Biddy Chambers turned the tables to interview her biographer–me. This is all imaginary–she died before I turned ten–but it’s fun…
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Research Library–a Dangerous Spot?
How can a research library be a dangerous place?
Research Frenzy and the Boys in the Basement
What happens when writers let “the boys in the basement,” help with their writing.
A Writer’s Emotions and The End
When I typed The End last night, I began to shake. Finished, done, completed–at least the rough draft. I sat…
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No Man’s Land & a WWI Female Reporter
The first woman journalist to visit WWI trenches–and her treacherous journey to no man’s land.
The Surprising Fun of Research Rabbit Trails
Or, how to get distracted when you’re supposed to be checking a fact for your novel!