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Fiesta Ware vintage box and pottery I came across so many fun historical facts while researching SILENT WOMEN, and this is one I'd like to share with readers who love history and the small details that fill historical novels. A good deal of research is often behind a single reference to a book, a flower, a necklace. In this case, I'd like to share how the colorful art deco collectible tableware, Fiesta (featured in Part 3), came to be. It was first introduced to the public in

Very soon (Sept. 9) the long journey toward publication of my new novel will be complete. During the 7 years of research, I learned much about my maternal grandfather, Lt. Col. Franklin A. Kolyer. As with most men who've lived through and fought a war, stories of his active duty were buried, never discussed. As youths, my brother and I only knew he was in the army because he gave us some of his war medals after "inspecting" our bed making and passing muster (corners had to be

I hope you will enjoy scrolling around on this newly designed site. Note there is now a special page devoted to reader's and teacher's guides. If you are in a book club, enhance your discussions with these free resources. And I'm always available online or in person locally for book clubs, festivals, and writing and publishing gatherings! Note I no longer teach workshops. If you have any suggestions to make this site a better place, please send a note! And thanks as always fo