on May 9, 2025
Come away today to the land of The Gilded Age…where women sport bustles, men sock away their money, and children…well, if you’re a reader of Caleb Carr or Jacob Riis, you’ll know that Gilded Age children of any class didn’t fare too well. But, nevertheless! Today at Paper Lantern Writers, I present a… Read More
on February 13, 2025
Saturday February 22, I’m joining 20+ other Bay Area women authors in a One-of-a-Kind Book Fair at Pier 23 Café in San Francisco! 📚✨ Come on by and pick up your copies of THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE and FANNY NEWCOMB AND THE IRISH CHANNEL RIPPER. If you’re not ready for a book, then come get… Read More
on August 1, 2024
Once more I’m excited to participate in the Paper Lantern Writer’s BookFunnel Giveaway, and for one month only, FANNY NEWCOMB & THE IRISH CHANNEL RIPPER is available for download for free. So if you’re intrigued about smart female Southern sleuths in Gilded Age New Orleans just click here…. And whether you love, hate, or are… Read More
on February 1, 2024
It looks like over 200 historical fiction lovers downloaded Fanny Newcomb & The Irish Channel Ripper for free last month via Bookfunnel. I hope you enjoy Fanny, Sylvia, & Olive’s story and consider leaving a review on my Amazon, Bookbub, or Goodreads page (and please include “I received a complimentary copy”). Your review will help… Read More
on January 29, 2024
January’s Bookfunnel historical fiction book giveaway ends on January 31st, which means my award-winning novel FANNY NEWCOMB & THE IRISH CHANNEL RIPPER goes back on sale. So you’ve got two more days to download FANNY NEWCOMB and other great historical fiction on Bookfunnel FOR FREE!
on January 2, 2024
Don’t worry, Fanny’s not in jail….but my award-winning novel FANNY NEWCOMB & THE IRISH CHANNEL RIPPER is free this month, through a wonderful Bookfunnel historical fiction book giveaway hosted by the Paper Lantern Writers. This link will take you to the giveaway, where there are plenty other great historicals for all of us to read… Read More
on October 11, 2023
On the anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday (October 11th, 1884), I’m wondering…anyone else crushing on Eleanor? Oh, I know that her cousin Alice was wittier and brighter, her cousin Quinten was a combat pilot, and her Uncle Teddy and husband Franklin both served as President, but for me, it’s always been Eleanor Anna Roosevelt. And… Read More
on February 21, 2023
In honor of today’s Mardi Gras celebration, I’m sharing the history of Mardi Gras on the Paper Lantern Writers blog. Enjoy!
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 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