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- 6 days ago
EXCERPT~ Rosalind: DNA's Invisible Woman
Several years ago, my husband and I decided to jump into the whole DNA ancestry thing. We bought the kits, spit into the vials and sent...
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- Jan 8
EXCERPT: The Yanks are Starving!
I was raised by parents, both of whom spent their childhood and adolescence in the years of the Great Depression. Naturally, if I...
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- Jan 3
EXCERPT: That Dickinson Girl
Happy New Year, readers! I wish you health, happiness, and lots of great reading for 2023. My husband and I spent our Christmas in...
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- Nov 29, 2022
Excerpt: Her Castilian Heart
If you're anything like me, I'm having a tough time getting my head wrapped around the fact that today is the first day of December. That...
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- Sep 19, 2022
EXCERPT: A Turbulent Peace
If there's one period of history where I feel unsure of myself--where my chronological events are muddled--it would have to be the first...
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- Sep 5, 2022
EXCERPT: The Eisenhower Chronicles
Before beginning a novel, one of the most important decisions a writer makes is what point of view to use. In my Antonius Trilogy, I used...
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- Aug 2, 2022
EXCERPT: On Bur Oak Ridge
Dogs. I can't speak for anybody but myself, but dogs are my favorite of all animals. There's a natural, innate joy that seems to exist in...
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- Jul 19, 2022
EXCERPT: The King's Inquisitor
Though I'm one of those believers that any time of year is great for reading, I do a lot more of it in the summer when I'm not working....
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- Jun 15, 2022
EXCERPT: The Wistful and the Good
My husband and I just returned today from the trip of a lifetime. We rented a car in Iceland and drove clear around the country--even...
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- May 8, 2022
EXCERPT: The Admiral's Wife
For two years now, all of us--everywhere--have faced a confinement of sorts, not being able to travel abroad. For my husband and myself,...
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- Apr 24, 2022
EXCERPT: The Douglas Bastard
I always get excited at the thought of a book's launch. I new story being born for the world to read--sometimes with an intriguing twist...
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- Apr 17, 2022
EXCERPT: Sea of Shadows
When one belongs to an author support group as I do, it's natural to read books written by friends made in that group. One of those...
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- Jan 16, 2022
EXCERPT: Daughter of the King
As I prepare this blog, my area is having a snow-storm. There have been numerous meteorological opinions shared regarding the amounts of...
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- Nov 27, 2021
Excerpt: Tasting the Castilian Pomegranate
Sometimes sampling something sells its worth and the taste is pure excellence. A few days ago, we Americans celebrated our yearly...
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- Oct 10, 2021
EXCERPT: Redemption by Philip Yorke
This week, I'm pleased to share an intriguing excerpt from Philip Yorke's book, Redemption which is the second book in the Hacker...
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- Sep 19, 2021
EXCERPT: Wall of Stone
How is it that we're in the last full week of September? 2021 is simply flying by before our very eyes. So before time gets too far gone,...
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- Aug 29, 2021
EXCERPT: Beneath a Grove of Maples
Welcome SEPTEMBER! It's been so hot and humid, I'm ready for fall. Apple cider, the crisp feel of a change in the season, hikes in the...
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- Aug 15, 2021
EXCERPT: The Art of Love
Before introducing this week's juicy excerpt, just a reminder to everyone that it's GIVEAWAY TIME! I'll be giving away three books from...
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- May 30, 2021
EXCERPT: The Usurper King
Books are truly a group creation. Regardless of whether a book is independently or traditionally published, conscientious authors work...
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- Mar 15, 2021
EXCERPT: A Sword Among Ravens
Today, as I prepare this blog, I can't help but reminisce to two years ago. I launched Antonius: Son of Rome and became an author. Since...
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