When you combine Canada and mystery, you speak to my heart. Mike Martin does just that in his books, and I’m so pleased to have him visit my blog again. Welcome, Mike. Please tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Newfoundland, on the east coast of Canada and I currently live and write in Ottawa. I have been a freelance writer for a long time but only started writing fiction about 8 years ago. I am the proud author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series which has been celebrated for its connections to the ocean and the Read More
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Folk Tales and Legends Inspire Author Zrinka Jelic
I was fortunate to visit the Adriatic Sea when our cruise ship sailed to Croatia, so I understand author Zrinka Jelic’s love of her beautiful homeland. What a treat to visit the setting for her book, Bonded by Crimson, just after I’d read it. And what a treat to have her on my blog today. Welcome, Zrinka. Talk about the books you’ve written. What was the first seed of an idea you had for your book? How did it develop? My ideas come from everyday life. It can be a dream or a segment of a dream, or from a Read More
The American Revolution from the Loyalist Point of View
Elaine Couglar and I have a lot in common. Like me, Elaine Couglar is a retired teacher. Like me, Elaine writes historical fiction set during the American Revolution. Our approach in our writing is, shall we say…different. Elaine writes from the Loyalist point of view, and I write from the Patriot’s point of view. How fun is that? Welcome, Elaine. Talk about the books you’ve written. What was the first seed of an idea you had for your book? How did it develop? Almost ten years ago my son asked me if there was anything I wished I had done Read More