Historical Flavor: Where is the Pony Express?
Sandra Ardoin @SandraArdoin On April 3, 1860, the first Pony Express riders left St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California for the west and east, respectively. Its era lasted only a little over a year and a half, but oh my,…
Historical Flavor: The Sinking of the Lusitania
Part of being a writer is research. Part of being a historical writer is going back in time to find those little tidbits that make a story interesting and factual. Shows like Downton Abbey have revived an interest in the…