The Origins of Historical Fiction
When writing any stories, but especially historical fiction, we can take the time to fill ourselves with as much background information about our characters and settings as we can.
Oscar’s Gift Reading Guide
The First Ford Model A
Oscar’s Gift Reading Guide: Day 17 The First Ford Model A “Most people were arriving in wagons or on horseback, but a few brand new red Ford Model A motor cars were parked on the side of the barn, as well as the banker’s big green luxury Packard.” ~ Oscar’s Gift When we think of …
Wojapi
The American Indian Health and Diet Project offers an easy recipe for wojapi that calls for 4-5 cups berries (blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries), water, honey, and cornstarch, or you can try this recipe that uses sugar and includes a recipe for frybread to dip into your freshly made wojapi.
Lakota Culture, Part I: Language and Family
Beyond the general term of “cousin,” which is also a term of respect, the Lakota names for specific circles of kinship are complex and specific.
Oscar’s Words: Read Oscar Micheaux’s First Novel
“I was struck by the beauty of the scenery and it seemed to charm and bring me out of the spirit of depression the sandy stretch brought upon me.” ~ The Conquest, by Oscar Micheaux