Gertrude Atherton – Shocking Victorian California by Kirsten Weiss The Californians, published in 1898, was my first introduction to Gertrude Atherton. The novel is creepy. The novel is gothic. And the novel was scandalous when first published. Gertrude wrote from life. Gertrude was born on October 30, 1857, in San Francisco. Childhood finances were sketchy(…)
Hi, everyone! Time for my next stop in the book tour: writer Rachel Funk Heller’s “Social Alchemy” site. She and I are chatting about 19th century bustles, bicycle outfits, college classes, and more. Hope you get a chance to visit! Until next time, Kathy Be the first to like. Like Unlike
Happy pi day! Jenny Hansen is today’s hostess with the Cowbell most-ess! When coming up with a topic idea for my guest post over at her place, she and I decided that it really wasn’t a book tour until we talked about toilets. I am happy to oblige. ’Cause everyone wants to know what 19th(…)
Hi, everyone! Today’s the next stop in my book launch blog tour, and I’m thrilled to be guest posting over at Julie Glover‘s place, talking about 19th century spirit mediums: their props, tricks, and mishaps! Plus, she’ll have the next clue in the Whodunnit puzzle giveaway. Come join us! See you there, Kathy Be the first to(…)
Yep, mystery novelist and professor Margot Kinberg invited me and my scruffy swindler pals over to her place today! She’s a brave gal… If you’d like to learn more about these slick con artists, pop on over to Margot Kinberg‘s site. She also has the next clue in the Whodunnit Book Tour Game, if you’d like to(…)
Welcome to the first of a series of character sketches, based upon the people who live in the world of Dangerous and Unseemly, my debut mystery novel. Each post will provide a particular character’s “view from an armchair,” a unique look into that character as he or she sits in a favorite spot to read, sew, converse,(…)
A few days ago, in my post Art Nouveau as Inspiration (which was also when I launched the new site theme), I promised you all that I’d reveal the front cover to my upcoming novel, Dangerous and Unseemly: A Concordia Wells Mystery. Here it is, created by super-talented artist Niki Smith: Doesn’t it look terrific? I’m so excited(…)
So, you can see my website has a new look! I really hope you like it. We’re still getting the kinks out, so excuse any weirdness. The wallpaper is based on late-19th century styles. 3 people like this post. Like Unlike