Janet Morrison's Blog

Today I am introducing you to the main character in “You Couldn’t Help But Like Bob,” the second story in my new book, Traveling Through History: A Collection of Historical Short Stories. Genealogy has been a hobby of mine since I was a young adult. Robert Dooling is the most colorful of my ancestors that … Continue reading “You Couldn’t Help But Like Bob” — historical short story →

When the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) bends a knee to Donald Trump, we should all sit up and take notice. It came to my attention this afternoon that BBC Radio 4 censored a sentence out of a Reith Lectures presentation by Rutger Bregman. The BBC invited Mr. Bregman to give a series of lectures in … Continue reading When the BBC bends a knee to Donald Trump →

Today I’m introducing you to what prompted me to write “The Tailor’s Shears,” the first story in my new book, Traveling Through History: A Collection of Historical Short Stories. This was a story I wrote in 2001 soon after I completed a fiction writing course in the Continuing Education Department at Queens University of Charlotte. … Continue reading “The Tailor’s Shears” – Historical Short Story →

When I blogged on November 7, I had no idea I would not blog again until November 22. My sister is recovering nicely from her surgery. The jury is still out on the condition of her sole caregiver. (LOL!) The main reason I haven’t blogged in 15 days is that my desktop computer went rogue … Continue reading I’m back! →

Sometimes the best-laid plans just don’t pan out. Such is life. This is Janet’s Writing Blog, so today I start my post with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into my life this week as a self-published writer. If you read my blog on Tuesday, Traveling Through History is released today!, you know I was celebrating the release of … Continue reading It’s been one of those weeks →

I am excited to tell you that my new book, Traveling Through History: A Collection of Historical Short Stories, will be released today as an e-book on Amazon! I thought the paperback would be released today, but there have been some bumps in the road over the last several days. I hope the paperback will … Continue reading Traveling Through History is released today! →

For starters, relax, no mention of politics in America in today’s post. Second, where did October go? Or September, for that matter? I only read two books in October, but they were both wonderful reads that gave me much to think about. It was great to get back in the groove and read some excellent … Continue reading Books I Read in October 2025 →

I may as well live in the 7th Congressional District of Arizona. I’m not represented in the U.S. House of Representatives any more than the residents of the 7th District of Arizona. That’s the district in which Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23, 2025, but Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refuses to install … Continue reading I’m not represented in the U.S. House of Representatives →

The Constitution of the United States of America is a living, breathing document. It is at the same time sacred yet amendable. However, we ignore it at our own peril. The 2028 Presidential Election Donald Trump started handing out “Trump 2028” baseball caps a few months ago. His supporters think things like that are hilarious. … Continue reading More brazen attacks on the U.S. Constitution →

When late October rolls around, I think of my great-great-great-great-grandfather’s estate sale held on October 29, 1777. I knew nothing about it until a few years ago, but what a treasure trove of information his estate papers held! If you aren’t interested in history or your ancestors, you probably won’t read this post. That’s all … Continue reading #OnThis Day: A 1777 Estate Sale →