How My Brain Isn’t Normal
I have known for many, many years now that I am odd. No really. There is something very different about how my brain works and I have a very vivid recollection of the exact moment when I realized that I was not normal.
Method to My Madness – Historical Research Note Tracking
One of the most time consuming, rewarding, and frustrating parts of writing historical fiction is doing the historical research. It's time consuming because, well, as an avid history fan I can...
My Review: Montana Rose
Montana Rose by Mary Connealy My rating: 5 of 5 stars Montana Rose by Mary Connealy is one of those books that sticks with you years after you read it. The premise isn't as simple as it seems in the...
Did you know? – Bailey, CA
Have you ever heard of Bailey, CA? No? Well that might be because it doesn't exist....but it could have. You see, back in 1869 a man named Drury Bailey decided to homestead several hundreds of acres...
On to the Next One
Now that my current novel in progress (NIP) is off to the beta readers, you might be wondering what I'm doing while I wait to hear back from them. Well, first of all, one novel is never all I am...
The Beta Reader Phase
In my last post, I mentioned that I was readying my manuscript to share with my beta readers. Well, the prints have been made, the files converted, and the copies shared with my beta readers....
Time To Print
I'm very excited to announce that after many weeks of revision and expansion, I have just completed the second draft of my latest novel set in 1854 California. I've already been in contact with my...

















