Today’s guest is Rebecca Reed, a fellow member of the Brave Authors Collab. Rebecca writes Contemporary Romances filled with discovery, hope, and horses, but today, she’s shifting her focus, taking a step back in time, and sharing some reflections on a trip she took to Dachau in 2019. Because the German perspective of WWII hasContinue reading “A Visit to Dachau: A Guest Post By Brave Author Rebecca Reed”
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An Interlude in the American Southwest
Well, I have two posts waiting in the wings, but I decided to do something a little different and share about our recent trip out west. My dad and stepmom moved out to Phoenix, AZ from Upstate NY in 2003. Jokingly, we say Dad was tired of shoveling snow, but there are a lot ofContinue reading “An Interlude in the American Southwest”
A Heart Island Legacy of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: A Guest Blog by Susan G. Mathis
Love, heartbreak, hope… and an American castle inspired by Germany! I’m thrilled to host Susan G. Mathis on the blog today. Like me, she has a strong connection to Upstate NY, and many of her books are set in our vacation destination, the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. In her fifteenth book, Madison’sContinue reading “A Heart Island Legacy of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: A Guest Blog by Susan G. Mathis”
Wandering Around Germany: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany’s iconic places. Its name means the Red Castle Above the Tauber (River). The medieval city sits inside well-preserved city walls and gives one the feeling of stepping back in time. We came on the day after Christmas, December 26th, which for the Germans is a holiday andContinue reading “Wandering Around Germany: Rothenburg ob der Tauber”
Wandering Around Germany: Nuremberg
Back in 2017, my husband and I took a Viking River Cruise on the Danube to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. The route took us from Budapest to Nuremberg, and while I enjoyed every moment in every port we visited, I found my place in Germany. Those three days in Passau, Regensburg, and Nuremberg were theContinue reading “Wandering Around Germany: Nuremberg”
Wander or Not: A Guest Post By Author R.F. Whong
This month, I am thrilled to introduce you to another of my fellow Brave Authors, Ruth “R. F.” Whong. Earlier this year, I enjoyed her book Prestige of Hearts. It was a sweet story that was not without depth and kept me turning the pages. My first read in the Asian Fiction genre. For thoseContinue reading “Wander or Not: A Guest Post By Author R.F. Whong”
Wandering Around Germany: Munich
Has it really taken me this long to post about one of the most popular cities in Germany? Granted, we were there about a month before its famed Oktoberfest, but this city boasts history and culture year ’round. In the four days we spent there in August, 2022, we barely scratched the surface! München, asContinue reading “Wandering Around Germany: Munich”
Wandering Around Germany: Hamburg
Recently, a post on X asked whether or not Hamburg lives up to its reputation. It raised quite a debate! Whether or not Germany’s “Gateway to the world” lives up to the hype, we had a LOT of fun! Our time there was filled with spontaneity, and we ended up staying longer than we planned.Continue reading “Wandering Around Germany: Hamburg”
Wandering Around Germany: Heidelberg
There is a reason Fritz Löhner-Beda and Ernst Neubach wrote a song entitled Ich hat’ Mein Herz in Heidelberg Verloren (“I lost my heart in Heidelberg”) because it is truly an enchanting place. Aside from flying into and out of Frankfurt, it is the only city in Germany that I’ve visited twice. And yet, dueContinue reading “Wandering Around Germany: Heidelberg”
Wandering Around Germany: Leipzig and Dresden
Leipzig and Dresden are two cities I wish I’d had more time in (although I suppose I could say that about every place we visited in Germany). People have told me there is a different “vibe” in former East German cities and I definitely sensed that, although it’s hard to put your finger on ifContinue reading “Wandering Around Germany: Leipzig and Dresden”
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