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I love the Bronx Zoo because it completely and totally creeps me out. It’s the best visual example of why I love history. History leaves a mark. A mark that humans often attempt to obliterate. Sometimes we’re successful. Sometimes we are not. At the Bronx Zoo, one can read the zoo’s history in its architecture….
We’re continuing our trip through the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, a stop during a recent research trip to NYC. Next on the list, let’s talk about decor, because the wealthy of the Gilded Age loved their decor. Let’s talk about this bright red wallpaper that was clearly designed to give small…
We’re continuing our trip through the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, a recent stop on a research trip to NYC for my current work in progress. The next thing I want to talk about are the books, because well, this was a library, right? It was Andrew Carnegie who first pushed for…
I like to take photos. The problem is so does my husband. So a few years ago I traded in my Canon Rebel so my dear husband could get a new Sony camera. I was without camera for a couple of years in which I was told I could always borrow the fancy pants new…
I sat down recently with fellow author Barbara Bettis for a chat. Stop by her blog for a full run down on writing, the day job, Basset hounds, and what I’m working on next. Check it out now.
This week I welcome author Brenda B. Taylor to the Friday Fast 5. What author first inspired you to write your own stories? I read biographies, westerns written by Zane Grey, and Nancy Drew written by Carolyn Keene during my school-age years. I try to incorporate the elements of action from the westerns along with…