Author: lwholden
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Updates on my Writing Projects
I’ve been working for the past several months with Tania Mannion to produce “Catalyntje Trico: A Life in New Amsterdam” as an audiobook. It is finally nearing completion. When it goes live, it will be available on Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. It should be ready by September; I will post about it here when…
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Exciting Book News for the Summer
I am excited to announce that this summer, my historical novel, “Catalyntje Trico: A Life in New Amsterdam,” will be available as an audiobook. I’ve had many requests for my novel to be available in this format, and it will soon be an option. I am working with Tania Mannion, who has recorded other novels,…
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Happy Birthday!
If you don’t yet know who Catalyntje Trico is, you are missing out. :o) Today is the 2nd birthday of my historical novel, “Catalyntje Trico: A Life in New Amsterdam.” You can learn about this incredible woman by requesting a copy of my novel from your local library or by purchasing it at any bookstore.…
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Be Careful What You Focus On
Nearly 20 years ago, while working on my master’s degree, I was taking a course about Native tribes in North America. One of the papers I was required to write focused on a Native American war of my choice. In the textbook we were using, there was a long list of options. As I scanned…
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Oregon Historical Short Stories
I just posted another Oregon History story for my paid subscribers. Last month, I shared “Alone at the Edge of the Ocean.” This month, “Life Along the Little Nestucca River.” As of today, there are eight stories available to read here on my blog, with a paid membership. I plan to include at least twelve…
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Works Cited
Writing historical fiction is a carefully choreographed dance. One side of the stage is filled with untold hours of well-researched facts and details. More than you could ever include in one story. On the other side of the stage is the delicate weaving of these facts into the lives of people who lived long ago.…