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Way Back Then or Was It?

January 20, 2012 | News,Quirky notions,The stories

Hi there! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about moments in real-life and fiction when one isn’t sure exactly what century it is.

Please stop by and share some with me!Colonial Village with Pedestrian

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Research on the Run

November 18, 2011 | Better than chocolate,News,Quirky notions

Hi there! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about doing research on the run. Or, the best ways to look up fun facts far away from libraries and museums.

Please stop by if you get a chance! I’d love to hear about your favorite websites and apps.

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George Washington’s Riotous Spirits

October 28, 2011 | News,Quirky notions

Hi there! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens aRye Whiskeybout how George Washington used alcoholic beverages to his advantage.

Please stop by and chat, especially if you’d like to share some thoughts about historical drinks or the scenes they’ve appeared in.

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Maps, Glorious Maps

September 16, 2011 | News,Serendipity,The stories

Hi there!

I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about maps, glorious maps. Yes, they can help authors in more ways than driving down the road or finding a new place to eat dinner. For historical authors, the right map can be a godsend and new maps are becoming available all the time.

Globe

Globe

They can help find a hometown for a hero, a bolthole for a villain, or a dangerous setting for a book’s climax.

Please stop by if you’d like to chat about any maps or settings that have helped you enjoy – or write! – a book.

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Celebrate the Civil War Historians

August 26, 2011 | News,Serendipity

Hi there!

Recruiting Poster

Recruiting poster for New York Mounted Rifles

I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about all the fabulous blogs and websites popping up for the American Civil War’s sesquicentennial.

Would you believe you can find “What happened today” for stuff that happened 150 years ago? Amazing – and frequently far more fun than today’s news.

Please stop by and chat about historical books and sites that draw you into an enchanted world.

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Going Back in Time with A Pen

August 5, 2011 | News,Tuning the instrument

Hi there!

Inkwell

I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about time travel in a book. How do authors wrap words around readers and sweep them into another place and time? What tricks do readers enjoy? How do authors pull off the research?

Please stop by and share your favorite escapes with words painted by a brilliant writer!

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Shakespeare and Saloons

July 25, 2011 | Better than chocolate,News,Quirky notions,The stories


Hi there!

I’m blogging today at HISTORY HOYDENS about how daydreaming about going back in time to see Shakespeare and saloons helped lead to “Talbot’s Ace,” in IMPROPER GENTLEMEN.

Please drop by if you get a chance and chat about if you’ve ever wanted to see an opening night of a great play or piece of music. Or if you’ve ever used such a day dream in your story.

Small bit of shameless self-promotion: IMPROPER GENTLEMEN will be released tomorrow, July 26th. Wheeee!

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