by Regina Jennings | Oct 27, 2011 | History, Oklahoma, Writing
You never know what you might find while doing research. It’s like opening a plastic Easter egg that’s been left on the lawn. It might be full of candy. It might be full of ants. No way of knowing. Recently I visited the fabulous National Cowboy and...
by Regina Jennings | Oct 13, 2011 | History, Silly Stuff
Potlucks have a long and esteemed history. When writing Sixty Acres and a Bride (which releases in February!) it was natural to set a few scenes on the church grounds, but potlucks go back further than the 1880s. In fact, I’m pretty sure the Treaty of Paris was...
by Regina Jennings | Sep 16, 2011 | History
“What was your favorite thing about Colonial Williamsburg?” I asked my children. “When you let us leave the book binder’s shop.” The blame falls on me. I could tell they were getting restless, but the book binder was fascinating. Not only...