Why Blog? By Doris McCraw July is almost over. For most of us, we are more than half-way through the year. I like to take the time to take stock of where I am in my plans and goals. Perhaps you’ve asked yourselves these same questions. Am I on target in our writing? How aboutContinue reading “Why Blog?”
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Fake News or Storytelling
Post (c) Doris McCraw In the 1870s the Signal Corps decided they would place a signal station on the top of Pikes Peak. Once the building was completed, the hardy men who lived up there set about doing their job. Since no one in the United States had lived at the altitude of 14,000+ feet,Continue reading “Fake News or Storytelling”
Old West Entertainers
Post by Doris McCraw I love entertainment; movies, plays, opera, and symphony along with so many other forms. One thing I always stop and read when I’m researching is the entertainment that those in the 1800s enjoyed. Since I’ve been in the ‘stacks’ lately researching an outlaw for an upcoming presentation and paper, I thoughtContinue reading “Old West Entertainers”
Halloween 1870s Style
Post by Doris McCraw First, I’ll get my new story/promotion out of the way. I have a story in the anthology “One Yuletide Knight” that is now up for pre-order and will be available as an ebook on November 2, 2017 with the print version available shortly after. You can purchase it at: One Yuletide KnightContinue reading “Halloween 1870s Style”
Some Thoughts on History
Post by Doris McCraw I’m in the midst of writing a novel due to be released in January. I’m also writing a paper for the library districts history symposium. Additionally, I’m thinking of taking the nanowrimo challenge this November. So you may wonder why I chose ‘Some Thoughts on History’ as the subject of thisContinue reading “Some Thoughts on History”
RESPECT
post (c) Doris McCraw If anyone has followed my timeline on Facebook, they would have seen the post about the theft at Colorado Springs Evergreen Cemetery. Someone came in and stole the metal fencing from around a small grave in the pioneer section. The headstone, which was leaning against the fencing is now lying onContinue reading “RESPECT”
Why I Like Mark Twain-beyond the obvious
post (c) Doris McCraw Ah yes, Mark Twain. “Huckleberry Finn”, “Tom Sawyer” and so many more stories this man, born Samuel Clemens, wrote for the world to experience. Ernest Hemingway once wrote of “Huckleberry Finn” that ‘modern American literature came from that one book’. There are many who admire his work, others who wonder whatContinue reading “Why I Like Mark Twain-beyond the obvious”
Outside the Comfort Zone
Post (c) Doris McCraw When I began this journey of writing there were moments of trepidation. Not strong mind you, for if anything I do tend to live outside the comfort zone from within my own comfort zone. Confused yet? Life is an adventure, a journey. My comfort zone is keeping myself happy by doingContinue reading “Outside the Comfort Zone”
The Power of Poetry
Post (c) Doris McCraw What is it about poetry that touches the soul? What makes certain combinations of words haunting, happy or beautiful? This poem by Helen (Hunt) Jackson may help us understand the power of words. Glimpses As when on some great mountain-peak we stand, In breathless awe beneath its dome of sky, WhoseContinue reading “The Power of Poetry”
The Many Names of Helen Hunt Jackson
Post (c) Doris McCraw Helen Hunt Jackson is not a well-known name to many. This of course is partially due to the fact she died in 1885. Additionally, she had many names during her lifetime, one of which was not Helen Hunt Jackson. She was born Helen Maria Fiske in 1830. She carried this nameContinue reading “The Many Names of Helen Hunt Jackson”
Writing Wranglers and Warriors 