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Blog postSilent films and the era in which they were popular (approx. 1891-1927) have fascinated many. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a movie theater in 1910, watching these films—especially in the heat of summer? The answer to that question is what inspired me to write Dear Maude and, eventually, the remaining books of The Dear Maude Trilogy. What did these theaters look like inside and out? What was it like to visit one, and what kept the viewers coming back? Let's unpack o
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Blog postDear Maude is now available on Audiobook. Take a listen and get your copy today!
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Blog postYou’ve likely heard of movie scenes, even whole characters, being cut from a film, forever lost during the editing process. The same goes for books. Sometimes, the author must make a sacrifice of something he/she spent a whole day, week, month developing because, well, it simply didn’t work out. The process might sound like the end of a relationship or, maybe, a dystopian story where someone must die to save the planet. For me, it’s all of the above with a little Sophie’s Choice and eating ones
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Blog postWhat girl wouldn’t want a few extra clothes; especially at someone else’s expense? How about a closet full of them? In Dear Maude, Emily Stanton isn’t like most girls, however, and no one would ever accuse her of being a fashionista. Jeans, T-shirts, and hair ties strong enough to hold a ponytail are all she ever needs, that is until she becomes more acquainted with her roommate, Sophia. In a matter of weeks, Sophia takes Emily from denim to high fashion. Although the transformation is subtle a
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Blog postThe following is background information on the books of The Dear Maude Trilogy. Some say love is the universal language. I happen to believe that music is, because, despite the language a song is written in or how badly we butcher the lyrics when we sing it, good music can resonate with anyone who hears or feels it—plus, it’s timeless. In The Dear Maude Trilogy, music plays a large role in Emily’s life, reminding her of the world she left behind, and helping her to cope with her new one. Simila
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Blog postThe following is background information on the books of The Dear Maude Trilogy. Bordello, cathouse, brothel, house of ill repute, call them what you will, but a story about early New York wouldn’t be complete without them. In time, however, factors such as social reform, changing land use, and new (enforced) laws removed brothels from early twentieth-century New York in record numbers. Unfortunately for Sophia, Emily’s roommate in Dear Maude, they weren’t eliminated entirely, and worse, she's b
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Blog postI'm happy to announce that Dear Maude, the first book of The Dear Maude Trilogy, recently won a bronze medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards! This award has some serious weight to it in more ways than one. The annual competition features indie as well as traditionally published authors with bestsellers and celebrities among the recipients. Winners receive an actual medal on a ribbon--similar to the Olympics. It's such an honor! (This is the medal with the new cover) Click the PRESS RELEASE
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Blog postFauvism, Cubism, Futurism were all the rage in 1910. Think Picasso and Matisse, and you’ll have a good idea of what the art world looked like during that time. But what does a sociology major from 2012 care about early twentieth-century art; other than to ask, “Is it going to be on the test?” The answer in Emily Stanton’s case is, “You bet your life.” Although Emily might have taken a few fine arts classes in college, they did nothing to prepare her for the rigorous six-month orientation she en
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Blog postIn time travel fiction, something—a machine, a watch, a phone booth, standing stones, etc.—transports the character(s) back in time. For Emily, in The Dear Maude Trilogy, vintage cars and other vehicles often serve that purpose…but why did I choose that method of time travel? In my mind, the choice was clear. Despite the fact that I’m not a gearhead nor does my car lingo expand beyond the use of “that thingy” to describe most parts under the hood, I needed to find Emily a ride, and, quite frank
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Blog postFrom Typhoid Fever to the Spanish Influenza, early twentieth-century diseases were widespread, often pandemics, which affected young and old, rich and poor alike. In The Dear Maude Trilogy, disease, just like clothing and social norms, played a major role in society life for Emily Stanton. In this excerpt from Dear Maude, Emily describes her plan to use Typhoid Fever, or at least the symptoms she learned from her grandfather, a retired physician, to her advantage: My plan was simple: I would fa
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Blog postStudents used it, teachers used it, and business people used it; in fact, anyone who could write used it. Even today Spencerian Script is all around you. Just drive on any road or visit a grocery store, and you’ll find an example of it. When everything was handwritten, Spencerian Script was king. First developed in 1840 by Platt Rogers Spencer, Spencerian Script was a script style used in the U.S. from the 1850s until the 1920s when the typewriter gradually replaced it in business letters. Reme
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Blog postIn Dear Maude, Emily Stanton’s training involves the popular pursuits of a 1910 lady of society, including riding sidesaddle. For those who aren’t familiar with this style of riding, it involves the use of a special saddle to sit aside rather than astride a horse. In other words, the rider's legs stay on one side of the horse. Wait, what? Yes, it's true. Instead of riding the horse as one would a bicycle, the rider keeps her legs to one side. It sounds both uncomfortable and nerve-racking, a
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Blog postThe following is background information for the books of The Dear Maude Trilogy. Corsets top Emily Stanton’s lists of avoidable undergarments in Dear Maude, For the Love of Maude, and Forever Maude, but what’s all the fuss? After all, in modern times, corsets have become considered sexy, sultry, and/or flat-out naughty. They come in many different styles and fabrics and also can add style to an outfit when worn above clothing, such as in a steampunk costume like this: But just beneath the corse
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Blog postThe following is background information for the books of The Dear Maude Trilogy. In Dear Maude, Emily is from St. Helens, a rural town just outside Portland, Oregon. If you check out a map, St. Helens is approximately 29 miles Northwest of Portland or about a 45-minute drive (speed zones, traffic, yep). It was named for its view of Mt. St. Helens, which is across the Columbia River and a few hours north in Washington State. Having grown up in Portland, I traveled to St. Helens and beyond many t
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Blog postI’m often asked for some backstory on my books—information regarding the people, places, and things from Dear Maude and beyond. Well, here goes! I hope you enjoy it. And if you have any questions or would like to read more about things mentioned in The Dear Maude Trilogy, please leave your comments below. Spoiler Alert! I’ve written the following information assuming you, the reader, have read Dear Maude. If you have not, you can find it by clicking HERE. To find out about my other books, you c
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