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Fact or Fiction?
My readers know that I am usually a stickler for historical accuracy. I love tailoring my plots to fit into actual historical events....


Puzzling!
I used to be a keen genealogist—addicted might be a good term to use! That all started a few years ago when I was teaching a small group...


Naming Fictional Characters
Medieval censuses sometimes provide excellent names for characters. Others get their names because of the circumstances of their birth....


Character Development
I'm often asked how I develop the characters in my stories. The quick answer is I don't! I'm what's known as a pantser. In other words, I...


How Long is Too Long?
I have to make a confession right off the bat. When I am surfing Amazon for a book to read, I steer clear of books of more than 100000...


A Typical Writing Day
I'm often asked to describe my typical writing day. This used to be easy. At the beginning of my publishing career, I thought nothing of...


Writing Series
I've written several stand alone books, mostly novellas, but the majority of my books form part of a series. This began when the...
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