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Writing About a Religion Not Your Own

Historical fiction & non-fiction author Patricia Bernstein on the importance of respect, nuance and extensive research when writing outside your scope of religious reference....

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Apr 21, 2023 0

Most Impressive of England's Queens: Caroline of Ansbach

Who was quite possibly Britain's smartest and most powerful queen?...

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Mar 28, 2023 0

Honoring Women's History Month -- Three Heroines and One Villain Part 3

Honoring Women's History Month -- Three Heroines and One Villain. Rebellion, treason and daring bravery featured in A Noble Cunning....

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Mar 21, 2023 0

Honoring Women's History Month -- Heroines + Villain Part 2

Honoring Women's History Month author Patricia Bernstein details heroines and surprising villain....

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Mar 17, 2023 0

Honoring Women's History Month: Four Remarkable Women -- Three Heroines + One Fascinating Villain Part I

Honoring Women's History Month: Four remarkable women and one fascinating villain...

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Oct 18, 2022 0

Queen Anne, last of the Stuarts, told a tale about a warming pan and changed the course of history

Perhaps without fully realizing it as events developed, Princess Anne Stuart played a role in the series of events that brought a German who spoke no English from Hanover to London to become king of Great Britain in 1714. The trouble began with the birth of a royal baby in 1688....