Why do I have a New Zealand hero in my novel A Poppy in Remembrance? I chose Nigel specifically because…
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White Feathers and Cowardice
What role did white feathers play in London during WWI?
Egypt Research Challenges
Egyptian research challenges during political upheaval
Egypt Research: Food and Clothing
How a writer researched 1914 Egyptian food and clothing–without going there!
Poppies and World War I
What’s the significance of poppies and World War I? Why has a red poppy become the symbol of the War…
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What is a Coming of Age Story?
What IS a coming of age story? And how young do you need to be?