From C.L. Shore’s Blog:

I have become fascinated by Cahokia, a prehistoric Native American settlement in the Western-Illinois, Eastern – Missouri area.. It is mind-boggling to think that the Midwest was home to a large settlement (as many as 20,000 people) from the year 1000 through about 1300. Cahokia’s inhabitants probably had much in common with the Aztecs of Read the Rest…

Recently, I went to a downtown studio for a photo shoot. I figured that it was time that I begin promoting myself as an author. Plus, I thought the session would be fun. Historically, having my picture taken has been a painful experience. I don’t think I’m the most photogenic person, and it is hard Read the Rest…

I was getting ready for a photo shoot last week (more on this later). I gathered up some old family books as props, including multiple copies of works by Edgar Allan Poe, a large volume including the complete works of William Shakespeare, and the complete works of Flavius Josephus – a theology tome of over Read the Rest…

This was the first time that I’ve attended Bouchercon, and I’ll definitely be back! All of the sessions I attended were excellent. Where else can you attend seminars on paranormal characters, serial murders, and get terrific writing tips pertaining to the mystery genre? I attended a preconference featuring Donald Maass. He stressed raising the stakes Read the Rest…

I don’t know about you, but I was disappointed in Veronica. When I saw the first commercials for the new primetime show “Mercy” early in the summer, I thought “All right! Finally, a strong nurse character. A good role model.” The next commercials I viewed with a “Huh?” And as time went on, there were Read the Rest…