Frequent readers of this blog, have several things in common ranging from an interest in history to an interminable amount of patience, and no doubt too much free time. As always, I’ll endeavor to add to the first, try the second, and use up some of the third all in… Read more“Wassailing the Origins of Mulled Cider, Christmas Caroling & Trick-or-Treating”
Category: History
Mummies in YA fiction, beyond a popular Halloween costume
I’ve never really been a big Halloween person. Oh I loved it as a kid – what’s not to like about wearing fun costumes and getting free candy? Not to get all preachy or overly philosophical, but now it’s just a bit too commercial for me. Halloween’s the first in… Read more“Mummies in YA fiction, beyond a popular Halloween costume”
Interweaving a love of history and YA fantasy, part II
For those of you who’ve read a few of my previous posts you know that I’m a bit of a history nerd. I’m not formally trained in any way, no degree or even a minor. It’s just something that has always interested me. I was the kind of kid who… Read more“Interweaving a love of history and YA fantasy, part II”