Writer’s interview with middle school students
August 26, 2013Hello! A couple of months ago, a group of middle school students from a school in Michigan wrote to me with some questions about writing….
Category: Monday Features
Colonial Williamsburg
August 19, 2013Hello! Last week, I spoke about where authors find their ideas. One of the things that I mentioned was visiting historical sights. Colonial Williamsburg is one…
Where do Authors Get Their Ideas From?
August 12, 2013Hello! “So, where do you get your ideas from?” This is a question that I’m often asked. My answer is lots of places! Museums, galleries…
Museum Monday: Flying High at the Air and Space Museum
August 5, 2013Hello! Today for Museum Monday we’re exploring the Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. In 1927, Charles Lindberg flew “The Spirit…
Museum Monday at the Louvre
July 29, 2013Hello! It’s time for Museum Monday. On occasion, Mondays are devoted to the exploration of history and art through museums. Museums are incredible places, not…
The Phoenicians – Seafaring Writers
July 22, 2013Hello! Today we’re stepping back in time to visit the Phoenicians. Throughout my historical studies, I’ve found them to be fascinating for a variety of…
Stepping into the Regal History of Bavarian Castles
July 15, 2013Hello! The castles of Germany are known for inspiring fairy tales. Perhaps, the most famous of all: Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, was the model for Sleeping…
Gutenberg and the Rise of the Printed Word
July 8, 2013The Gutenberg Printing Press Bent over their desks, the monks of Europe busily transcribed manuscripts for centuries. To own a book was simply beyond the…