On June 10, 1944, just four days after D-Day, the Nazis exterminated the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, killing 642 people, of which 246 were women, 207 were children, and 6 were infants. They then torched the village. They assembled the people in the square and separated men from women. The men, they put in groups in the barn, shot off their… Read More
I was inspired to try this naturally gluten-free savory clafoutis recipe after seeing this blog post and video. (You can watch her video if you want to see it made – or just listen to her speak French). A clafoutis is a quiche without the crust. Or more specifically, it’s fruit covered with an egg cream mix (for the sweet)… Read More
I didn’t post on Wednesday – my regularly scheduled slot – because I had nothing in me. I had no juice left, and I couldn’t think of a single thing to write. I didn’t want to write something worthless just to fill the void. It wastes your time as a reader and I have little enough time, myself. Truthfully, I’m not… Read More
Tarte au Sucre, or sugar tart, is a dessert that comes from the North part of France – Normandy and Nord-Pas-de-Calais, and the like – and if you’ve ever seen the movie Bienvenue Chez les Ch’tis, you’ll know all about Nord-Pas-de-Calais. (If you haven’t seen that movie, it’s hilarious). Tarte au sucre is such an interesting recipe. It’s like a coffee… Read More
If you’re subscribed to my author newsletter, this post will be a duplicate for you. I’m writing with a special announcement because my Regency novel, A Regrettable Proposal is on sale as of today. It’s been nearly three years since I first started writing it, so this is a big day for me. And I’m currently working on the sequel, so… Read More
I am revamping an old post on how to self-publish and market your book because the need for this basic guide is just as great as when I first posted on the topic; however the publishing system has changed (i.e. no more CreateSpace), and I’ve grown in experience. As such, I’m able to offer more effective tips and tools. I’m… Read More
