2024-04-25 14:30
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2024-04-18 14:30
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Whether I am reading or writing, I always find it exciting to welcome back characters that I have come to know, watched grow and r… Read More
2024-04-09 14:30
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I often get asked why historical fiction? Why is historical fiction the genre I devour cover to cover? And why write historical fi… Read More
2024-04-03 14:00
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I’m an Author, Not a Brand.
Many writers shy away from establishing themselves as a brand. They associate branding simply… Read More
2024-03-21 14:30
Shouldn’t we all get to learn while reading a good story? Check out these fantastic kids historical fiction titles!
Fantastic Reads in Kids Historical Fiction
We regul… Read More
2024-03-14 14:30
Today’s kids often want to do anything but read. So, how can we fix this? Join me to discuss how to get kids reading for National Reading Month!
How to Get Kids Reading
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2024-03-07 15:30
Lucy Burns- American suffragette and woman’s rights activist.
Inspiration and Friendships
Lucy Burns advocacy efforts began when she spent time in the UK working with Emmeline Pa… Read More
2024-02-29 15:30
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“We march today to give evidence to the world of our determination, that this simple act of justice shall be done.” Wo… Read More
2024-02-22 15:30
There are SO many e readers to choose from. And each one offers different benefits. So, how do we choose the best e reader? Read on for tips!
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2024-02-15 15:30
What Kind of Author are You?
One of the most fun debates in writing circles is questioning your plotting strategy. Are you a plotter or a pantser? I, myself, consider myself a plan… Read More
2024-02-07 11:00
Can an author survive without self-promotion? Not easily, so let’s discuss how to market yourself on social media!
Twenty years ago, Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook. It… Read More
2024-01-25 15:30
It’s a new year and time to either pre-order or put those books on hold at the library!
What Books Should Be on Your List This Year?
We’re almost done with January a… Read More
2024-01-18 15:30
The legendary Dolly Parton turns 77 this weekend. No one deserves a celebration more than this woman. Between her songs, movies, books and philanthropic efforts, there is nothing she hasn&rs&hell…Read More
2024-01-11 15:30
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Did you know anyone can benefit from writing? I’m not saying everyone should go out and write themselves a short story… Read More
2024-01-04 15:30
Snow is forecast for this weekend. Winter is officially here. But perhaps there’s a reason Denmark is ranked one of the happiest countries in the world. They practice hygge. If you&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-12-21 15:30
There were so many great historical fiction books that came out this year. And I devoured them all! So, this list was very difficult to whittle down. But here we go, in my humble opinion, th… Read More
2023-12-14 15:30
What better history to research during December than the guests of the Nativity?
We Three Kings- we all know the song and to some extent we all think we know the story- Jesus is asleep in… Read More
2023-12-07 15:30
My 2023 Holiday Historical Fiction picks are ready for you!
So, we know I love historical fiction. But another one of my favorite things is reading Christmas fiction to get me in the mood… Read More
2023-11-30 15:30
NanoWriMo Young Writers Program
This post saddens me to write, as I have been a long-time supporter and participant in National Novel Writing Month challenges. You may even remember my po… Read More
2023-11-23 15:30
Meet the Woman behind the Women
Pretty much everyone in society has heard of the classic novel, Little Women. To this day, the March girls are some of my favorite book characters. One of… Read More
2023-11-16 15:30
Are you familiar with the name Nellie Bly? I’ve mentioned before that Nellie Bly is pretty important to Ruth in her third installment. Today I want to explain why. So, who was Nellie B… Read More
2023-11-09 15:30
Once upon a time there was a procedure and specific order to everything in the publishing industry. An author would obtain an agent who would shop a book around until an editor picked it up… Read More
2023-11-02 15:00
November 1st was National Family Literacy Day. I love this concept because sharing my love of books is a cornerstone of my childrearing. I remember being pregnant and creating a list of famo… Read More
2023-10-26 14:30
It’s Halloween and what can be better than some spooky historical fiction reads? In case you couldn’t tell from my post last week, my particular fave are fiction books about witc… Read More
2023-10-20 12:08
The Salem Witch Trials have always been a time in history that intrigued me. The first time I really became acquainted with it all was during a field trip I took with my girl scout troop in… Read More
2023-10-13 00:52
One hundred and twelve years ago a fire stole 146 lives. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was one of the worst workplace disasters in American history. The fire was also the turning poin… Read More
2023-10-05 05:00
I often get asked why historical fiction? Why is historical fiction the genre I devour cover to cover? And why write historical fiction when it’s one of the most cumbersome, challengin… Read More
2023-09-21 19:02
No woman can call herself free who does not own and control her body. -Margaret Sanger
Margaret Sanger was a famous American activist who devoted her life to legalizing birth control an… Read More
2023-09-14 14:30
Alice Stebbins Wells was a minister and social worker who in 1910 became the first female police officer appointed to the Los Angeles Police Department. Although she was not technically the… Read More
2023-09-07 14:00
It’s an important birthday this week. On September 6th 1860- one of the most important American social welfare activists was born. You might not be familiar with her by name, but I bet… Read More
2023-08-31 21:43
You’ve published your book, but how do you get it out for public consumption? This is where self publishing aggregators and self publishing distribution platforms come into play. If yo… Read More
2023-08-25 03:35
The “right” subscription service feels like a a trove of gifts curated just for you. With so many options how do you pick the “BEST” ebook subscription?
