The Rabbit Hole of Historical Research
The joys and perils of historical research when writing fiction, with special attention to the author's next Songs of Steppe & Forest novel
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cplesley
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Another Stage, or Life in Retirement
Life in retirement takes some getting used to, so here are thoughts about the decision to slow down and ways to occupy that freed-up time
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cplesley
- Apr 19
- 6 min
Co-writing The Merchant's Tale
Interview about co-writing conducted by Joan Schweighardt with C. P. Lesley and P.K. Adams, discussing The Merchant's Tale
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cplesley
- Feb 9
- 3 min
Taking Inventory
Inventory of everything I have been doing to clear the decks, much of it associated with writing, so that I can return to my current novel
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cplesley
- Jan 19
- 3 min
The Writing Vacation That Wasn't
On how what was supposed to be a writing vacation turned into a vacation from writing, and why that may not be a bad thing
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cplesley
- Jan 5
- 3 min
Writing Plans for 2024
A look at my writing plans for 2024, as well as other book and editing news
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cplesley
- Dec 29, 2023
- 4 min
The Why of Writing
The why of writing fiction, and thoughts about whether it is best to focus on the story or the sales
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cplesley
- Dec 22, 2023
- 3 min
Cats Find Peace, if not Love
An update on the evolving relationship among the author's cats as they prepare to spend their second Christmas together.
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