History looms behind every story I write. The impulse to shove all the juicy bits of story research into the tale is strong, but generally not a good idea. Follow the links below for special features, photos, and references if you’d like to learn more about the real-world people and events that inspire my work.

Display of medicinal alcohol in case Sign "Prohibition in the United States. Whiskey bottle. Story research
Prohibition era medicinal alcohol. Old Taylor Spiritus Frumenti. Display, Mobile Medical Museum, Mobile, AL USA. Photo Blame: Kathy L. Brown. https://www.mobilemedicalmuseum.org