by Kristin Holt | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
This menu was posted in 1892 in a Pittsburgh, PA newspaper, but not the instructions– which those of us who are amused by history and cooking and the way things once were may well find fascinating. So this article is all about that menu… and how the home cook may have accomplished such a daunting task to celebrate the FIRST big holiday of the year.
by Kristin Holt | Dec 14, 2015 | Articles
I asked for volunteers to interview by email, and urged them to respond honestly. I won’t reveal the ten interviewee’s names, to further encourage honesty. Their feelings on the subject will surprise you.
by Kristin Holt | Dec 9, 2015 | Articles
Book Reviews make ALL the difference in helping authors (especially independent authors)– but I’ve heard many avid readers express a lack of confidence about writing reviews. Readers might be comfy explaining to a friend what they enjoyed about a book they’ve just read, but when it comes to writing a review, they’re lost. I’ve provided 9 succinct guidelines to make writing a helpful book review easy, simple, and sure to please! Includes reasons why reviews help other readers find books and the importance of reviews in helping your favorites succeed.
by Kristin Holt | Jun 10, 2015 | Articles
Different authors have different methods of naming their characters. I share mine–because I can’t select just any name (historically accurate or not) for my characters.