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September 2023 Free Book Winner!

Sending out congratulations to Diane Palko Lawriw our September book winner! Diane answered our question, “Have you ever been in the wilderness,” by telling us that she participated in a whitewater rafting/camping trip in the wilderness. You’re braver than I am, Diane!! I will send the books your way, asap! Happy Reading, Diane! Sue

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Dirt & Bones: Living Quarters

In my current novel (Working title: HORSES OF THE WEST SUN, previously BONE FIRE), I based the houses of the River People on the rectangular, semi-subterranean dwellings used by the DudesĖ§ti people who settled in what is now Romania during the sixth millennium B.C. These houses are built to endure rain and cold weather. By…

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On The Road – Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore

Sunday, July 19 found us on the road again to promote the Michigan State University Press book HERE, Women Writing on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the Wayne State University Press book, THE WAY NORTH, Collected Upper Peninsula New Works, both books edited by Dr. Ronald Riekki. This time Neil and I drove to Munising, Michigan,…

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Eastern European Research Trip – Romania!

So early in the morning, we bid farewell to our sweet little room on the Viking Ship Jarl. We board a bus and begin our trip through the countryside on the way to Romania’s capital city of Bucharest. One of our stops includes the Village Museum, with authentic dwellings from various areas of Romania. Have…

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Eastern European Research Trip – Chef’s Farewell Dinner

Our bags are packed for an early departure in the morning from the Viking River Ship Jarl. To ease the sadness of good-byes, our last dinner on board is an adventure in itself, and especially delights the palate. (Or like we would say at home, Wow that’s good!) Here’s the menu: For my appetizer, I…