by Chloe | Sep 2, 2020 | Helios, New Heights, Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
I just had a birthday, but If I were Greek, I’d celebrate on my “Name Day” on February 19. Here’s a little bit about Name Day celebrations. In Greek culture, a birthday is worth celebrating, but you get a bonus: another occasion on your Name Day, which is the date...
by Chloe | Aug 22, 2020 | Musings, Who Knew?
“Just one more” is certainly high up on the list of Inadvisable Actions, whether that refers to just one more cheese puff (Who really believes one bag truly holds thirteen servings instead of four?!), one more episode in a ten-hour episode of binge-watching, or just...
by Chloe | Aug 18, 2020 | Helios, New Heights, Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
While my main goal is that my stories are entertaining, I also hope that a reader leaves the novel richer in some way, having learned something cool, or with a new way to think about things. One of the advantages of writing about military personnel for a writer who’s...
by Chloe | Aug 14, 2020 | Cool Places, Helios, Who Knew?
One of the cool places featured in Helios is the ancient Minoan palace at Knossos, Crete. This Bronze Age settlement in northern Crete is Europe’s oldest city, first settled in the Neolithic age. The population peaked at over 100,000, and was abandoned for unknown...
by Chloe | Jul 31, 2020 | Helios, New Heights, Who Knew?
When I read for fun, part of that experience is learning something new. My about-to-be-released novel New Heights involves a Navy man as the hero, and while the peek into another world is fascinating, the slang is so entertaining! So to celebrate the release,...
by Chloe | Jul 15, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
One thing I love about writing is the chance to learn about other cultures! Here’s a few fun things to know about Greek weddings, as we gear up for a Happily Ever After in Greece! Your Other Left: Greek wedding rings are worn on the right! The right hand is...
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