on June 16, 2022
I told you in the latest Paper Lantern Writers Q&A that I inherited the scrapbooks, photographs, recordings, and so much more belonging to vaudevillian and Okeh recording artist Elsie Clark. So here’s the proof. These are just a few photos of Elsie’s career in vaudeville, but I think you get the picture… Publicity Photo #1… Read More
on May 6, 2022
…at the Bay Area Book Festival at Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California! Stop by the Paper Lantern Writers booth to chat about reading, writing, and loving Historical Fiction. We’ll have lots of books to sell and sign. Plus some other fun giveaways!
on April 24, 2022
After a very happy five years with Sand Hill Review Press, I’m equally happy to announce that Fanny Newcomb & the Irish Channel Ripper has found a new home with Word by Word Press. Hope you come on over to see Fanny and the other books published by Proprietor Mary F. Burns, author of… Read More
on April 16, 2022
The Easter Season has always been one of my favorite times of year and these postcards from the NYPL definitely celebrate the spirit of spring: Finis!
on April 15, 2022
Join me and other Paper Lantern Writers on May 7 and 8 at the Bay Area Book Festival at Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California. This will be our FIRST TIME together as a group, and we’re SO EXCITED! We’ll be signing & selling our books throughout the event (natch!). Hope to see you there!
on February 28, 2022
In celebration of Mardi Gras—and the very happy fact that it’s being celebrated in New Orleans this year—I’m sharing some of my favorite vintage Mardi Gras images. And I’m also sharing one of my favorite blog posts: Your Guide to Mardi Gras, circa 1889. Enjoy! … Read More
on February 14, 2022
I’m celebrating with some vintage postcards, courtesy of the Newberry Library. How about you?
on January 19, 2022
No author anywhere, anytime, with any novel, short story, comic book, or anything they ever wrote ever said, “I can’t wait to promote this!” So says me. I’ve got a new Paper Lantern Writers blog up today. Stop by to read more about Promotion Loves Company. And yes! A photo of the The Women, because… Read More
on December 31, 2021
In keeping with my love of vintage postcards, here’s a New Year’s celebration for you. Hold on to your historic hats, because there’s a lot of New Years cheer coming, all courtesy of the New York Public Library Digital Collections:
on December 5, 2021
THIRTEEN HISTORICAL AUTHORS HAVE GOTTEN TOGETHER TO GIVE AWAY ONE COPY OF THEIR BOOK. JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.