by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 8, 2018 | Book Recommendations, Book Review, Uncategorized
If you’ve been following this blog for a while you all know I am a verocious reader. As such I am on occasion given an ARC copy and asked to post a review. I am happy to do it. Recently I reviewed two new releases and Michelle Shocklee and Jennifer Lemont Leo are now...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 6, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing craft
Today I welcome Gail Kittleson. She writes wonderful depression era and WW II novels. Her series Women of the Heartland is full of suspense and heart. I asked her to come today and share how she wrote a series where each story can stand on it’s own. Whether you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 27, 2018 | Historical tidbits, research, Uncategorized
The Most Necessary Invention. That was the title on the email a friend sent me. He’d found an article that listed the most important inventions in each state. New York is credited with the invention of toilet paper. As a historical fiction writer, I was intrigued by...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 22, 2018 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
After following the news regarding hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires and recent blizzards; I thought about my own experiences. We write what we know. Natural disasters come to life on the page if you’ve experienced them. I’ve been around several decades and have...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 20, 2018 | Uncategorized, writing tips
The past few weeks have been pain filled. I know I’m not alone in this. Writers spend a lot of time sitting. Some pain is expected. Getting up and moving around, taking breaks help. But that becomes a lot harder when your pain has a medical name. Once it’s named...
