on August 11, 2023
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
on June 9, 2023
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
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 November 29, 2022
And looking good, thanks to a small band of mid-century, Made in Japan elves!
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 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 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: