start with a dark and stormy night, but other stories might start off with just a normal day before everything changes. But just because a story begins with one tone, doesn’t mean the mood doesn’t change. It can change several times within … Continue reading Tone, Mood, Genre
I have only had butternut squash once before and when a friend sent me one I had no idea how to use it. I called my oldest son and asked him what to do. He suggested roasting it with olive oil, oregano and garlic topped with Parmesan cheese. Well, I roasted the squash but decided I needed something more for my husband. I fried some … Continue reading When Someone Gives You a Butternut Squash
As a romance writer, intimacy plays a huge role in the stories I write, and not just sexual intimacy. Being intimate with another person is about being familiar with them, knowing their likes and dislikes, understanding their quirks, and being not just physically close but having a closeness that transcends other boundaries. In my research, Psych Central said there were four types of intimacy. I … Continue reading Intimacy in Fiction
Donna Steele celebrates 50 books published Donna Steele’s fiftieth published book releases September 3rd. Donna and I met as members of the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers. Donna is a real dynamo as you can probably guess with 50 books and countless short stories to her name. When she was told girls can’t write science fiction, she made it her mission to prove the nay-sayers … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Books!
Dedication:
This book is dedicated to the girls who grew up playing in the dirt and dreamed of adventures, who rode motorcycles and horses, and struggled to define the word lady.
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Comparing My Applegate Mystery Series to some of my favorite books/series. When people ask me how my book fits into the cozy mystery or historical mystery genre, I find myself struggling to explain what is unique or different about my book and how it compares to other books set during this time period. At the encouragement of my publisher, Rose Cushing of Cushing Publishing, I’ve … Continue reading Where Does My Applegate Series Fit in the Cozy Mystery Genre?
During the 1800s when America was young and we were spreading out across the land from one ocean to another, talented people figured out that they could take their shows to the people. Musicians and performers from the east made fortunes out west bringing a taste of home to the farmers, settlers, soldiers and miners who were hungry for a little culture and entertainment. Continue reading The History of Traveling Shows
Unfortunately, hate and prejudice are still among us even in modern times. Continue reading Words Matter
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