Tag Archives: history

A Literary Event

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Caroline Ailanthus

Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer. He was 63 years old, which, for perspective, is younger than my husband is now. Being an almost absurdly popular famous person, there was, of course, a Big To-Do for his funeral, zillions … Continue reading →

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It’s Here! (Also, Some Daydreaming)

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Caroline Ailanthus

So, Bifurcation Events is available for purchase! Unfortunately, it’s not on Amazon yet, nor is the ebook available, but you can order printed copies from my publisher. Here’s the link. I’ve also done my first online interview for this book. … Continue reading →

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The Chosen Now

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Caroline Ailanthus

“The chosen now” sounds like the title of a Star Trek episode, doesn’t it? It’s not. I’m simply referring to a mental exercise I’ve discovered that is potentially useful for anyone interested in history (historical fiction writers, for example): Designate … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Print

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Caroline Ailanthus

Today, I had a long conversation with my Dad, touching on subjects from botany to Hamilton to Orwell. About Orwell specifically, Dad asserted that the book, 1984, is not a simple warning against tyranny, but a warning about the power … Continue reading →

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