Realize it or not, the minute you started writing historical fiction, like those pioneers, you chose to break the norms of the writing life that used to rule, in print and online. You left behind all you thought you knew about writing fiction, and ventured out into a new world of responsibility to the past in act of global magnitude. You joined a community of unlikely incomparable people from all walks of life, from all parts of the globe in working towards ethics in historical fiction.

These days I create those special dinner moments whenever I can.  There's no point in finding excuses of why not, there are too many reasons for finding excuses why you should. 

Did you know that your Dwarf Sugar palm is also a food source in many parts of the world?  Here's the skinny on this variety of edible palm. 

The works of artist C.S. Alexis find themselves nestled in homes and gardens, and don themselves on people, all over the world.  This is probably because her eye, when it comes to piecing natural artifacts into enchanting jewelry, art, and miniatures is spot on.

Phillip A. Ellis is a freelance critic, poet and scholar.   Read his poetry here at Eye On Life. 

Share the love.   A little serving of "you're beautiful" warms the heart and puts a smile on everyone's face.

Embellishing your daughter's style with beautiful big hair bows doesn't mean that she has to be wearing an extravagant dress.  In fact today her hair bows should be paired with more casual attire.

How to store the custom photo postcards you receive or want to save for future mailings - postcards make wonderful keepsakes.

How do you know if the poetry you are offering to your children or students is quality poetry?  Here are 10 criteria to use when evaluating children's poetry you'll find very useful.