Tag: women’s history
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Novel #7
Yesterday I sent my seventh novel off to the editor, Seven. I remember the excited relief I felt on finishing my first novel, and this is no different. Honestly, books are like children (although I only have two of those), each one has its own personality. My first three were Young Adult historical fantasy, featuring…
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The Tiffany Girls
Last May, a new historical novel came out that still has me thinking about it. The title and cover immediately intrigued me. If you read my posts, you know I love color. Tiffany creations epitomize usage of color. On a visit to the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Tiffany’s Autumn Landscape window took…
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On a Pedestal
“YOU CAN’T KNOCK A WOMAN OFF A PEDESTAL SHE BUILT HERSELF.” I don’t know who first said those words, but they are affirming.Throughout history, the image of the ideal woman has been created by men and includes attributes like being a good housewife and letting their husbands make all the decisions. Society imposes other requirements…
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International Women’s Day
In my world, every day is Women’s Day, and every month is Women’s History Month. But every March the world joins me in celebrating untold stories of women in the past. If you’re a follower of this blog, you know my novels are based on real members of my family, women who exhibited strength and…
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Ten Historical Novels Set in Libraries
February is National Library Lover’s Month. I’m a loyal Friend of the Library at my local branch, and I love libraries! It seems fitting, then, to share books that are set in libraries. There are a lot of them, though, so I’ve narrowed it down to ten historical novels set in libraries. Check out these…