You probably know some of the best first lines in literature. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” (A Tale of …
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How to Name Your Future Prince
In the novel I'm working on now, the generation of characters that was young in the first novel now has children. And …
Russian Village Windows: the Eyes of the Russian Soul
Those of you who’ve been following me, especially on Pinterest, know that I love traditional Russian village windows, which …
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Everything You Need to Know about the Russian Kaftan
Something a little lighter this week. I generally like to have a vivid mental picture of events and places and people before I …
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