by Chloe | Mar 28, 2021 | Hard Truths, New Heights, Uncategorized, Who Knew?
The symbolism of eggs as resurrection and rebirth is not unique to Christians: decorated ostrich eggs were placed in the graves of ancient Egyptians and Sumerians 5,000 years ago! The association of eggs with Easter developed when they were prohibited during Lent....
by Chloe | Mar 17, 2021 | Who Knew?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! My earliest memories of St. Patrick’s Day are of being chased on the playground, fleeing the pinching fingers of my classmates. Over the next few years, it proved a perfect excuse for interaction with boys, who were otherwise best avoided. All...
by Chloe | Mar 12, 2021 | Hard Truths, Who Knew?
Hard Truths comes out Monday, 3/15! Enemies to lovers? Check. A cocky adventure racer? Check. Real-world roadblocks to romance? Check. Here it is! Why is time fast as a cheetah when things are fun, but slow as a turtle when one waits? That reminds me: this one...
by Chloe | Mar 4, 2021 | Hard Truths, Musings, Progress, Who Knew?
Shakespeare said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” but can you see a modern-day heroine named Gertrude? Today, I’ll spill a secret about the way I name my characters. Sometimes, the story drives the name. Jason from Hard Truths, for example, is an...
by Chloe | Feb 12, 2021 | Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
The evolution of Valentine’s Day, from two early Christian martyrs to today’s multi-billion dollar industry is a bit of a strange tale. Saint Valentine of Rome is said to have worn an amethyst ring engraved with a heart on it, enabling Early Christian soldiers of Rome...
by Chloe | Jan 30, 2021 | Hard Truths, Who Knew?
It’s everywhere—in novels, on TV, and in airports: dogs used in scent work, but it’s a common misconception that they have to be German shepherds or bloodhounds. Here’s some interesting things I learned researching this topic for Hard Truths. Any dog can learn...
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