I am honored to have been asked to write a guest post for Brook Allen's blog, Brook's Journal. I would love it if you'd check it out! What Did Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Look Like In Civil War Times? By: Susannah Willey
Category: Announcement
Another Crazy Week
...But in other news, today is THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH! As I write this post on Saturday, February 28, 10 am, the temperature outside is 50 degrees. We know it won't last (in fact, the forecast for Sunday is in the 20s with a low of 7), but we're a little giddy just the … Continue reading Another Crazy Week
Happy Book Birthday!
Today's the day, friends! Nostalgia is out in the world. To purchase your copy, visit my website at: https://utterloonacy.com/books-2/nostalgia/
Published!
They say editing is the hardest part of writing. I would disagree. If you are an indie writer like me, the hardest part of writing is getting your book publishing-ready. This means formatting the interior and cover according to the rules set forth by the company that will print and distribute it. It seems each … Continue reading Published!
To the Finish Line!
I spent two years on the twisted road of writing. There were roadblocks and switchbacks. Ice, snow, rain. (uphill both ways?) At first I didn't really know where I was going, only that the journey must be undertaken. I had to tell this story, but how? How could I take a bunch of letters, over … Continue reading To the Finish Line!
Michigan! and…
Last week was spent in Michigan visiting Charlie's brother, Dave, and sister-in-law, Joan. His sister Judy and her husband Doug were also there--all three of the Crary kids together again! We spent the first and last nights of our trip in Dunkirk, NY at my sister's house to cut the 8 hour trip into manageable … Continue reading Michigan! and…
Coming soon…
I promised a sneak preview a couple weeks ago, and finally I have something to show you: an advance image of my second novel, "Nostalgia," a novel about PTSD in the Civil War. Once again I have an ancestor to guide me. My great-great-great uncle. Dr. James Dana Benton, was a surgeon in the 111th … Continue reading Coming soon…
Have Your Comments Gone Missing?
After consultation with WordPress support, here are somesuggestions if your comments don't post: Clear your browser cache. Here are some instructions Use a different browser. WordPress.com works great in Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge Disable browser extensions: Chrome Firefox Safari Edge Here's hoping they work for you, and keep me posted if they don't.
Re: Comments on my blog
Some of you readers have recently advised me that your comments on my blog are not showing up. I've found one or two in my spam, but the rest seem to mysteriously disappear. I've been thinking that it might have to do with whether or not you subscribe to my blog. So, here is my … Continue reading Re: Comments on my blog







