Book trailer for Tomboy
I had some fun this week, working on a book trailer for Tomboy. Sure, there were logistical, technical issues to [...]
The courage to voice her opinions
I admire author Natashia Deón for reasons artistic and otherwise. What especially rises up right now is the way she [...]
Shopping for 1939 fashion
Writing historical fiction means a lot of learning. Some of it gives me a headache. But other research topics are [...]
Author David Heska Wanbli Weiden on justice in crime fiction
In a recent event by Stories on Stage Sacramento, I interviewed crime novelist, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of Winter [...]
Recreating 1939’s RMS Queen Mary
Though half of Tomboy takes place on RMS Queen Mary in 1939, I was never able to visit her in [...]
A woman on centre court
A big scene in Tomboy takes place at the 1939 Wimbledon ladies’ singles championship. I know of few better places [...]
Sifting through fragments
(Illustrator Jacqueline Tam in The Atavist Magazine.) My friend Kathy Butler shared a story with me, knowing how I feel [...]
A new dust bowl
Researching and writing Copy Boy, I knew historical events and conditions in the 1930s would connect with some of those [...]
Signing books in real life
The Stories on Stage Sacramento crew (Dorothy Rice, Sue Staats, the missing-from-the-picture Jessica Laskey, and I) were thrilled to host [...]
Debra Gardner and Sister District Sacramento–book talk
Sister District Sacramento spreading its love, using its power. It's such an honor to be invited to talk about resilience, [...]
Small, smart and celebratory booksigning
Book-signing, Wednesday 8/11. Capital Books is a newish Sacramento institution that's getting gatherings right. I'll be there with other short [...]
Silver Falchion Finalist–Best Historical
A gathering I have to miss. I was proud and pleased to be named a finalist for the Silver Falchion [...]