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...
by Chloe | Jan 15, 2021 | Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
Tattoo comes from the Samoan word tatau, “to strike,” which refers to the repetitive punctures needed to allow pigments to penetrate the skin. Tattooing is an ancient art form: Egyptian mummies dating back to 3351 B.C. sported tattoos, and Ötzi, “The Iceman,” found...
by Chloe | Dec 24, 2020 | Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
The Rat King was stirring…wait, that’s not it! I do have holiday viewing on my mind, though, not only the classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Nutcracker, and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but movies like Die Hard—does that count as a “classic” if it’s 32 years...
by Chloe | Dec 20, 2020 | New Heights, Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
I love a good sports romance, but tire of the same old ballplayers, and besides, why is it only the men who are athletic? So to “be the change I want to see in the world,” New Heights features rock climbing for both the hero and heroine, which is integral...
by Chloe | Dec 4, 2020 | Hard Truths, New Heights, Who Knew?
Camels, uniquely suited to the harsh desert climate, were once called “the ships of the desert,” and my new work in progress, Hard Truths, features a camel-riding scene in the context of an endurance race. So here’s not only Camel Riding 101, but some fascinating...
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