SDGQ – McGurck Block Building
Built in 1880, this Italianate Revival building is located on the northeast corner of Fifth and Market Street. Occupied first by a dry-goods store, the building is best remembered for the Ferris and...
AND THE WINNER IS…..
Thank you to everyone who participated in my first ever giveaway!!! Those of you lucky enough to win have been notified by email, so check your inbox! 😀
Becoming A Writer
Although I realized at a young age that my brain worked very differently from others, it took me a surprisingly long time to figure out that I was a writer. In hindsight I can see the clues. In the...
Read the joyful history of Christmas in San Diego!
For a different and seasonally appropriate perspective on San Diego's history, try "Christmas in San Diego" by Bill "Santa" Swank. Source: Read the joyful history of Christmas in San Diego!
SDGQ – Old City Hall
The next stop on our tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter is the Old City Hall located on the corner of 5th and G. Built in 1874, this building was originally only 2 stories tall and housed...
History | Gaslamp Quarter
While I could use the research I've done to put together my own timeline detailing the highlights in the history of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, why reinvent the wheel? Follow the link below to...
Add A Little Romance To Your Holiday
Happy Thanks...reading? 😉 If you're a busy bookworm like me, one of the best things about the holidays are those moments you can sneak in some reading time. So for those of you who enjoy reading...
10 Fun Ways To Enjoy Thanksgiving History
I don't think it's any secret that I love history and sharing history with others, and Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for doing exactly that. Even better are the hundreds of resources out...
5 Lessons I Learned At My First Writer’s Conference – Part 2
Today I'm continuing my post on the five lessons I learned at my first writer's conference. If you haven't already, I recommend checking out Part 1. LESSON #3: Don't be afraid to share your work I...
2015 Books & Swag Christmas GIVEAWAY!!!
I've been hinting at it for a while now, but the time is finally here! I am SOOOOO EXCITED to finally announce the 2015 Books & Swag Christmas Giveaway!!! ****CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!!**** Not...