Ebook Subs… Read More
2023-08-18 03:35
These books were worth their beach bag weight and made a splash this summer!
Summer is sadly coming to an end here. We just returned from the last of our summer travels and my kids retur… Read More
2023-08-11 02:28
The Writers Strike 2023 came up in conversation the other day as bbq conversation. This is not the first time and as things continue in their stalemate fashion, I’m sure it will not be… Read More
2023-08-04 04:45
They both take you on incredible adventures, have unexpected twists and hopefully leave you wanting more!
It’s that time of summer where everyone’s cleared out of the DC area… Read More
2023-07-27 14:30
Books and movies have always had a special relationship, so what does the end of blockbuster names in movies mean in books?
I recently watched a movie on Netflix with my husband and reali… Read More
2023-07-20 18:20
July 19th and 20th of this year mark the 175th Anniversary of the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls!
For those not familiar, this historic two day convention was the fi… Read More
2023-07-18 02:18
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2023-07-13 23:23
AI has arrived in the world of publishing. Is it welcome?
AI. Two letters that evoke such strong feelings. We have doomsdayers predicting the end of the working world as we know it. And… Read More
2023-07-10 02:12
Discovering Mensa and journeying TOGETHER
This has been an interesting week for my family. We brought in July with a bang– a huge fireworks display and party with friends. And now… Read More
2023-06-22 14:30
Trekking down a paved path: Education for Women
Do you have women in your family who have gone to college? What about any doctors, lawyers or other ceiling busting women? If so, you have… Read More
2023-06-15 20:31
Books HE will WANT to read!
Happy Father’s Day everyone! Do you have book loving dad in the house? Last year I posted about historical fiction books for men and it’s actually… Read More
2023-06-07 17:57
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2023-06-02 04:01
Light reads for light weather.
Historical fiction is such a broad genre. And one thing I hear people say is, I love it, but it can be so “heavy” and “serious”. Tha… Read More
2023-05-26 02:18
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2023-05-12 03:22
Where is an author’s place in an Amazon world?
Piracy. The word has run the gamut of affiliated issues in different markets over the years. It’s been linked with issues with m… Read More
2023-05-11 23:14
Looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift? A good book is always a hit! Check out this round up of great historical fiction picks for Mother’s Day Reading!
Mother’s D… Read More
2023-04-27 00:00
Why was this day created and how has it evolved over time?
Take Our Daughters to Work day began in 1992 by Gloria Steinem as a project of the Ms. Foundation. It was created to show girls… Read More
2023-04-21 13:00
Spring has arrived! While I may not have the gift of growing plants, I would LOVE to be part of growing your local library’s book selection. Want to enter? All you have to do is fill o… Read More
2023-04-21 02:03
April 23rd is UNESCO World Book Day and this year their focus is on Indigenous languages. If you’ve read my books, you know my main characters speak Yiddish, which is in fact an indige… Read More
2023-04-20 20:53
I am ecstatic to join the SCBWI team!
You may recall I recently discussed what SCBWI is and the many benefits of joining. (You can find that post here). The Society of Children’s B… Read More
2023-04-20 17:08
Am I wasting my money on an Authors Guild?
I’ve been a part of a number of author guilds/writer’s organizations at this point. I’ve tried IBPA (Independent Book Publishe… Read More
2023-04-13 10:22
You may have heard of it, but what does the acronym stand for? What is SCBWI?
What is SCBWI?
You’ve probably heard me refer to SCBWI at different times here on my website or in… Read More
2023-04-05 20:22
Looking for the best new historical fiction releases? Check out my first quarterly book round up of the year!
Spring Books to Read!
April is here which means we are somehow already a… Read More
2023-03-15 14:32
Why do we still need to discuss the importance of workplace safety? Let’s examine how it’s still an issue today!
Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Another March 25h… Read More
2023-03-15 10:09
Here are a few of my favorite Irish Historical Fiction Authors and their fabulous stories about the Emerald Isle!
My Favorite Irish Historical Fiction Books
Happy St. Patrick’s… Read More
2023-03-08 15:07
Make your travel experience that much more relaxing with this bookish travel essentials list for Book Lovers!
Top Five Bookish Travel Essentials List
Getting ready for a much needed v… Read More
2023-03-07 13:49
Just Like John Proctor questioned- How can I live without my name?
What’s in a Name?
Happy March! It’s Women’s History Month and I can’t wait to share some of… Read More
2023-03-03 16:39
Why my affinity for the amaryllis flower?
You may have noticed I have a strong affinity for the amaryllis flower. It’s on my logo, I use it in many of my other graphics and I… Read More
2023-02-20 15:04
We’ve all heard that behind every great man is a great lady. But it’s still the men that get celebrated. I think it’s time we give these incredible First Ladies their due!… Read More
2023-02-09 19:29
Looking for a romantic gift for the Book Lover in your life? Check out these Book Lover Gifts for Valentine’s Day!
Disclaimer- I do include affiliate links for some of the products… Read More
2023-02-01 21:59
Time travel and enjoy a swoon-worthy rogue with these great historical fiction romance books for Valentine’s Day!
Best Historical Fiction Romance Books
Are you a fan of Claire a… Read More
2023-01-27 16:58
You asked, I listened! For all you folks who like to listen to your books- there is now an audiobook option to listen to Ruth’s story!
The Girl in the Triangle Audiobook
The boo… Read More
2023-01-26 19:24
Kindle Vella, Wattpad– these are two of the largest Serialization Storytelling Platforms available. But what does that mean, and are they worth checking out?
What are Serialization… Read More
2023-01-18 16:54
Have an upcoming baby shower? Do you want something different that will stand out from the usual assortment of bottles, diapers and onesies? Then, this is your place! Read below for some gre… Read More
2023-01-12 18:40
Looking for some Black historical fiction books? Here is a roundup of some fantastic Black historical fiction authors!
Black Historical Fiction Authors
I’m always looking for di… Read More
2023-01-11 20:49
Let’s honor some of the courageous women who fought for civil rights!
Black Female Freedom Fighters
In honor of MLK Day, I wanted to write about the fight for civil rights and e… Read More
2023-01-05 18:50
Joyana’s Author Spotlight Series is Back! This month meet historical
cozy mystery writer- Jolie Tunnell!
Author Highlight– Meet Jolie Tunnell
By this point, I hope you… Read More
2022-12-13 22:22
Enjoy a round-up of the best historical fiction books from 2022!
Best Historical Fiction Books 2022
Another year has flown by! Man, that went fast! But with it came some fantastic wri… Read More
2022-11-17 22:30
Join Joyana to Sip and Learn!
This Virtual Event will cover the Garment Workers’ Uprising of 20,000, the Triangle Factory Fire, Life in the Tenements and the process behind writing… Read More
2022-11-17 18:42
Can you think of some of the best book endings?
Great Book Endings from Literature
There are some great book endings out there!
“So we beat on, boats against the current, bo… Read More
2022-11-11 12:33
Do you know the history of novels? Who was the first novel writer? Read here to find out!
The Birth of Novels
Are you familiar with the background or history of novels? Where did nove… Read More
2022-11-07 16:52
Do you understand the difference between an independent contractor vs employee and why the distinction matters? Read to find out!
What is the difference between an independent contractor… Read More
2022-10-31 20:55
Each year millions of writers sign up, but only 10-15% finish. So, why all the hype?
Nanowrimo 2022
November is here and with that brings Nanowrimo 2022. In case you don’t know… Read More
2022-10-03 15:41
The Girl in the Triangle was named the 2022 Book Excellence Award Winner for Best Multicultural Fiction!
The Book Excellence Awards is an international book awards competition.Chosen fro… Read More
2022-09-23 12:33
Happy Birthday F. Scott Fitzgerald!
Are you a Gatsby Fan? Learn About the Author Behind the Book!
September 24th is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birthday! Anyone who knows me knows I… Read More
2022-09-15 09:46
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Mystery!
About Agatha Christie and Her Books
Murder on the Orient Express, And Then There Were None, these are some of the most classic mysteries ev… Read More
2022-09-01 20:58
Our Workplace History and Potential Future
Labor Day Books to Read
The first Labor Day Parade took place in NYC on September 5th, 1882. It was a demonstration for worker’s right… Read More
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