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What’s your gemstone?

Dive into the fascinating world of January's birthstones: the garnet and rose quartz. Garnets, often a dark red, symbolize constancy and faith. They've been cherished throughout history, even lighting...

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I have learned so much about Trauma

It's amazing how much various trauma's can effect a person. I learned a lot about it while researching for Mirrored Reflections.

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I have learned a lot about Volcanoes

In my writing research, I've learned a LOT about volcanoes. It took me a bit to figure out JUST how I was going to apply that knowledge in my novels.

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February – Amethyst & Onyx

Amethyst and onyx are commonly associated with the month of February. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these gemstones.

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Why Rome?

Why is the ancient Rome time period so fascinating? Maybe the intrigue is that it’s a story about us. About us as a people. As my mother did say once to me, “times change but people don’t.” And I’ve...

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Forks

The interesting - no really - history of the fork. Did you know there are 35 kinds?

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Anthrax

It boggles the mind where book research can take you. For "Threatened Loyalties", it took me down the anthrax rabbit hole. Won't you join me and see what I learned?

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March – Bloodstone & Aquamarine

Aquamarine and bloodstone are commonly associated with the month of March. Learn more interesting tid-bits and some history about these birthstones.

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Becoming me

It's amazing the things you learn about yourself when you're in the throws of writing and character development. Becoming me happend wihile working on Pompeii's Plague.

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I have learned a lot about Weapons

While researching for "Mirrored Reflection", I learned a lot about different weaponry and its history. Come check out what I learned.

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My History with Horses – Part 1

I've always loved horses, and had several growing up. Learn about them and the inspiration I drew from my experiences with them.

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May – Emerald

The gem of much history, the emerald, is May's birthstone. Learn more about this beautiful, green gem.

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June – Pearl, Moonstone & Agate

June has a trio of gemstones that have become commonly associated with it. Learn more about the pearl, moonstone, and agate.

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July – Ruby

Ruby is commonly associated with the month of July. Learn more about this gemstone.

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August – Sardonyx & Peridot

Sardonyx and Peridot are commonly associated with the month of August. Learn more interesting history about these gemstones.

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September – Blue Sapphire & Lapis Lazuli

Blue Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli are commonly associated with the month of September. Learn more interesting tid-bits and some history about these gemstones.

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October – Opal & Tourmaline

Opal and Tourmaline are commonly associated with the month of October. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these gemstones.

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Interview with Scott Leon Smith

Introducing Scott Leon Smith of Monstervox Productions. Learn about book narration in my interview with Scott.

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November – Topaz & Citrine

Topaz and Citrine are commonly associated with the month of November. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these gemstones.

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December – Turquoise & Zircon

Turquoise and Zircon are commonly associated with the month of December. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these stones.

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