In 1911, Beatrice Farnham, a popular Eastern artist, traveled by railroad to Western Colorado to paint and draw canyon landscapes. She developed a partnership with John Otto, a quirky trail builder and guide, who was responsible for the promotion and establishment of Colorado National Monument. The couple was soon married in an unusual outdoor weddingContinue reading "New Release: “Among Canyon Shadows” by Joyce B. Lohse"
Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 3)
An Interview by Elizabeth Simmons Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author whose deeply researched historical novels have brought overlooked women and true events to life for decades. In this interview, she reflects on traditional publishing, the diversity of the American West, the changing landscape of Western literature, and the adviceContinue reading "Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 3)"
Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 2)
An Interview by Elizabeth Simmons Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author whose deeply researched historical novels have brought overlooked women and true events to life for decades. In this interview, she reflects on traditional publishing, the diversity of the American West, the changing landscape of Western literature, and the adviceContinue reading "Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 2)"
Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 1)
An Interview by Elizabeth Simmons Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author whose deeply researched historical novels have brought overlooked women and true events to life for decades. In this interview, she reflects on traditional publishing, the diversity of the American West, the changing landscape of Western literature, and the adviceContinue reading "Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 1)"
Going Beyond Google: Library Resources for Writers
By Suzanne Stauffer Last time, I mentioned City Business Directories, and promised to provide information about more reference resources that you can use to give authenticity to your work. These are not for historical fiction authors only. Authors of history and memoirs need historical information, but authors of contemporary fiction often need historical background toContinue reading "Going Beyond Google: Library Resources for Writers"
Who Are These People?
By Margaret Mizushima “We love your characters, we love your setting, we love your writing, but we don’t like your plot.” Years ago, these words came to me in an email from an editor who’d agreed to read my manuscript featuring Deputy Mattie Cobb, her K-9 partner Robo, and veterinarian Cole Walker. I’d spent yearsContinue reading "Who Are These People?"
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