Monthly Archives: March 2011

Another weekend in March means book-stuff for me – and this time, being the guest of a writer friend whose book is about the sad fate of James Fannin, and the Texian garrison at the Goliad. His book is here, … Continue reading →

So, I had one of those author event things, this last weekend  which I should note first and foremost – I thoroughly enjoy, welcome such opportunities as come my way, and am perfectly willing to do more, any time, any … Continue reading →

As part of the required head-games involved in being interviewed for a new job a number of years ago, I was once asked which historical figure that I identified most with. The person who of course popped into my mind … Continue reading →

For the writing of Daughter of Texas – which followed the life of an Anglo-German settler’s family in Texas, beginning in the mid 1820’s – I needed to delve into the deep and murky political waters of early 19th century … Continue reading →