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...
View ArticleI 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.
View ArticleI 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.
View ArticleFebruary – Amethyst & Onyx
Amethyst and onyx are commonly associated with the month of February. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these gemstones.
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleForks
The interesting - no really - history of the fork. Did you know there are 35 kinds?
View ArticleAnthrax
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?
View ArticleMarch – Bloodstone & Aquamarine
Aquamarine and bloodstone are commonly associated with the month of March. Learn more interesting tid-bits and some history about these birthstones.
View ArticleBecoming 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.
View ArticleI 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.
View ArticleMy 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.
View ArticleMay – Emerald
The gem of much history, the emerald, is May's birthstone. Learn more about this beautiful, green gem.
View ArticleJune – Pearl, Moonstone & Agate
June has a trio of gemstones that have become commonly associated with it. Learn more about the pearl, moonstone, and agate.
View ArticleJuly – Ruby
Ruby is commonly associated with the month of July. Learn more about this gemstone.
View ArticleAugust – Sardonyx & Peridot
Sardonyx and Peridot are commonly associated with the month of August. Learn more interesting history about these gemstones.
View ArticleSeptember – 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.
View ArticleOctober – Opal & Tourmaline
Opal and Tourmaline are commonly associated with the month of October. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these gemstones.
View ArticleInterview with Scott Leon Smith
Introducing Scott Leon Smith of Monstervox Productions. Learn about book narration in my interview with Scott.
View ArticleNovember – Topaz & Citrine
Topaz and Citrine are commonly associated with the month of November. Learn more interesting tid-bits about these gemstones.
View ArticleDecember – 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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