by M.N. Stroh | Jan 17, 2015 | A Day in the Life
If December brings forth a winter wonderland then January gives birth to frostbite.Can I get an amen from all you Wyomingites out there?Frigid! That’s the word that best describes January in Wyoming. The rest of the states in the northern hemisphere can probably...
by M.N. Stroh | Dec 22, 2014 | My Writing, Personal
As we approach the Christmas season, I pray that each of you find the opportunity to spend special time with those nearest and dearest to you.Christmas time is a time of giving. We give out of love and gratitude, not just because we feel compelled to.No!We give...
by M.N. Stroh | Dec 13, 2014 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
One of the first tasks any fiction author sets out to do is to name characters. Creating memorable names helps readers connect to your characters. But believable characters are a challenge all around, and no less so in Historical Fiction. In this genre we’re...
by M.N. Stroh | Nov 27, 2014 | My Writing
I know what you’re thinking. This is November. The infamous month where all writers disappear from the face of the web except for brief stints to post word count updates on their NaNoWriMo projects. So it’s only natural that you haven’t heard from me...
by M.N. Stroh | Oct 26, 2014 | My Writing
Do you ever wonder sometimes if you expect too much out of yourself? This constantly crosses my mind. Usually I dismiss it because…well let’s face it, I’m lazy. Have I mentioned I’m also a procrastinator? And a multitasker? This trio makes for...
