Category Archives: Boston Mountains

We Didn’t Know Any Other Way

Posted on November 5, 2012 by veldabrotherton

There was a time when people lived without electricity, central heat and air, refrigeration, insulated homes. The list goes on. As an author of historical fiction and nonfiction. I’ve researched much about how people lived in America in the 1800s … Continue reading →

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PLACES ON THE WEB

Posted on September 20, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Today I’m going to share some links that are valuable to writers both beginners and those well on their way. If you’re ready to do a book tour, here’s a site to check. Promotion To convert your book, chapter or … Continue reading →

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Timelines

Posted on August 24, 2009 by veldabrotherton

For the past few days I’ve researched timelines for my latest book, The Boston Mountains: Lost In The Ozarks. Since the stories cover a variety of dates, it appeared to be a daunting task to make sure I knew what … 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 →

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Drafting Two Books at Once

Posted on April 13, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Though I consistently write fiction, for some reason my nonfiction finds more success. And so it is that I’m working on two regional nonfiction books at once, I suppose. Even with six published historical romances under my belt, and four … Continue reading →

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What the New Year might bring

Posted on December 29, 2008 by veldabrotherton

When I was younger I made resolutions. They were always sort of silly, though I didn’t think so at the time. Mostly stuff anyone ought to do as a matter of course. Lose twenty pounds, stop fighting with my little … Continue reading →

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Arkansas’ own unusual wonder

Posted on July 17, 2007 by veldabrotherton

Coming up: Eight Random Facts about me since I was tagged by Susan Tweit, flower garden. First, Arkansas has it’s share of oddities. This photo is Monte Ne, an underwater coliseum built by Coin Harvey and covered by Beaver Lake … Continue reading →

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