I’ve teamed up with a bunch of other swell authors to bring you spine-tingling tales to get you in the Halloween spirit. All this month, I will introduce you to a new author and their Spooktacular ghost story. Meet: Fiona Hogan Fiona Hogan is a writer, blogger and editor based in the midlands of Ireland. […more…]
I’ve teamed up with a bunch of other swell authors to bring you spine-tingling tales to get you in the Halloween spirit. All this month, I will introduce you to a new author and their Spooktacular ghost story. Meet: Pam Lecky Pam Lecky is an Irish historical fiction author, writing crime, mystery and romance. She […more…]
This year for our Gaslight Baker Theatre Gala (aka yearly fundraiser), the board of directors picked the theme of Speakeasy. First, my decorating crew met several times and came up with some really fun decor. I’ve included a step-by-step guide to our low-cost, fancy centerpieces and other fun party tips! Moreover, what was a cool […more…]
As I finish up the third and last book in my Jitterbug Dress series, I read non fiction for inspiration. Here are my picks for vintage swing non fiction summer reads I recommend for anyone who likes swing, jazz, and history of dance. Babylon Girls: Black Women Performers and the Shaping of the Modern by […more…]
In my novel, The Flapper Affair: A 1920s Time Travel Murder Mystery Paranormal Ghost Romance, I include some fact and fiction tidbits that I used to inspire my writing journey. But you can read those in my novel. Today, I thought I’d share 13 1920s fun facts about the jazz era that influenced my writing and made […more…]
Cross vintage 1920s New Years Eve Party off my bucket list. I’d been wanting to have a 1920s New Years Eve party or some call it Gatsby party for a long time and my kids and friends begged me to have one. The planets seemed to align to make it all come together. My sister, Auntie […more…]
Dressing the Part: A Vintage Swing Dance Ghost Story Ghost Story Fiction by Tam Francis from Ghostoria: Vintage Romantic Tales of Fright Ghost Story PART ONE Lizzy closed her eyes and tried to find her partner’s rhythm, that technique often helped when dancing with a stranger. She didn’t know what possessed her to sign up for […more…]
Vintage Sewing Pattern Plus Montage Dance & More For many years my family and I have participated in Vaudeville at the Baker, an old-fashioned variety show. This year’s theme was Rat Pack Vegas a la 1950s style. We were involved in three acts as well as my hubby playing Frank Sinatra and myself as a cigar/cigarette girl. […more…]