When I think of lace, I think of an intricate, delicate fabric, thin as spiderwebs, adorning bridal gowns or fancy cocktail dresses. The...

In the past couple weeks, I've had the great pleasure of attending two fascinating lectures. One was at the public library in my town and...

I don't always write about the writing and publishing side of things, but the last few have been about that because it's been the most on...

Just another day in the writing life.

So, I haven't been here since NOVEMBER! I can't believe it's been so long, but it was a much needed break. But I've been busy, quietly...

As I've been working my way through Kentucky's Bourbon Trail, I had the pleasure to visit Town Branch in August 2022. Town Branch is...

I had the opportunity to visit Evan Williams in Louisville, Kentucky in July. Though I actually don't drink much, I love touring...

Bourbon’s legal definition varies somewhat from country to country, but many trade agreements require that the name “bourbon” be reserved...

To begin my Bourbon Trail journey, I recently attended a tour at the Wilderness Trail Distillery (WT) in Danville, Kentucky. It was on a...

America’s war for independence wasn’t a knee-jerk, emotional reaction to British overreach. Rather, a series of events over many years...

Hey everyone! I just wanted to announce that today is a BIG DAY for me! My first ever book is being released by Level Best Books! I have...

I love bourbon. Ironically, I rarely drink. And though I love the taste of bourbon (straight, neat), and the various foods flavored with...

In my last blog, I wrote about the Dancing Plague, a mass psychosis of mysterious origin. Since then I’ve become fascinated by other...

No, we're not talking about the David Bowie song here (though the song is now stuck in my head.... "Put on your red shoes and dance the...

Cynthia Ann Parker’s story is a tragic one. She was born to Silas Mercer Parker and Lucinda Parker (née Duty) in Crawford County,...