Category Archives: Writing History

PC Nonsense: Adding Insult to Injury – Part 2

Posted on March 31, 2014 by

In Part 1 of this saga, I told you the history of Will Munroe and Munroe Tavern on April 19th, 1775.  I also told you that the Tavern, which is still standing and has recently been refurbished, is now a … Continue reading →

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PC Nonsense: Adding Insult to Injury – Part One

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

Welcome to Munroe Tavern, the sign says, ‘Museum of the British Redcoats and Munroe Family Home.” Hold on one cotton-pickin’ minute there hoss! Are we talking about THE Munroe Tavern, here? A little backstory, please. On April 19th, 1775, Munroe … Continue reading →

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Creating Historical Characters

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

How does a fiction writer create characters?  Well, we make them up.  I have a certain way of creating characters by playing “what if” with plot elements and character traits.  For example, what would it take to make a man … Continue reading →

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Reviving 1775: The Plan

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

The plan is simple:  write books that revolve around the people and the events of April 19th, 1775.  Why?  Because we’re losing our history.  Because that day should live in Infamy!  Because the stories need telling. And so I’ll begin … Continue reading →

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