THE GIRL ON THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: Vaudeville, of Course!

How did I come to fall in love with vaudeville? I blame it on the belly dancers. While researching the story…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: The Egyptian Belly Dancers at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair

I’ve already shared a little about the Cairo Street attraction at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, but today I’d like to elaborate…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: The Board of Lady Managers, and Other Properly Dressed Ladies of the #Victorian Age

I mentioned the Egyptian dancers yesterday, and before I say anymore about them, I’d like to give you some context…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: 1893 Chicago World’s Fair

The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair was an amazing moment in history, and not just because it introduced a large segment…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: #Victorian Heroines

Why do women who break the rules always seem to suffer in Victorian novels? Don’t get me wrong. I love the…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: Cajun Creole Cuisine

I’ll be honest, the thing that initially drew me to New Orleans was the food. It’s also what I turn…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: New Orleans

I’m a northern girl (Montana) who has lived in Southern California most of my life, but a special part of my…

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THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE #Novel #Inspiration: The Legend of Little Egypt

Where did I get the idea for THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE? I’ve been a fan and student of…

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