The Ascent of Historical Fiction

by | Oct 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

I am in the happy position of writing a genre that is currently on the upswing. I remember going into the bookstore fifteen years ago and combing the shelves, scanning for covers of ancient Egyptians, Victorian ladies with tiny waists and ridiculous hats, and English...

Scarring My Daughter for Life

by | Sep 25, 2012 | Uncategorized

A long time ago (February 22, 2010, to be exact), I posted about my experience watching The Incredible Journey when I was six years old. I had to laugh (and groan and almost cry) this weekend when I showed it to my five-year-old monkey.  To be honest, I zoned out...

Dancing in the Rain

by | Sep 14, 2012 | Uncategorized

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” –Vivian Greene  This is my motto for the new school year, especially as I’m teaching a brand-new AP European History class (and I have...

You’ve Got Another Think Coming

by | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized

Yes, you read that right. You’ve got another think coming. In THE SECRET HISTORY, I had a line that said, “He had another thing coming.” Sounds right, yes? Wrong. My wonderful editor gave me a new wrinkle for my brain (is that actually backed up by...