Nome, Alaska’s Anniversary
On this day, September 22, in 1898, the “Three Lucky Swedes”: Norwegian-American Jafet Lindeberg, and two Swedish-Americans, Erik Lindblom and John Brynteson, staked the discovery claim on Anvil Creek near Nome. People rushed to get in on the next big…
My Perfect Time and Place
It’s been hovering around 80 degrees here, and it’s too hot to think of a new blog post! (Apologies to folks who live in really hot places but we are not used to wearing shorts here in Southcentral Alaska.) So I am…
4th of July in Old Alaska
The 4th of July has always been a favorite holiday, even in territorial Alaska. Most small Alaskan towns had parades, contests, and other festivities. Here’s a few I’ve collected from researching for my Gold Rush books. In the last 1880s,…
Writers Amusing Ourselves: Character Names
I’ve often been asked how I come up with the names of my characters. To be honest, most of the time I’m amusing myself, as many writers do with character names. With actual historical figures, of course, I’m using their…
Cover Reveal for Golden Days
Every time I get a new cover, it’s a whoop-it-up moment! Thanks for sharing it with me as I reveal the one for Golden Days! The cover for Golden Days was designed by Prism Book Group’s editor-in-chief Joan Alley.…
