Monthly Archives: August 2020

Fact and fiction exercise

Posted on August 31, 2020 by author_Freedom

One fact three fiction. It was April twenty-third, the first day of the Northern Democratic Convention in Charleston. George didn’t understand why Master took him everywhere. The last few months he had been taken to the blacksmith shop, the butchers, … Continue reading →

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Historical figures in my second novel

Posted on August 29, 2020 by author_Freedom

For my second novel set during the Civil War. I’ll use Ann Stokes and Susie King Taylor as inspiration for my female character. There’s also a male character who eventually becomes a Buffalo soldier and serves in the 10th Cavalry … Continue reading →

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Historical figures used as inspiration for my characters

Posted on August 27, 2020 by author_Freedom

I’ve hesitated if I actually should share this. But I think it’s time I share the historical characters I use. Since I have to WIPs or two different novels.  I’ll present the one I use for my Revolutionary War novel … Continue reading →

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Western subgenres & plots

Posted on August 20, 2020 by author_Freedom

Speaking of weak and strong plots, some of you might dislike me for saying what I’m about to say. For a couple of years now, my nan has been urging me to watch the popular British show Call the Midwife. … Continue reading →

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