Category Archives: recipes

It’s The Story Stupid

Posted on November 23, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Over the past few years I’ve noticed the not-too-subtle change in entertainment, including novels and movies. It seems we’ve turned slowly from quality creativity to STORY. Some of those who write today are not very good writers, but they are … 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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Old Recipes make me hungry

Posted on March 30, 2009 by veldabrotherton

I saw a cartoon this morning in the newspaper. The gist of it was that the stores need something to urge women to shop for raw food instead of prepared food. One of the young women was aghast that anyone … 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 →