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A video review of Luminous!

A video review of Luminous

Historic Places: Benjamin Harrison House

During a recent weekend in Indianapolis, I was thrilled to stumble upon this gem on the north side of downtown. I'll be honest, I didn't even realize that President Benjamin Harrison was from Indiana, so this was a fascinating visit!

Daughters of the Greatest Knight

My guest today is a talented nonfiction author with a gift for shining a spotlight on medieval ladies. Sharon Bennett Connolly's latest book is an in-depth, yet accessible study of women of the 13th century, including the remarkable daughters of history's Greatest Knight, William Marshall.

Historic Places: The Landmark for Peace

I had the opportunity to visit a poignantly relevant historic place over the weekend. The Landmark for Peace in Indianapolis honors Martin Luther King Jr and Robert Kennedy, two leaders remembered for tirelessly striving toward peace.

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5 Favorite Books and Other Fun

For the last day of my Luminous Blog Tour, I am at the blog of author Pam Lecky where we discuss writing historical fiction and she challenges me to choose only 5 favorite books.

The Society of the Living Dead

At the blog of Judith Arnopp, we are talking about the Society of the Living Dead, an organization started by women who were dying of radium poisoning.

Author Interview

The next stop on my LUMINOUS blog tour is an interview at The Writing Desk with author Tony Riches. JOIN US

The Forgotten History of the Radium Girls

Author Suzy Henderson has invited me to her blog to discuss the forgotten history of the radium girls. JOIN US.

Excerpt! Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl

LUMINOUS BLOG TOUR: DAY 8
I am visiting with author Paula Lofting today and have shared an excerpt from Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl.

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Remembering Bobby Kennedy

America lost more than a single person when Bobby Kennedy was killed. A path to a better future was forever lost to us.

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