The season two opener really upped the stakes not only in terms of the narrative, but also in the show as a whole. The specific subject matter is not only original, but unprecedented in media, much less encapsulated in a TV show. This show has really inspired me as a writer in terms of the… Continue reading Turn: Washington’s Spies
Tag: historical fiction
First Draft Completed!
A little over a year ago I started writing a book about a young woman's journey through the American Revolution. Today, many characters and adventures later, I finished the first draft. Now on to re-writing the beginning and the laborious process of editing. But at least now I can breathe a sigh of relief knowing… Continue reading First Draft Completed!
Novel-in-progress update
It's the last day of the year, so I thought it would be nice to post a little update on my progress. (Also, I realize I have been sparse in updating this site.) As I've previously shared on social media outlets, this novel-in-progress is set during the American Revolution. I don't want to give away… Continue reading Novel-in-progress update
New Novel Clue…
Here's a clue about the novel I've been working on. I just received this great resource and am excited to dive into it for research. Writing and research happen simultaneously for me. The key is to have a healthy balance of both!
Review: The White Princess
I love Philippa Gregory. I love the Cousin's War series: The White Queen, The Lady of the Rivers, and The Red Queen are so strong and compelling that I couldn't wait to read The White Princess (the conclusion of the series.) But - I was disappointed by TWP. While reading the other three books in… Continue reading Review: The White Princess