Weather in the Tries:  Well, the temps are supposed to be somewhat cooler, closer to our normals this coming week with highs in the low 90s. Not sure about the air quality. AQI has been in the Unhealthy area for several days now. Makes for short walks for my short-legged friend and his human.

Blogs, Blogs, and…

I know I’ve told you before, if I read a book, I review the book, and I publish the review. If I don’t finish the book, I don’t review it. Because of this, I get on various lists by various people, including authors. M. K. Tod asked me to read and review her latest book, Paris in Ruins. I did. I loved the book. I wrote and published my review. In the ensuing conversations we had she asked about my book, Jibutu, Daughter of the Desert, and I told her about it. 

Not only was she interested, but she also asked me to write a guest blog for her, on World Building. I did. She liked it, and here it is for your enjoyment: https://awriterofhistory.com/2021/08/11/world-building-with-lenora-good/

There are more blogs on world building at her site, just go to View all posts by M. K. Tod, and you’ll find them.

I enjoy world building, but oh how I admire those who write historical fiction and are able to build a believable world. They must research vocabularies of the day, clothing, money, foods, transportation, and oh so much more. Much easier to build a world from scratch.

Photo of the Week:

Status of The Bride’s Gate &c: I received the proof pages and read them AND sent my markups back. So now we wait. Some more. I think I have the ‘sell sheet’ or Information Sheet complete except for the price and ISBN. Oh, and I’m waiting for the contract. But it will come. 

Netflix: 

Haven’t started another series yet. Well, I’ve tried a couple, and decided I don’t like them enough to continue. So just watched this week’s episode of Hospital Playlist. I hate being current and having to wait a week between episodes! Not fair! Whiiiiine!!!

Books: Remember, when I finish a book, I review it, and post my review at Rainy Day Reads 

Pacific Northwest Foraging for Beginners: A 3 Step… —by Paul Macy This is a marvelous book, and an easy read, on how to and not to collect edibles from the wild. I appreciated how Mr. Macy stressed sustainable harvesting as well as when and when not to harvest. A great read before your next hike.

Binti: The Complete Trilogy —by Nnedi Okorafor OMG! This is one of those books where you just need to get in, sit down, and buckle up, ‘cause you be goin’ for a ride! The world building is fantastic (I’m so jealous!!) And I hated to have to put the book down to do far less important, but more demanding, things. I can hardly wait to read more of her books.

Quote of the Week:

“I blog because I have something to say.” —Eddie Huang

And there you have it, two blogs in one. Well, there are some other blogs linked, too. Sammy Brave Dog and Auntie Lenora hope you stay cool, stay safe, and have clean air. If you won’t mask against Covid, please mask when the AQI is above Good 😉