Category Archives: history

Stories From Wandering

Posted on July 8, 2019 by veldabrotherton

Above: Logan spins a yarn while Chub reacts Here’s a bite from a story included in the first book I had published. It was in April, 1994 and I carried the manuscript with me to an OWL meeting where W. … Continue reading →

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The wilderness lingers

Posted on March 17, 2014 by veldabrotherton

All America lies at the end of the wilderness road, and our past is not a dead past, but still lives in us. Our forefathers had civilization inside themselves, the wild outside. We live in the civilization they created,  but within us the wilderness … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra, A Beauty or Not so Much

Posted on July 15, 2013 by veldabrotherton

I’ve invited a very special guest today, who offers a story of a gutsy woman we’re all familiar with, but probably don’t know much about. A special welcome to our guest today, Kris Elise. Kristen Elise, Ph.D. is a drug … 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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The man and his horse

Posted on August 17, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Wednesday I fussed about what I would write in my column, which is historical in nature and usually features families or communities from the past in our county. This is the photo I found that kicked off the column. How … Continue reading →

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Looking for a place to sell

Posted on August 13, 2008 by veldabrotherton

What is today? Oh, yes, it’s Wednesday and we’re on the 13th day of blogging. It’s the end of the day for me, and also a deadline day for my weekly historical article. I still haven’t done the meme thing, … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 12, 2008 by veldabrotherton

August 12, and I’m just barely sliding in again on my vow to write here every day all month. If things could ever be normal for a writer, then I’m thinking I might be back to that spot. I guarantee … Continue reading →

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Workshop/Ozark Legends Make Great Stories

Posted on August 21, 2007 by veldabrotherton

Conducting workshops is probably one of the most enjoyable tasks a writer performs. Being such a showoff, I’ve never had trouble speaking to large groups. And it’s especially fun to tell people what to do and how to do it. … Continue reading →

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Creative nonfiction

Posted on July 31, 2007 by veldabrotherton

There still seems to be some confusion as to what creative nonfiction is. I read recently on a blog posted by Olgy Gary, that this is also being called narrative nonfiction. If you don’t simply want to read the facts, … Continue reading →

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