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What Happened to Claudia?

Was there a particular character you may have grown to like or to dislike in Heart of Texas that you did not find while reading Seasons Under the Sun? Did you wonder why they were not mentioned or wonder what may have happened to him or to her? Claudia, Franklin’s niece, is one such character

Tidbits about Texas Schools

September 3, 2024 With school back in session and college football the major topic of discussion, I wanted to share some tidbits about Texas schools I gleaned while researching Seasons Under the Sun. You may already know these facts, but just read along as I share with others. In chapter one, you will read that

Boxing’s Joe Louis and Baseball’s Babe Ruth

As we huddle around television sets or laptop computers to watch and cheer on the skilled athletes from all across the globe participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics, we are amazed. Did you know when and where the first Olympic Games were held? No? Well, let me tell you. The first modern Olympic Games were

Leave a Comment for a Free E-Book

July 9, 2024 Afternoon, I have exciting news for you! Interested in a free e-book of Seasons Under the Sun? Again, I repeat “free!” Be among the first ten to leave a comment on this post and I will send you a book-stub to be exchanged through Westbow Press for a free e-book. Now is

What’s In a Name?

Recently I was asked how I kept up with all the many characters in my books. Believe me, that was not an easy task. Having ten members in the immediate Bailey family plus other family members, friends and secondary characters, I had to write their names in a notebook I kept during the writing process.

Questions You Might Ask

Monday, April 29, 2024 What a beautiful, sunny day after a rainy weekend. Hope your day, wherever you are, will be a bright one. It’s been several days since my last post and during that time, you may have thought of questions to ask me. Such as…how did you decide on the titles of your