A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner Ellis Island & NYC - 1911 & 2011 What a moving, unforgettable story! The ties between the great tragedies of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and 2001 September 11th terrorist attacks were central to the story and the...
I learned how to be a writer from a cop. The funny thing is I don’t even write suspense or anything to do with law enforcement. Confused yet? Let me explain.
WEDNESDAYS IN THE PAST will feature anything from a peek into the inspiration for one of my novels to a fascinating tidbit of history. *THIS WEEK* — it’s a striking image that deeply resonates with me because…
Gifts should be used, not squandered. That’s what Lesley Manning’s grandmother would say. And Lesley didn’t want to believe it. Instead, she focused on her task at hand—washing dishes the restaurant’s breakfast crew “accidentally” left behind. Her shift at Mannie’s...
