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Upcycling My Closet
My new book, Rockstar Undercover, the characters believe in second chances for people and for things. They love to upcycle. Continue reading Upcycling My Closet
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Press Release
By Beverly Horvath As the local organizers began preparing to hold the first annual Aurora Historical Shiver Tour on November 14th and 15ththey knew they needed to call in the ghosting experts, YouTube sensation Ghost Trucking! The long-haul trucking team is fascinated by the paranormal and often stop to investigate interesting locations while traveling the country. The team has recorded apparitions from The Old City Jail … Continue reading Press Release
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Poison Research
Arsenic was the most popular poison for Victorian poisoners because it was readily available. It was used in dye especially the vibrant greens that were popular for wallpaper and rugs during this time. It was also used for killing rodents, one only had to go to the local apothecary or grocer for a bit of arsenic. It was tasteless and odorless. Continue reading Poison Research
The History of Traveling Shows
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
Research or Going Down the Rabbit Hole
all of this information is important and helps me as a writer understand my story’s time period and politics, how much of it is really necessary for the story itself. Continue reading Research or Going Down the Rabbit Hole
Confessions of a Nerd
we each absorb information in different ways and regurgitate that information through our own filters Continue reading Confessions of a Nerd
Using Drones in my book Red Steel
I use a lot of drones in my story Red Steel. I became fascinated with drones several years ago when they came on the news as being used by our military. My first actual experience with a drone came from my husband’s boss who had a rather nice one with a camera. I teased he’d use it to spy on his neighbors. My husband purchased … Continue reading Using Drones in my book Red Steel
Sherri Lupton Hollister, author 