Of course, they do! In fact, reading is one of the requirements for the job. So today, I’m taking a reader survey, since I’m also a reader and I’m interested in what reading habits you have. Do you have a favorite place to read? (Inside, Outside, favorite chair, bed?) Do you have a favorite time [...]
Call me a rebel. Or a hypocrite. Or even a fake. But the truth is, I don’t always love writing. What, you say? Aren’t writers supposed to love writing? Now I know some do, but I doubt even those who do love it don’t love it all the time. Some authors even say they can’t [...]
People often ask me where I get the ideas for my books. Their question implies I'm creative and that I come up with these ideas all by myself. Not true. You see, I’m a historical writer, so I like to explore history and find interesting facts about different periods in various places. Not that [...]
Casquets Lighthouse, UK, photo courtesy Trinity House Lighthouse keepers had a 24/7 job, but even they had free time, especially on stations where their families weren't allowed. When the sea was peaceful and the duties were done, what did a light keeper do with his time? Of course many lightkeepers liked to fish, [...]