Category: Historical Posts

The Hills of Gold Unchanging by Lizzi Tremayne

#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 6

The Hills of Gold Unchanging. Book Two in The Long Trails series of unpretentious, eminently readable Historical Fiction by horse vet-author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Want to read an excerpt? Here’s the first bit of Chapter Six from 1860 Utah: “Oh, no.” Aleksandra froze, and Rogan danced sideways beneath her, ears …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding Ch 5

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of unpretentious, eminently readable Historical Fiction by horse vet-author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Here’s the first bit of Chapter Five from 1862 Rancho de las Pulgas, near San Francisco, California… Aleksandra didn’t cry, but she retreated into her own …

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The Hills of Gold Unchanging by Lizzi Tremayne

#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 5

The Hills of Gold Unchanging. Book Two in The Long Trails series of unpretentious, eminently readable Historical Fiction by horse vet-author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Want to read an excerpt? Here’s the first bit of Chapter Five from 1860 Utah: The horses trotted through the rolling hills west of Great Salt …

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Author Life: In Case You Wondered…

Author life… well hmmm… Just so you know, writers don’t always laze around all day, curled up with their keyboard in a pristine, cozy house… I think for most of us it’s a juggle between our “other lives” and stolen time to write. Some of us live on farms and work as well, and have …

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South Island, Here We Come!

We had a wonderful time this month in the South Island of New Zealand to start the year off right! I hope you all had a wonderful end-of-year! We sure have! Following a week of research in an SCA medieval reenactment camp near Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, my (also-author) partner and I hired a …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding Ch 4

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. “Up until Melissandra got sick, you’ve seemed generally happier than I’ve seen you before, Aleks,” Xavier said, as they rode along together, checking the furthest fence lines …

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Lords and Ton of New Zealand… and the Scumbags… or are they?

“Mama, why must we,” Emma twitched at her crinoline with a scowl in an attempt to keep it clear of the mud and manure in the middle of the main thoroughfare of Auckland, New Zealand, “wear the height of London fashion in this God-forsak—” “Emma!” Mrs.Wyndham-Smyth hissed. “Ladies do not use that sort of language.” …

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Sourdough. What Could be Nicer?

Sourdough is in my heart. So is yogurt. My mum got me started, so we can all blame her. We all love historicals, right? I guess so, or you probably wouldn’t be here on this page. Sourdough and Fermentation For many hundreds (thousands) of years, people have been using fermentation of various sorts to improve …

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#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 4

Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging. Aleksandra gave Rogan his head and they bolted down the hill. She buried her fists in his thick mane and let the colt find the fastest way down. Four of the …

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Historical Day!

I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and let you know I’ll be posting more about the  historical background of my novels this year.  I discover SO MUCH MORE than I can put into my stories–they’re not meant to be history books, but the enlivening of my interpretation of the historical record! This …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding Ch 3

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. The biggest difference between their two weddings was that in this second one, Aleksandra was led up the aisle by an aging relative of Xavier’s. Otherwise, this …

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Holiday Greetings from the Bluestocking Belles… Come See!

Holiday greetings to you on behalf of the Bluestocking Belles and welcome to our Follow Your Star Home blog hop, in celebration of our new holiday anthology: Follow Your Star Home! We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday season full of love! Holiday Contest! Read on for my novella about the travels of …

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#SixSentenceSunday

#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 3

Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging. Aleksandra went to meet Xavier, riding on his gray stallion. She gave Charro a pat, then reached up for the packages Xavier held before him, her eyes on his stony visage. …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding Ch 2

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. “It just won’t work,” Aleksandra said to Molly, her voice filled with frustration. Xavier could only shake his head and cover his mouth so she didn’t hear …

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#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 2

Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging.  From Chapter Two. The Indian’s Mustang returned Rogan’s call. “Dancing Wolf!” Aleksandra said, and bolted back to return the rifle to its rack and shot out the door with a laugh. She …

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