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A Pansy for Eleanor, part 7 (of 8)
She had finally unpacked her gown meant for her wedding. Cream and lavender with lace collar and cuffs, she knew she looked pretty.
Apr 24, 20255 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 6 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry finally arrive in Thistle Creek, Colorado, to start their new life.
Apr 17, 20256 min read


Thistles On The Prairie
Isobel MacLaren is regretting her choice to leave Scotland until she sees a reminder of home.
Apr 17, 20255 min read


Alina and The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 3 (of 5)
Will Dr. Rigby be allowed to court Alina, or will Matthias ruin her chances? Find out in this week's installment.
Apr 17, 202510 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 5 (of 8)
The motion of the steam engine, steadily carrying them across a continent, filled her with an unfamiliar sense of calm. Freedom.
Apr 10, 20254 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 4 (of 8)
Henry and Eleanor continue their journey on the train to Omaha. Will Lord Rutledge catch up or will they eacape?
Mar 28, 20254 min read


Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 2 (of 5)
Alina finds Dr. Nathaniel Rigby's kindness something she's longed for her whole life.
Mar 27, 20257 min read


Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 1 (of 5)
Three crows sat on the dusty fairway outside of our caravan....I felt my burgeoning middle and felt the sense of panic again.
Mar 23, 20257 min read


The History of the Circus
A brief history of the wonderful, magical circus.
Mar 19, 20255 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, Part 2 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry start their adventure together in this week's installment.
Mar 14, 20254 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, Part 1 (of 8)
"I can't stop thinking about you."
The words, penned in a strong yet elegant hand, sent a shiver down her spine.
Mar 9, 20255 min read


Flowers of the Frontier
The fascination with floriography was not just limited to England. Victorian women in the American West continued the tradition.
Mar 9, 20255 min read


A Wish in the Wind
Eight-year-old Eliza Mae Whitaker was a pioneer girl—and a tired one. Her feet ached. Her hands were dirty, and her stomach rumbled...
Feb 18, 20257 min read


The Tale of Margot Finch
The tinkling of crystal, polite laughter, and shrimp canapes surrounded Margot Finch as she sipped her sweet pink lemonade.
Feb 16, 20254 min read


🐦⬛The Night the Circus Came To Town
The dark forest was silent, eerie, waiting...the creatures could sense what was coming - something vile, something older than time.
Oct 21, 202315 min read
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