To celebrate a milestone for my historical novel Growing Up Ozark Poor, I am posting this photo. I don’t know who she is. She may be a relative from the Ozarks. I found the photo in a box containing my Grandmother’s genealogy records. However, it isn’t labeled. I love the look on her face and …
Crafting my first novel is a learning experience. I’ve learned a lot about the publishing industry and have more to learn. I’ve also learned a lot about writing fiction. I give thanks for beta readers. Elaine, Rachel, Denise, Debbie, Brittney and Amy provided helpful feedback. My current editing pass (the fourth) will improve the characters, …
Many of the incidents in Growing Up Ozark Poor have a basis in family history. I was editing today where one is mentioned. A girl lowers a twine noose through a brush pile trying to lasso a rattlesnake. The story is not vital to the plot and it may not survive. But I love the …