History in the Making
The Desire for Street Cars-Then and Now
In the early 1900s trolleys, otherwise known as “streetcars,” began popping up all over the United States. (For this…
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Romancing Your StoryWhy Are Christmas Romances So Popular?
I’m sure you’re aware of all the Christmas romance movies that Hallmark airs on television before Thanksgiving into the…
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History in the Making
Some Interesting Facts and a Statue of Classic Author, Charles Dickens
Did you know Charles Dickens’ full name was Charles John Huffam Dickens? I didn’t, and Dickens is one of…
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Romancing Your Story
Why Are Christmas Romances So Popular
I’m sure you’re aware of all the Christmas romance movies that Hallmark airs on television before Thanksgiving into the…
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Writing Romance
Who’s Behind the Mask?
Upon doing a search for romance novels that include a masquerade, I found that many romance novels include the…
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History in the Making
The Tarnished Glamour of Masquerades
If you watch movies or read fiction novels, your perception of masquerades is probably of elaborate parties among the…
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Romancing Your Story
Can Your Male Character Still Be the Hero in Your Romance Novel?
The current writing trend is to have strong, independent female characters. These female characters can run a business and…
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Some Interesting Facts and a Statue of Classic Author, Charles Dickens
Did you know Charles Dickens’ full name was Charles John Huffam Dickens? I didn’t, and Dickens is one of…
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Romancing Your Story
How Candlelight Brings Out the Romance in Your Characters
What is it about candlelight that makes a candlelight dinner so romantic? First of all, did you know that…
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Romancing Your Story
Food, Feeding, and Romance
Have you ever wondered why a guy gives the girl he’s romantically interested in a box of chocolates? Or…
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History in the Making
Development of the Piano-Part 2
Bartolomeo Cristofori accomplished a great technical achievement when he created the piano, but the piano did not become popular…
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Writing Romance
What About Commitment?
Let’s face it. The majority of romance readers, including me, prefer a happy ending. But does that mean the…
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History in the Making
Development of the Piano (Part1)
As a writer it is important to get your details right, even in fiction. I am working on final…
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History in the Making
The History of Writing Tools
Do you remember writing your first story idea or, maybe even your first manuscript, with pencil or pen and…
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Writing Romance
Can You Write Christian or Clean Romance That Isn’t Boring?
Let’s face it, even Christian men and women want to feel that spark of attraction in a romance novel…
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History in the Making
An 1800s Christmas
The Christmas season is a great time to discover and explore local history. Historical Poole Forge was part of…
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History in the Making
Have You Considered Living History?
While experiencing a major event in life, have you ever stopped and thought about the fact that, at that…
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Romancing Your Story
Developing the Leading Man and his Lady
The man and woman who will fall in love in your romance story are your most important characters. Therefore,…
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History in the Making
An Unexpected Nugget
When doing research for a historical novel, you may find an unexpected nugget that could add some extra excitement,…
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Romancing Your Story
Hole-Hearted to Whole-Hearted and How to Get There
What hole is in his heart? What hole is in her heart? This is where your romance story begins.…
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History in the Making
What Time is It?
When writing historical fiction, it’s important to be aware of your timeline. Timelines are significant in all genres of…
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Romancing Your Story
Humoring Your Romance
I always say that a book that can make me laugh and cry is an outstanding book that will…
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History in the Making
Using Your Research for More than Your Novel
Writing a novel is hard work and takes time. Writing a Historical Fiction novel may require more time and…
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Romancing Your Story
Should Your Romance Contain a Trope?
In case you’re unfamiliar with the word trope, let’s define it. A trope is a character trait or plot…
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History in the Making
The History of Your Characters
When we think of “historical”, we think the story is set in a historical time period, and many of…
July 20, 2020
