In The Flow of Time – August 21, 2025 From 1820s firefighting to hair gel. Yep. I go down a lot of ratholes. It’s 1822. Marie Laveaux was a hairdresser. In early 19th century New Orleans, that meant house calls. Historically we have zero details, but from period sources we… Continue reading
In The Flow of Time – August 15, 2025 This isn’t about the story, it’s about barriers to writing. Over many years and many chapters, I have discovered two that remain constant: getting started, and perfection. I really am almost never seriously blocked. But that’s because I am way too… Continue reading
In The Flow of Time – August 14, 2025 I’m reworking the end of the novel, for good plot/narrative cause. There are several new chapters to fill in some rather massive blanks. I need you dear reader, to have better insight into what makes Santiago Paris (Marie’s first/only legal husband)… Continue reading
