The Gilded Age was a time of unimaginable wealth. Captains of industry such as John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Cornelius Vanderbilt made piles of money in the second half of the 19th … [Read more...]
The Day I Went to St. Amelia’s to Meet Baby Jesus
I grew up Catholic in Tonawanda, New York, and attended grade school at St. Amelia's, where we had Felician nuns, all Polish, many from the "old country." I've written about some of my experiences … [Read more...]
Reviewers Wanted for The Test of Gold!
I'm in the process of putting together a book launch team for my upcoming historical romance, The Test of Gold, set in New York City's Gilded Age. Gilded Age mansions were beautifully decorated … [Read more...]
Across the Miles: Poems of Fantasy, Faith, and Fun
My agency sibling, Annie Douglas Lima, has a new poetry book out! I've tried my hand at writing a few poems in my historical fiction, especially very first story, A Secret Hope. From Annie: … [Read more...]
Giveaway for My Critique Partner’s New Book! The Time For Healing
Release day is always an exciting time for an author. My last story, On the Trail of Love, released this past April. So I am pleased to announce my critique partner, Ramona K. Cecil, has a new book … [Read more...]
The Test of Gold Cover Reveal!
I'm so happy to reveal the cover for my upcoming Gilded Age novel, The Test of Gold! This is the first of three Gilded Age novels to be published by Vinspire Publishing. After self-publishing my … [Read more...]
The Day I Confessed Eleven Sins of Sacrilege
Going to Catholic grade school for eight years at St. Amelia's in Tonawanda, NY, left me with some indelible memories, like the time I went to confession and told Father Ochs that I had eleven sins of … [Read more...]
On the Trail of Love Releases Today!
My new contemporary romance, On the Trail of Love, releases today! I went down a rabbit hole when I wrote this story, as my usual genre is historical fiction. But when I met a young lady who … [Read more...]
Funny Southern Sayings and a Girl From Tonawanda
I think I could write a whole book on funny Southern sayings. Besides being introduced to barbecue, sweet tea, and pimiento cheese, learning to understand the accent and the funny Southern sayings … [Read more...]
The Pandemic Flu of 1918 and the COVID-19 Virus.
The past weeks since the outbreak of COVID-19 have been strange for me. I've written a WWI/Pandemic Flu of 1918 novel which isn't published yet. And I did extensive research on this particular … [Read more...]
