Fiction Writers Can Learn From Ode to Billie Joe
April 19, 2023I was a teenager when the 1967 musical ballad Ode to Billie Joe swept across America. Recently, I heard the song on…
Who Was The Real Hetty?
April 14, 2023People who have read The Lioness of Leiden ask about the inspiration for the main character, Hetty Kraus (1920-1994). Birth In A…
What Family Stories Would You Like To Write About?
March 21, 2023Recently, I have attended book clubs to discuss my new novel, The Lioness of Leiden, which is based on stories told by…
Women Were Victims of The Third Reich Too
March 14, 2023During the pregame at this year’s Super Bowl, the four fighter jets that flew across the sky in formation were piloted by…
What Sacrifices Would You Make For a Cause?
November 7, 2022What Sacrifices Would You Make For a Cause? What do you believe in? This question makes many people uncomfortable, so we change…