All right, friends. The day is finally here! After years of waiting, Down Salem Way, the next installment in James and Elizabeth/Sarah's story, is now available in ebook and paperback versions from Amazon. As I said in this post, I'm feeling a little verklempt these days realizing that this version of my journey with James … Continue reading Down Salem Way is Here!
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Down Salem Way is Five Days Away
The publication of Down Salem Way is just five days away. I’m in that nostalgic mood that always comes for me at the end of a project, especially a years-long project like this. I’m feeling even more shattered than usual since writing this story has been such an emotional roller coaster. Writing Down Salem Way … Continue reading Down Salem Way is Five Days Away
Five Tips For Writing an Epistolary Novel
I Like To Seek New Writing Challenges As I said in this post, I like to give myself a new challenge with every novel I write. For Down Salem Way, the challenge was writing my first epistolary novel. What is an Epistolary Novel? If you’re unfamiliar with the term, an epistolary novel is simply a … Continue reading Five Tips For Writing an Epistolary Novel
Down Salem Way is Nearly Here!
All right, friends, the galley copy of Down Salem Way has arrived. Here's the proof: The galley copy of Down Salem Way We're just 35 days away from publication. Check this space for more information as it becomes available. Are you excited about reading the next chapter (or really the first chapter) in the Loving … Continue reading Down Salem Way is Nearly Here!
Discovering New Creative Challenges When Writing Historical Fiction
Searching For New Writing Challenges Every time I write something new I set myself a challenge to do something I’ve never done before. As an artist, I like pushing myself past my comfort zone. I like experimenting and seeing what works (and what does not). Writing is like other forms of art in that once … Continue reading Discovering New Creative Challenges When Writing Historical Fiction
What I’m Reading: Life During World War II and My Favorite Fantasy Book of All Time
My reading has been eclectic lately (as it always is, actually). I've completed my research for Down Salem Way with two of these books, though I will always have a fascination with witch hunts and witch trials. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare I loved this book when I was a teenager … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Life During World War II and My Favorite Fantasy Book of All Time
Down Salem Way: Update
A number of you have asked about Down Salem Way, so here's an update. I'm pleased to report that Down Salem Way is coming along quite well. In fact, it's (slightly) ahead of schedule. The preorder date is still set for James' birthday, April 19, 2019--his 357th birthday, to be exact. I'll let you know … Continue reading Down Salem Way: Update
Did That Word Exist Then? Language in Historical Fiction
Wonderful news for James and Sarah/Elizabeth fans. The last draft of Down Salem Way is finished. Really! Okay, the book is not finished finished because it needs final edits and other odds and ends, but the light at the end of the tunnel is bright and clear and within reach. This is where the manuscript … Continue reading Did That Word Exist Then? Language in Historical Fiction