Broadening Horizons 2026

The Lord I left by Scarlett Peckham  This is the replacement Religious Romance novel I found but it’s actually more religious romance with elements of erotica. Not saying it bothers me but nothing about the story really speaks to me personally. But I mean, most romances don’t. I am only attracted to certain types ofContinue reading “Broadening Horizons 2026”

Why you should Pick Me 

The jump off line is from Why you should pick me by Zoe Wagner.  Why you should Pick Me: I’ve got long black hair that I’m proud of that flows like a waterfall  I collect lyrics I’m intelligent, quick to grasp ideas I’m honest that I don’t quite know how to lie. Which means youContinue reading “Why you should Pick Me “

Revisiting the Character Grid

I had actually switched back into doing the character grid for the twin sister story (the other project is now officially on hold although now I am itching to turn my Fate-turned-Cortex game into a novel with a different campaign premise than the one I am running now and have started plotting it as aContinue reading “Revisiting the Character Grid”

Remarkable Woman in Ancient China (28)- Empress Dou Miao

Who is she? An Empress in the Eastern Han era, one of the six Empresses who reigned at Court during that era.  Notable life events: Born in approximately 149 AD, as the eldest daughter of the general Dou Wu, a descendant of Empress Dou’s brother.  Chosen to join the Imperial Harem in 165 AD andContinue reading “Remarkable Woman in Ancient China (28)- Empress Dou Miao”

Small kindnesses

The jump-off line is from Small Kindnesses by Danusha Lameris Small kindnesses:  The rain that fell to disperse the heat The free days that laid in your path Those words that were just right for you today The key piece of information that had fallen into your lap That tiny advice you gave out becauseContinue reading “Small kindnesses”