Today's book bubble is about Elias Derby, son of Hasket Derby. One might think he's wealthy. Instead he has deep gambling debts, & soon his weakness will be exposed. Creditors are visiting his father. #historicalfiction #SalemMA bubli.sh/8r0PK3M

Happy to share that "The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch" is shortlisted for the Chanticleer Sea Shorts Prize. #newrelease #historicalfiction

Amidst the chaos that surrounds us, don't forget to breathe. #fridaythoughts

"Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November, Gunpowder Treason & Plot." It's Guy Fawkes Day

In today's book bubble, Hasket Derby fulfills a promise he made to Eliza when the married. She can now build the biggest, most amazing mansion in Salem. bubli.sh/5mPQf1K #historicalfiction #kindle #Salem

Today's blog is about time -- standardizing it, changing it, arguing over it. bit.ly/4nAgYTy #timezones #standardtime #daylighttime

Amazon names "The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch" #1 New Release in Biographical Historical Fiction. Pre-Order your copy today. amzn.to/42Z6RQB #newrelease #historicalfiction #Salem

Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween. #halloween

In today's book bubble from Sea Tigers & Merchants Jacob Crowninshield discreetly courts his cousin Sarah. He can't ask her to marry him until he makes his fortune, but he can tell her his plan. bubli.sh/xF8Fdgr #historicalfiction

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My new book "The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch" is available for preorder at the low price of 99 cents. Get your copy today. amzn.to/42Z6RQB #historicalfiction #newrelease #kindle

Geordie has lost a sailor to a British impressment gang. He could have lost two. He could have lost half his crew. But the loss of one man feels like a personal failure. It doesn't help when his brother berates him as if he was a coward. bubli.sh/J7nAKhX #truestory #Americanhistoricalfiction

Today's blog features a few Halloween stories, including one about Goddess Cerridwen. bit.ly/496L6SM #halloween

Hoping for a few Zen moments this weekend. How about you?

Today's Book Bubble from Sea Tigers & Merchants continues the standoff between Captain Geordie Crowninshield aboard the Belisarius, & the British boarding party searching for "deserters.". Geordie is outgunned, but still argues for his crew. bubli.sh/3qqLpMR #historicalfiction #americanhistory

New Day. New Week. Let's give it our best. #Monday #sunrise

I bought a pumpkin yesterday. I’m going to put a hat on it & pretend it looks like this Jack-o’-lantern by huk_flickr. #halloween

Today's book bubble from Sea Tigers & Merchants takes place on the high seas. Geordie Crowninshield, captain of the Belisarius, has mere minutes to decide whether to fight or surrender to a British sloop of war. What will he do? bubli.sh/9L7gC8v

"Bobbing for applies" used to be a popular Halloween game. More on today's blog. bit.ly/42txA7L

Started the morning with a rainbow outside. Alas, no pot of gold

Looking to the future is like staring at a closed gate. Eventually, we all pass through the gate & discover the gates never end. But whether we pass through them with fear or courage is up to us. Be brave. #FridayThoughts #courage

In last week's book bubble, Eliza learns her husband's ship is not as profitable as he hoped. Now, Hasket has returned home. Has he decided to keep Grand Turk in his fleet, or will he sell her? bubli.sh/Bp1H8Bh #historicalfiction #Americanhistory #familysaga

According to Cicero, if you have a garden & a library, you have everything you need. Wishing you a weekend where your needs are met whether your gardens are personal or public. #fridaythoughts

Today's book bubble from Sea Tigers & Merchants returns to Hasket Derby's business decisions. It appears the Grand Turk is too large to be profitable. How is that possible? bubli.sh/yD11Nfy

Though it is still September, I accept that it is already Halloween Season. In that spirit, I offer today's blog about the Chapter House grotesques at York Minster. Protruding tongues, mythical beasts & giggling monkeys join the story. Stop by. bit.ly/4nD6nHD #halloween #England #York

Just because Fall in the Northern Hemisphere starts on Monday, it doesn't mean you can't squeeze out a few last moments of summer. #summer #fridaythoughts

Today's book bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." Sarah, Jacob & their chaperones have finished their meal. Outside, snow starts falling, just as Sarah is about to answer his question. bubli.sh/aqrFr5L #historicalfiction #americansaga

Today's book bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants" features Jacob Crowninshiled & Sarah Gardner on what might be their first 18th century date. bubli.sh/JCXsv54 #romance #historicalfiction

Today's blog is about grotesques at York Minster. Stop by. bit.ly/4nm1KSh #York #Yorkminster

A lavender floral triptych. Notice the blossom on the left has a busy bee sampling its goodness. This weekend, try not to be the busy bee. Take a few moments for yourself. #fridaythoughts

In today's Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants" Geordie does a classic disappearing act, leaving his common law wife with supplies & a few coins. bubli.sh/K3GJb92

Just posted a new Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." This one features Capt Nath Silsbee. bubli.sh/qRNBr89

Today is Women's Equality Day when the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. We've gained many rights since then. We're not going back

Nothing deflates my travel enthusiasm like returning home to a box full of mail, despite the fact I do almost everything on-line. #travel

Been away for a bit & made a new acquaintance. Heard the expression, crawling out of the woodwork? Here's a workman crawling out of the stonework at York Minster. #YorkMinster #sculpture #inspiration

Enjoyed a few serene moments watching this kayaker.

A Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." True to his word, Geordie sets Lizzie & their baby up in a cottage. He even visits. But his heart belongs to his ship. Such situations are common, even today. bubli.sh/GNpr5d4 #historicalfiction

The 2025 Book Series Award Hall of Fame The Book Series Awards can now celebrate 5 years of Grand Prize Winners! Congratulations to these amazing authors and their work!

Happy 4th of July weekend

Delighted to share that my Salem Stories series is featured in the CIBA spotlight article for Series Book Awards. bit.ly/4nzpOCc

A book bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." Geordie is back from his voyage. The tavern keeper confronts him about Lizzie's pregnancy. I can imagine her holding on to his ear while she pulls him into the kitchen where Lizzie scrubs the dishes. What happens next? bubli.sh/MW60z7N #historicalfiction

Today's blog is about women artists featured at the Rijksmuseum. Fascinating to learn how these women were able to create their own space in the 17th century. Illustration is a self portrait by Judith Leyster. bit.ly/3I4LWUM #womenshistory #arthistory #femaleartists

Sometimes the simplicity of a single healthy impatiens plant in a pot shares as much tranquility as a zen garden. #flowersonfriday

A Book Bubble from my "Sea Tigers & Merchants." Geordie is back from a successful voyage. Will life ashore be as carefree? bubli.sh/ZKtTY8v #historicalfiction #kindle #audiobook

Summer is upon us. Seems a good time for a picture from my garden. Enjoy the weekend! #flowersonfriday

Hasket Derby has a problem. The Grand Turk, the very symbol of his success, is not necessarily an efficient part of his business. Check out today's Book Bubble. bubli.sh/QD6s7Qc #historicalfiction #kindle

Today's blog is about women's portraits housed at the Rijksmuseum. I particularly enjoy the spontaneity in this portrait as well as the fashion report. bit.ly/4kDU4db #arthistory #dutchartists

Yet another flower I cannot name, but I'm confident the color is purpose. Have a great weekend. #flowersonfriday #weekend

In today's book bubble highlights Hasket & Eliza Derby. They confide in each other more than one might expect. bubli.sh/HP6wyj9

Two lavender tulips, because they're pretty, it's Friday, & it's time for me to finish up my vacation frame of mind. #fridayflowers #tulips