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!
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
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 UNDER THE ALMOND TREES The Paper Lantern Writers are a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished.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!
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 UNDER THE ALMOND TREES The Paper Lantern Writers are a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished.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
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 The Paper Lantern Writers are a collective of Historical Fiction Writers, both published and unpublished.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
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
on March 4, 2020
We’re still in 1908 with “The New Millinery” from the Washington (District of Columbia) Herald.
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!
on February 25, 2020
Ladies! Here’s a Well-Cut Frock from the Fort Myers, Florida News-Press! “Here’s a most attractive tub frock with just the practical features you need for workaday wear: Front-button closing, easy fullness below the shoulder yoke, action back, big pockets and a sash to fit the waistline.”
on February 14, 2020
The feast of Saint Valentine of Rome was designated in the year 496. The date? February 14th, of course. About 900 years later, Saint Valentine and his feast day (already celebrated with food, drink, jousting, poetry, singing, and dancing) somehow became associated with romance, passion, and love. And so began the need to send Saint… Read More