by Margaret | Mar 26, 2015 | language, Titbits
While researching what to call a small ship in the 1820s in western Scotland, I came across a series of interesting terms. So here’s a quiz. The terms dinghy, currach (or curragh), and coracle. Match them to the proper picture: A: B: C. Well, what did...
by Margaret | Mar 19, 2015 | events, writing life
This post is for the Writers Out There who are Introverts. I feel your pain. Writing is AWESOME, it gives you WINGS, you can’t be defeated–wait, you want me to do what? When it comes time to market a book that you’ve written, you must be ready to...
by Margaret | Mar 13, 2015 | Titbits
I was trying to describe a trick recently, whereby someone produces an object from a place where it could not possibly have been stowed. I couldn’t find a very good way of describing it (obviously), so I went online to see if it had a known term that would make...
by Margaret | Mar 5, 2015 | events, reading
Did you know today is World Book Day? (Neither did I) But it’s perfect! If you’re in Portland, come celebrate with me at my Book Launch Party. If you’re not in Portland, go treat yourself to a book! And get someone else in on the fun too! ...
by Margaret | Feb 26, 2015 | events
Happenings Around Portland Spring is Here The Timbers are Back Oh, and my first solo book launch is happening! I didn’t get the chance to really celebrate when Memory’s Hostage came out. It was more of a case of “What Next?” while I...
