Summer Goals Assessment 2013

Summer Goals Assessment 2013

Meeting up with Katie Mills in Paris!The summer is over for me. I’m back at work … sitting in a teacher inservice meeting this very second, learning about all the mandatory changes happening this year. Right now, someone is probably advising me to Take a Positive...
Was There a Historical Arthur?

Was There a Historical Arthur?

Geoffrey of MonmouthLast week, I shared my explorations in Wales, where I visited sites linked by folklore with King Arthur. I also read a book that took each piece of “historical” proof for Arthur’s existence and subjected it to the standards of a court of law,...
South Wales and King Arthur

South Wales and King Arthur

Roman Amphitheater at CaerleonMy upcoming book, THE EIGHTH DAY, has a tie to Arthurian legends – with, I hope, a unique spin on them – so I wanted to do research for the series while I was in Wales. During my visit, I found out that South Wales may truly be the origin...
Getting Our Geek On

Getting Our Geek On

When my husband and I first started planning this summer’s vacation, we asked the girls where they wanted to go on their first visit to Europe. London was their top choice, followed by Cardiff, Wales.“Cardiff?” we asked. “Really? Why?”“The Doctor Who Museum,” they...
Find Me at WriteOnCon

Find Me at WriteOnCon

Today, I’m on vacation with the family. I admit, I’m writing and scheduling this post in advance, but by the time you read this I will:have been to Cardiff, Wales and toured sites related to two great men: King Arthur and Doctor Whobe currently in London,...