John Wentworth's Favorite Food Fans of Her Dear & Loving Husband know that when James Wentworth married Elizabeth Jones in December 1691, one of the foods James' father John insisted on was Indian Pudding. As John tells Elizabeth, "You cannot end a meal without Indian Pudding." What Is Indian Pudding? If you're not familiar with … Continue reading Historical Recipe From Colonial America: Indian Pudding
Author: Meredith Allard
10 Places To Visit In Salem, MA
Visiting Salem, Massachusetts? The latest book in the Loving Husband Series, And Shadows Will Fall, is a final visit for James and Sarah Wentworth to the time that shaped so much of their lives--the Salem Witch Trials. Once again, I'm digging into my research from that era to bring the Wentworths' story to life. As … Continue reading 10 Places To Visit In Salem, MA
The Unexpected Gift of Letting Go
A Faint Hint of Autumn In Southern Nevada it takes a little longer to feel the cooler weather. Though we’re into September and school started more than a month ago, the temperature is still well above the 90 degrees Fahrenheit mark, certainly cooler than the 100 plus degrees Fahrenheit we experience in July and August, … Continue reading The Unexpected Gift of Letting Go
Guest Post: Historical Novelist Mary Anna Evans
Mary Anna Evans' Life As a Writer A few years ago, I was speaking to the Institute for Learning in Retirement in my hometown, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It was a large crowd of people who thought that retirement was great because it gave them more time to learn things. In other words, these were my kind … Continue reading Guest Post: Historical Novelist Mary Anna Evans
An Update For And Shadows Will Fall
Another great cover from Jenny Q! While I'm on vacation, I thought I'd add some updates about And Shadows Will Fall. Originally, I included this in another post, but since I'm still getting questions I thought I'd repost it here. Keep your questions coming. I love hearing from readers. What About And Shadows Will Fall? … Continue reading An Update For And Shadows Will Fall
Unleash Your Creativity: Why You Need a Commonplace Book
What Is A Commonplace Book? Lately, I've been seeing many posts about commonplace books. Once I discovered what commonplace books were, I was surprised I hadn't kept one before. Then I realized that I have kept commonplace books, only I called them quote journals. Maybe you have too. Commonplace books can act as second brains … Continue reading Unleash Your Creativity: Why You Need a Commonplace Book
What I’m Reading: Witches, 16th Century Life, and Demon Copperhead
As always, summer is a wonderful time for reading. While I haven't had a chance to visit the beach, summer days are perfect for lazing around with a good book and a glass of iced tea. Here's a bit of what I've read this summer. The Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman So far, I've … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Witches, 16th Century Life, and Demon Copperhead
Advice For Young Writers: How To Get Published
I Was a Guest Speaker at Writers' Block I was invited to speak at Writers' Block, a group of young people studying the craft of writing. When I asked what the group wanted to learn about, the answer came back overwhelmingly that they wanted to learn more about the publishing side of writing. As I … Continue reading Advice For Young Writers: How To Get Published