Instead of my usual “Flashback Friday,” I was honored to be a guest blogger for the uber-talented Piper Bayard: The fracturing of Empire: two perspectives on the 2nd Boer War Piper’s blogging partner, Holmes, has provided a wonderfully in-depth historical account of the second Boer War (1899-1902). As a former 19th century British Lit…
Hi! Our family in Virginia was the next stop for Thing 1 and Thing 2, travelers extraordinaire, as they continue their adventures. As you may already know, Leanne Shirtliffe (also known as “Ironic Mom” and designated guardian of Thing 1 and Thing 2), decided to send the blue-haired duo on a world-wide tour, with visits to…
Today we have the second in a two-part guest post by Holmes, who blogs with Piper Bayard over at Author Piper Bayard‘s site. Holmes’ specialties are history, crime, war, and international intrigue. Here he finishes his account of real-life detective Jelly Bryce, a crack marksman who found his skills were very much needed in the 1920s…
Today begins a two-part guest post by Holmes, who blogs with Piper Bayard over at Author Piper Bayard‘s site. His specialties are history, crime, war, and international intrigue. Here he talks about real life detective Jelly Bryce, a crack marksman who found his skills were very much needed in the 1920s and 30s gangster era. Enjoy!…
Yay! It’s Watercooler Wednesday, where the posts are loosely based around a top-ten theme, something to spark the imagination and get that community “water-cooler” feeling going. We all need help getting over hump-day, after all. In between vacations, home repairs, and out-of-town guests, careful thought (sort of) has gone into what topic to…
Ever wonder what it was like to be a policeman in the 19th century, where your best weapons were your fists and your wits? Sometimes the best way to look at a historical period is to take a close look at their challenges, and how they were addressed. How about crime? Be the first…
Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday! Today, I’m visiting romance author Jill Kemerer (hey, we writers are allowed to mingle among different kinds of authors, right? Shh, don’t tell the genre police). She’s interviewing me on her blog, with her Wednesday feature, “5 Easy Questions.” So, are they easy questions, really? Will any dark secrets be revealed? There’s…
When you think of a person as a “spirit medium,” what gender comes to mind? (Quick – don’t think about it). A woman, right? This was especially the case in the 19th century. Although there certainly were male mediums, the nineteenth century spiritualist movement was dominated by women. Here are some of the most famous…
