Corsets

Corsets

I’ve spent a few days researching corsets for my Gilded Age novel. Was there ever another beauty device as uncomfortable as a corset? Then again, the the plate-lipped Sara women of Africa don’t have it easy, either. This is the classic 18 inch waist....
Gilded Age Jewelry

Gilded Age Jewelry

My current WIP (that’s ‘work in progress’ for all you non-writers) is set in the Gilded Age, and even though more recent history isn’t my favorite time period it does have its rewards. I’ve been researching jewelry for my main character...
I’m A Guest on a Medical History Blog

I’m A Guest on a Medical History Blog

Tomorrow March 16, I’m a guest blogger on Redwood’s Medical Edge, a blog that features historical medical information. It’s Jordyn Redwood’s site, and like me, she’s a nurse who uses her medical experience in her writing. Recent stories...
The Celtic Cross

The Celtic Cross

St. Patrick is credited with the creation of the Celtic Cross, or what is also called a High Cross of Ireland. The circle represents the Celtic “wheel”, a symbol of the sun. A perfect circle is also an ancient symbol representing eternity. It’s said...
St. Patrick

St. Patrick

Since St. Patrick’s Day falls in March and because Patrick is a character in my recently published e-book, A Secret Hope, I thought I’d do a couple posts on him. There are many myths regarding Patrick, embellished over the centuries, partially because...
The Queen of Sheba’s Gold Mine

The Queen of Sheba’s Gold Mine

A recent discovery in Ethiopia may prove to be the fabled gold mine of the Queen of Sheba. Being both a Christian and an archaeology buff, I’m always thrilled when discoveries that support the bible are found. A British archaeologist named Louise Schofield has...
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