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Why Antiques?
Lea Wait, posting. Yesterday I attended a symposium on Maine antiques run by the Maine Antique Dealers Association, of which I’m a former board member, and The Kennebunkport Historical Society. (No, I’m not a member of the KPHDS, but I am … Continue reading
What Makes a Mainer? By Julia Spencer-Fleming
I’m writing this from Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention, an annual event that moves from the west coast, to the middle of the country, to the east in a three-year cycle. This year, it’s taking place in Albany, NY, a … Continue reading
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Arithmetical Problems
Since I write for both adults and children, I often visit classrooms. And when I do, I usually bring early 19th century school books with me, to show children what text books were like two hundred years ago, when students had to … Continue reading
What “Everyone Knows” About Authors*
As part of our current series of “Golden Oldies,” here’s a blog I wrote that was published a couple of years ago … but which I think stands the test of time. *(BUT ISN’T TRUE) (Lea Wait’s notes garnered during ten years/nine … Continue reading
Thank you, Sarah Graves!
I lead a double life. Vicki Doudera here. Most of you know me as the author of the Darby Farr Mysteries, a series that stars an Asian American real estate agent who solves crimes and makes deals. Final Settlement is … Continue reading
Sgt. Pepper X 1.8
Thirty-six years ago today, Beth and I got married under a giant oak tree on Sennebec Hill Farm. We worried about the possibility of rain, but the skies cleared and we had a perfect September day. Ours was a … Continue reading
Paths of Research … Diderot and Me
Lea Wait, here. As many of you know, I write historical novels for young people as well as my mysteries for adults, so I’m very familiar with researching the past. Often I also do historical research for my Shadows Antique Print Mystery … Continue reading
Back to School and Cyberbullying
I get asked about cyberbullying at this time of year, when school is either back in session or will be back soon. Parents want to know how to protect their kids. Teachers want to know how to protect students. The … Continue reading
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