In 2019, I began researching for my next book, a historical fiction novel inspired by the fascinating life of Alice Martin. Alice was born in 1881 in Derby, Indiana, which is about an hour from my house. She lived on her family’s farm until she left for college, and then she traveled the world (literally) … Continue reading Road Tripping and Novel Researching
April 13, 1936 The coffin rested on the kitchen table in the center of the room. She turned and stared at the walls, up at the ceiling, down at the floor, anything to avoid looking at the smooth pine box that seemed to swallow the air in this room, seemed to draw the very breath … Continue reading Waverly: A Novel (Excerpt)
I love reading historical fiction. Getting lost in the world of a great story inspired by true events is the ultimate escape for me. I’ve always admired authors who are able to describe a world from long ago so clearly that I can put myself right there in the midst of the action. Through the … Continue reading The Trouble with Historical Fiction
I recently decided to dust off the old manuscript (or open the old google doc, as the case may be), and revisit the novel I began researching and writing back in 2019. If you've followed my story for very long, you know that I had just began my serious writing journey and had three self-published … Continue reading Getting Reacquainted with Alice
When my book, Waverly: A Novel was chosen for the Owensboro Community and Technical College Common Reads program, my intention was to attend a live event on campus and share information about the book, answer questions, etc. Then, of course, the world as we know it came to a screeching halt in the spring of … Continue reading Exploring Waverly: Insights
My love for history is not something that only shows up in my writing. One of my favorite things to do when we travel is seek out grand hotels that reflect a bygone era. I love exploring the ornate lobbies, perusing historical photos and memorabilia, and imagining all of the fascinating people that may have … Continue reading Another of My Loves: Historic Hotels
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