Suzanne Adair's Blog
March 18, 2020
Emergency Grants to Help Artists During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since last Friday, I’ve had one upcoming author event after another cancelled or postponed because of COVID-19. Coming on the heels of the expensive repairs I had to make on my car in late January, loss of all that work … Continue reading →
February 25, 2020
Anachronism, a Sundial, and the Enslaved People of Joel Lane’s Plantation
Joel Lane Museum House director Lanie Hubbard shows how a group of enslaved people from late 18th-century North Carolina was recently memorialized. ### Relevant History welcomes Lanie Hubbard, director of the Joel Lane Museum House (JLMH) in Raleigh, North Carolina. … Continue reading →
February 4, 2020
Holding History in Your Hand
Historical mystery author Ana Brazil champions the visual value of vintage postcards. ### Relevant History welcomes back Ana Brazil, a longtime student of history and a voracious reader of mystery. Her historical mystery novel and short stories feature brash American … Continue reading →
January 14, 2020
The “Why” Behind Two Famous Witch Hunts
Historical fiction author Karen Perkins takes a stab at the “why” of two historical witch hunts. ### Relevant History welcomes historical fiction author Karen Perkins, author of the Yorkshire Ghost Stories, the Pendle Witch Short Stories, and the Valkyrie Series … Continue reading →
December 3, 2019
What was That Anniversary Date Again?
Historical mystery author Anne Louise Bannon reveals why L.A.P.D. personnel aren’t really sure how old the department is. ### Relevant History welcomes back historical mystery author Anne Louise Bannon, who writes the “Old Los Angeles” mystery series set in the … Continue reading →
November 19, 2019
A Subtle Symbol of Tyranny and Patriotism
Historical nonfiction author Kimberly Walters provides a window into the social and political life of 18th-century America—via tea. ### Relevant History welcomes back nonfiction author Kimberly K. Walters, who started reenacting as a hearth cook in 2009 as the Washington … Continue reading →
October 21, 2019
The Matrilineal Culture of the Algonquian Peoples of Eastern North Carolina
William Denton discusses a major source of the culture clash between Algonquian people and the first Europeans in North Carolina. ### Relevant History welcomes William Denton: historian, author, and blogger. Born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, his areas of … Continue reading →
October 8, 2019
The Historical in “Historical Fantasy/Steampunk”
Historical fantasy/steampunk author Jeri Westerson describes the depth of historical research she used for her series. ### Relevant History welcomes back Los Angeles native Jeri Westerson, author of twelve Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mystery novels, a series nominated for thirteen … Continue reading →
September 24, 2019
Regency England’s “Shampooing Surgeon”
Historical mystery author Libi Astaire describes how entrepreneur Sake Deen Mahomed took Regency England by storm with his exotic, Indian-ambiance vapor bathhouse. ### Relevant History welcomes back Libi Astaire, author of the award-winning Jewish Regency Mystery Series in which a … Continue reading →
September 10, 2019
Pedestrianism: Fad Sport in Victorian America
Historical mystery author Steve Bartholomew reveals a peculiar Victorian precursor to Olympic speed walking. ~~~ Relevant History welcomes back Steve Bartholomew, who grew up in San Francisco but has lived other places such as Mexico City and New York. Now … Continue reading →
