Autumn Is My Favorite Time Of The Year Since October begins at the end of this week, my favorite time of year is now officially on its way. I'm hoping that the holidays will bring at least some joy to our ever-crazier world. When it comes to the question "Pumpkin spice lattes, yes or no?" … Continue reading Where Did Vampire Stories Come From?
An Interview With Author Kari Bovee
Here's the interview I did with author Kari Bovee for Copperfield. Kari is the author of the historical novels Girl with a Gun, Peccadillo at the Palace, Folly at the Fair, and Shoot Like a Girl from Bosque Publishing. Meredith Allard: When and why did you begin writing, and did you always write historical fiction? Kari Bovee: I’ve journaled and written stories for as … Continue reading An Interview With Author Kari Bovee
Daily Life in Biblical Nazareth
Since the recipes in my last post about eating in Biblical Jerusalem were such a hit, I decided to add one more recipe that is a traditional Jewish food and something the Woman of Stones might have made—cholent. Cholent is simply a hearty beef stew. Traditionally, cholent is cooked overnight, beginning Friday afternoon before sundown … Continue reading Daily Life in Biblical Nazareth
What Did They Eat in Biblical Jerusalem?
I Should Have Been a Food Historian I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it many more times, I’m sure—I think I missed my calling in this life. I should have been a food historian. One of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is researching the foods they ate during whatever historical period I’m … Continue reading What Did They Eat in Biblical Jerusalem?
Woman of Stones is #FREE Today
Woman of Stones, my historical novella set in Biblical Jerusalem, is free today on Amazon. Check back for future ebook and paperback giveaways.
Who Was the Woman of Stones?
For a while, I justified my lack of productivity during these odd times by saying that nearly every writer I know has said that he or she has been having trouble concentrating. I decided that well, things are just too weird right now and it's interfering with the creative process. Then I read that Zadie … Continue reading Who Was the Woman of Stones?
What I’m Reading: The Thomas Cromwell Trilogy
Reading has always been a solace to me, these days perhaps more than ever. Here’s a bit of what I’ve been reading lately. After much anticipation (on my own part, as well as many others around the world), Hilary Mantel finally released The Mirror and the Light, the conclusion of the Thomas Cromwell Trilogy. As … Continue reading What I’m Reading: The Thomas Cromwell Trilogy
When It Rained at Hembry Castle: An Excerpt
I've been trying to think of something to post that might cheer us up a bit. I know I certainly need it. I immediately thought of Hembry Castle, my Downton Abbey inspired novel set in Victorian England, since it's my funniest novel, or so I've been told. I'll leave it to you to judge. Here's … Continue reading When It Rained at Hembry Castle: An Excerpt
Cheap Entertainment For Homebound Days
All righty then... As a highly sensitive introvert (and an INFJ, in case you were wondering), I feel a bit odd these days for all the same reasons as many of you. My favorite days are when I don't leave the house, but there's something different about choosing to stay home and having to stay … Continue reading Cheap Entertainment For Homebound Days
What It’s Like Being an Introvert With Hearing Loss
I know this is a different topic than I usually write about here, but I wanted to share an article I wrote for the fabulous website Introvert, Dear. Introvert, Dear has been one of my favorite websites for years, and I'm honored that they allowed me some space to share my particular conundrum--being an introvert … Continue reading What It’s Like Being an Introvert With Hearing Loss