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Fictionalizing Family

Fictionalizing Family

Old family stories can be rich fodder for a historical fiction author. But how do you develop your mother’s childhood memories, your uncle’s...

Tell me, Grandmother..

Tell me, Grandmother..

My grandmother, Eva Walters, is one of my characters in Under the Almond Trees. My husband’s grandmother, (Carmen) Dolores Rodrigues, is the main...

Secondary Themes

Secondary Themes

I write novels based on stories my grandmother told me of our female ancestors. Family is a strong theme in my books. In order to appeal to a wide...

Top 5 Picks New Hist Fic

Top 5 Picks New Hist Fic

My favorite valentine this February may very well be a book! Whether you’re in an unseasonably cold area or an unseasonable warm area, it’s a good...