Victorian Coffee
We know coffee was an every-day commodity in the Victorian American West, but how much do you know about its availability, preparation methods, the era’s tried-and-true substitutions, and where it was purchased? Come see!
Armed Gunmen: Holsters, Braces, and Scabbards
I’m a woman. I’ve never fired a gun (other than a BB gun when I was twelve). I read a lot of western historical romance and I write it too. When writing The Marshal’s Surrender (the most gun-intense book so far), I still had to do a lot of research to make sure my story stood on an accurate historical platform. Where did gunmen stash their Colt revolvers? What did their holsters look like? Did they wear a belt? What about a hidden, back-up gun (like gamblers always seem to have)? In this article, I share vintage photographs and an 1877 patent image, showing those of us unfamiliar with nineteenth century firearms what they looked like.
Book Review: The Christmas Bargain by Shanna Hatfield
FIVE STARS for Shanna Hatfield’s The Christmas Bargain, a sweet, wholesome romance set in Hardman, Oregon in the Victorian American Era. I fell in love with Shanna’s writing style, her characters, and the depth of emotion her writing evokes. Take a peek inside for more details!
