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  • Historical Mysteries

    April 13, 2009

    • As I begin to write my first historical mystery, I look back on some of my favorites: the Hilda Johannson series by Jeanne Dams, Steven Saylor's and Lindsey Davis' Roman mysteries, Sharan Newman's mysteries, and my recent discovery: "Dark Fire," by C. J. Sansom. Each series is written about a very different time and place, but all these books provide signposts for me in how to ...
  • 'NaNo' led me to Red Room

    November 29, 2008

    • Woo Hoo! I am thrilled my 1st Red Room blog is one of gushing fun, thanks to NaNoWriMo. I endured the grueling month of November through writer's block, writer's cramp, and write-ins with my dear friend and confidant, Ruby, the red laptop. The 'special offer' page at NaNo led me right to the Red Room. I consider discovering the Red Room to be my own personal NaNo award, with or without a free ...