Jennifer Kincheloe & The Woman in the Camphor Trunk Jennifer Kincheloe is back on the podcast and she’s got a brand new historical mystery coming out in just a few short weeks. The first book, The Secret Life of Anna Blanc, was a finalist for a slew of awards and also was winner of the…
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Life’s Wake-Up Calls
For the past few months, I’ve been so focused on my own stuff that I realize I’ve been missing the bigger picture. Time to reevaluate. As some of you may have heard, we’ve been moving—downsizing—and I’ve been angsting over a variety of things: 1. Downsizing. How do you get rid of a thing that someone…
Driving for a Paycheck
I’ve finally figured it out! There are two signs on each car I drive seen only by Special Drivers. (Special, of course, meaning unusual, distinct, specific and obviously run-of-the-mill.) I’m sure the sign on the front bumper says, “Pull immediately in front of me, proceed really, really slowly, and then wash your windshield.” The sign…
Indie Basecamp
When it comes time to make the decision about publishing path, too often indie writers overlook the fundamentals until the lack of foundation feels overwhelming. Once overwhelmed, the situation doesn’t get any better. For this year’s Colorado Gold, I put together a list of things to do – and the sequence I believe makes the…
The Black Bourgeoisie and Acting White
For those who don’t remember learning about Marxism, the Bourgeoisie were those who stood at the top of the economic ladder because they controlled the means of production. They were the land owners and factory owners. When discussing African-Americans, the “Black Bourgeoisie” are the very top of the socio-economic period. They are the doctors and…