by M.N. Stroh | Mar 17, 2020 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight
Hey Clan! Today we have a very special guest who has come to share about a topic occurring later in Irish history, but no less important: The Great Hunger and Irish Immigration to America. I’ve the privilege of introducing to you, fellow author, and lover of...
by M.N. Stroh | Feb 22, 2020 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! As you know, I’m steeped in edits with my publisher for my upcoming historical fiction series: Tale of the Clans. Thus, the lack of activity so far for 2020. I know many of you are missing regular posts. So I have great news! They’re set to make...
by M.N. Stroh | Dec 11, 2019 | Historical Fiction, My Writing, Personal
Hey Clan! This writer is crawling from her cave into the light once more. Do you remember me still? I know it’s been ages. Let’s recap: This year M. N. Stroh (AKA Melissa) received a contract for the first three books in her Tale of the Clans series, to be...
by M.N. Stroh | Oct 21, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! It’s not often we get to indulge in the fiction side of things on Writers Chat. But in this episode, we brought the best of both worlds. Johnnie Alexander, Norma Poore, and I, joined forces to review Cheryl St. John’s book, Writing with Emotion,...
by M.N. Stroh | Oct 10, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! Yeah, some of you are wondering, “NaNoWhatMo?” Meanwhile the seasoned writers are sitting there with knowing grins pasted all over their faces. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. In November, novelists (and rebel nonfiction...
by M.N. Stroh | Sep 5, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! In this episode of Writers Chat, we decided it was time to let our community Pick the Brains of Authors. Not literally. But I have to confess the title in tandem with the image made me think this episode might be appropriate for Halloween. All kidding aside,...
by M.N. Stroh | Aug 15, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! So back in June I took a little hiatus from Writers Chat. During that time, our community experienced the delight that is Zena Dell Lowe, award-winning writer and director, and owner of Mission Ranch Films. In June, Zena talked about Hollywood Storytelling,...
by M.N. Stroh | Jul 24, 2019 | Personal
Hey Clan! Recently, I had the privilege of reading Tina Yeager’s Beautiful Warrior: Finding Victory Over the Lies Formed Against You. As one who struggles with self-hate, this book spoke to the deeper parts of me. The parts I hide from others. It hit the mark,...
by M.N. Stroh | Jul 2, 2019 | My Writing, Personal
Hey Clan! I just completed the Exploratory Draft phase of Stone of Division! Now onto Revising!<br />[mybookprogress progress=”1″ phase_name=”Exploratory Draft” deadline=”1561852800″ book=”1″...
by M.N. Stroh | Jun 20, 2019 | My Writing, Personal, Serious Writer
Hey Clan! In this episode of Writers Chat, award-winning novelist, Johnnie Alexander, and I, joined with Yahweh Sisterhood Book Club’s Josephine Massaro, to discuss Historical Fiction. We explored the process of conducting research and how to apply it to your...
