I receive remarkable questions from students and readers—about stories, history, the process of writing, and all those dark, unexplored crevices in history. It never ceases to amaze me how inquisitive young minds can be. I learn so much for what I’m asked to consider or rethink, so whether you’re a young reader or not, ask away… Submit a question!

Women & Girls: Lucille Ball

Captain’s Log: Star Date 1960. LUCILLE BALL takes control of Desilu Studios to become the most powerful woman in...

Q: What do you do when you get stuck? Part II

Last month, I partially answered this question. Here’s a snippet of my response (or you can go back and...

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Q: How do museum artifacts lead to narrative details?

When on a research trip, in addition to bringing my notes with questions to ask historical interpreters (these people...

Brand the Author, not the Book by Karen Chase
Branding is for ALL Authors

Branding. That’s one of those trendy, millennial concepts, right? TikTok-ers and viral video moguls and influencers use this. I...

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Q: What is your daily writing routine?

My day always starts the same: 6:30 Wake—Coffee (I recommend a coffee maker with a timer) 6:35 Feeding Cats...

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Q: What do you do when you get stuck? Part I

Writer’s block. For me there are two types: the first is the “WIP (Work in Progress)” block. This happens...