Monthly Archives: June 2009

Blue skies and warm winds beckon

Posted on June 22, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Once, a wise woman told me that I should not bemoan my dislike of winter when it came around because that’s when we could relax from our summer chores and do some things we’d put off for a while. That’s … Continue reading →

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Chasing Leads

Posted on June 15, 2009 by veldabrotherton

If you’re a writer then you know that a large portion of our work consists of research. That is especially true of historical writers, but none are exempt. Did you ever run across something in a fiction book that was … Continue reading →

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One of Arkansas Most Scenic Routes

Posted on June 8, 2009 by veldabrotherton

The title may not sound like the subject of a blog about writing, but it is in a roundabout way. For I’d like to talk about the opportunities we authors have in locating beautiful places as we conduct our research. … Continue reading →