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Tam Francis

Author of Vintage, Romantic, Paranormal, and Historical Fiction.

Mix Martinis, Marriage, Murder & Movies

 Posted by on Aug 13, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Aug 132013
 
Mix Martinis, Marriage, Murder & Movies

Mix martinis marriage, murder, and movies  A Vintage Movie Review What do you get when you mix martinis, marriage and murder? You get The Thin Man series of movies starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. The Thin Man Series spans two decades and six major motion pictures. MGM Studios released the First film, The Thin […more…]

Hob Nob & Snobs

 Posted by on Aug 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Aug 092013
 
Hob Nob & Snobs

~ Hob Nob & Snobs ~ I’ve recently been on a campaign as any good writer should be, to build my platform, tweeting, pinning, linking, following and commenting on blogs. The other night I ran across blog comments which stirred my mind and kept me from sleep. I came to the conclusion that: WE WRITERS ARE SNOBS […more…]

Costume vs Historic: The Art of Sewing Vintage

 Posted by on Jul 12, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Jul 122013
 
Costume vs Historic: The Art of Sewing Vintage

~ Costume vs Historic: The Art of Sewing Vintage ~ I’ve been sewing since High School. When I watched Demi Moore in “About Last Night” and coveted her wardrobe, but knew I couldn’t afford it, I pulled out my sewing machine. Putting those same thrifty sewing skills to work in my first studio apartment, I […more…]

How I Threw a Surprise Birthday Swing Party

 Posted by on Jun 4, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Jun 042013
 
How I Threw a Surprise Birthday Swing Party

~ How I Threw a Surprise B-day Swing Party ~ The impetus Driving over the Coronado bridge rain streamed down my window, Big Band belted from my radio, my hands smelled of smashed garlic, fresh basil and mint. I took a deep breath. Mixed with the rain it was heaven. I focused on delivering the […more…]

Do Artists Create Their Own Reality?

 Posted by on May 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM
May 092013
 
Do Artists Create Their Own Reality?

~ DO ARTISTS CREATE THEIR OWN REALITY ~ I have been blogging for years but mostly about subjects which reflect the content of my novel: vintage clothing, jitterbugging, cocktails, vintage sewing and WWII memorabilia. When Candace invited me to guest blog I was grateful and thrilled to have the opportunity to discuss some recent thoughts […more…]

Shimmy Shimmy Shake: Magical Memories of Dance Joy

 Posted by on Apr 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Apr 282013
 
Shimmy Shimmy Shake: Magical Memories of Dance Joy

~ Shimmy Shimmy Shake: Magical Memories of Dance Joy ~ My chest was un-hitched, arms in open hug position. Breasts jiggled, nipples polished the inside of bras. Across from me, Ali had her chest thrust out, arms open, with a slight pelvic inward lean, she was “shakin like a polaroid picture.” Lizzy popped up and joined […more…]