Goodreads Giveaway of THE ALOHA SPIRIT!

on July 9, 2020

“The poignant and atmospheric tale captures the pre–World War II diversity of Hawaiian culture, a melting pot of religions and ethos… Evocative and engaging, with a protagonist determined to keep the aloha spirit in her heart.” —Kirkus Reviews   ALOHA! Win a copy of fellow Paper Lantern Writer Linda Ulleseit’s novel THE ALOHA SPIRIT and get… Read More


My Favorite Historical ZOOM Backgrounds

on June 28, 2020

We’re all on ZOOM these days, right? I ZOOM in from my home office, which unlike everyone else’s beautifully-bookshelfed office, is really not that attractive. (No, I’m not going to provide photographic proof!) So I often use the ZOOM virtual backdrop option and these are my favorite backgrounds so far: Since I didn’t have a… Read More


Lizzie Borden Acquitted!

on June 20, 2020

It happened TODAY in 1893. Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murders of her father & step-mother. For a look at what happened “after Lizzie Borden took an axe”, here’s the podcast of my ghost story “Mr. Borden does not quite remem–“ Thanks again, Lorie Ham, Kelly Ventura, & Kings River Life!


FREE First Chapters Collection from Paper Lantern Writers!

on June 15, 2020

I’m very pleased to announce that Paper Lantern Writers–a Historical Fiction Writers Collective that I belong to–is launching a store! Our initial volume offers readers a sneak peek into the various historical worlds of our current members. Download Paper Lantern Writers’ FIRST CHAPTERS: VOLUME ONE on either a .epub platform or a .pdf platform for… Read More


UNDER THE ALMOND TREES – YouTube Interview with Author Linda Ulleseit

on June 3, 2020

Find out more about Paper Lantern Writer Linda Ulleseit in this YouTube interview. UNDER THE ALMOND TREES   The Paper Lantern Writers are a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished. Our goal is to tell a cracking good story, using the context of history. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel!


Memories of Ellen: YouTube Interview with Author Linda Ulleseit

on May 9, 2020

Paper Lantern Writer Linda Ulleseit featured her great-great-grandmother Ellen VanValkenburgh in her historical saga UNDER THE ALMOND TREES. Find out more about Linda’s family journey in this YouTube interview. UNDER THE ALMOND TREES   The Paper Lantern Writers are a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished. Our goal is to tell a… Read More


LOCATION TRIP – YouTube Interview with Author Charity (aka C.J. Lee)

on April 18, 2020

This is how you do it! A location trip to the Isle of Jersey with author C. J. Lee. Find out more in this YouTube interview. WHERE WILL THIS LOCATION TRIP LEAD???? The Paper Lantern Writers are a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished. Our goal is to tell a cracking good… Read More


What She Wore…Wednesday March 11, 1914

on March 11, 2020

From the Washington (District of Columbia) Times…New Spring Silk Frocks! “Choose from materials such as taffeta silk, charmeuse, and silk crepe in styles and colors suitable for street or evening wear. Among the colors are new blues, soft greens, wisteria, tango, elephant’s breath, burgundy: also the pastel shades for evening wear.” Tango? From the Pantene… Read More


What She Wore…Wednesday February 26, 1908

on February 25, 2020

Fresh from New York City (and The Evening World newspaper), it’s Bloomingdales, selling $18 & $20 Taffeta and Satin Foulard Dresses at – – – $10.75!