Want to know which of the Paper Lantern Writers Q&As are my favorites? OF COURSE YOU DO, and it’s all here.  

Totally inspired by Erin Davies‘ decision to launch a “fictional journey of novels from around the world”, I created a Link List of fifty novels set in each of the united states. I spread my net wide and caught some great books, including some oldies-but-goodies, sparkling indies, and literary prize-winners. Got any other state-based novels… Read More

Happy June 9th, International Archives Day! In the spirit of Fifty Fabulous Online Library Historical Collections, Sixty Sensational Online Historical Archive Collections, and 74 Superlative Online Historical College Collections, I’m celebrating the holiday by sharing Eighty Excellent Online Historical Collections over on the Paper Lantern Writers blog. Enjoy! Eighty Excellent Online Historical Collections

In honor of today’s Mardi Gras celebration, I’m sharing the history of Mardi Gras on the Paper Lantern Writers blog. Enjoy!  

And looking good, thanks to a small band of mid-century, Made in Japan elves!                                            

…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!  

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!    

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!

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

I’m celebrating with some vintage postcards, courtesy of the Newberry Library. How about you?