Category: Research

  • A 19th Century Christmas

    A 19th Century Christmas

    Christmas in the East and West Those who have read At What Cost, Silence? may remember the scenes that took place at Blue Hills during Christmas. Adrien and Berni with help from Betta decorated the home with greens, and the family enjoyed a bountiful Christmas dinner. There was no Christmas tree. The Christmas tree tradition…

  • Forgotten 19th Century East Texas

    Forgotten 19th Century East Texas

    This journey became an immersive exploration of 19th century EastTexas, bringing to life the rich history of the region.

  • Austin’s Old Three Hundred

    Austin’s Old Three Hundred

    The two main families in my historical novel are members of those southerners who settled along or near the Brazos River in the early 1800s.