I’ve been researching Peter Cooper and Cooper Union for one my characters in book three. You may have heard of Cooper Union in New York, famous for so many reasons. Abraham Lincoln spoke there on his way to becoming president. Thomas Edison was a student. Cooper Union, still educating students today, was innovative at the…
Author: Cindy Thomson
Today’s Research: Dogs
Or rather the personality of dogs and what people can learn from them. A dog is key in Book Three of my Ellis Island Series. The inspiration is The Master’s Voice advertising icon. That dog is a mixed breed but mostly fox terrier. I’d love to hear from some dog owners about what spiritual lessons…
My Research Today Was a Little Fishy!
My character is shopping in the market for fish. It’s 1902 in Manhattan. Thank you, Thomas Edison! http://pinterest.com/pin/65654107040092866/
8 Reasons to Care About Your Family History
Let’s face it. Some people just don’t care about tracing their roots. They’re more focused on today, just trying to get by, and some have enough trouble connecting with living relatives. Who needs all those names and dates? But they should care, and here are some reasons why: 1. You should know where you’re headed. …
10 Reasons I’m a Writer
Scene from the movie Stranger Than Fiction 1. I have an office: computer, novels, printer/scanner/fax, books on writing, a print dictionary that I never use because I get it online, pencils, legal pads, back-up drive, paintings of typewriters… 2. I have contracts in my file. Even ones that are ten years old. I keep them…
5 Reasons Immigrants Came to America
If you have immigrant ancestors, you’ve probably wondered why they came to America. There were many reasons, but here are a few to consider: 1. They came to escape poverty. This was probably the biggest reason. Famine, particularly the Great Potato Famine–an Gorta Mór–of Ireland in the 1840s to early 1850s, compelled people to seek…
My First Celtic Wisdom Pic
I pinned this on Facebook and Twitter, but in case you missed it, here it is again. I’ll be posting these photos with Celtic sayings from time to time. The photographs are mine. The sayings will mostly come from my book, Celtic Wisdom, as this one did. Please feel free to share liberally. 😉
Look!!
These are ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) for media outlets. Excited to hold an actual book, words from my imagination. And blessed to have Tyndale publish it. Know of any local media (in Ohio?) Let me know.
Learn More About Ellis Island
I love the Bowery Boys podcast. I’ve learned a lot from them about New York history. If you’re a history buff like me, or you are curious because you are among the multitudes whose ancestors came through Ellis Island, have a listen. http://boweryboys.libsyn.com/webpage?search=ellis+island&Submit=Search
I Am the Voice
I’m deep into edits as my deadline approaches, but I thought I’d share something I found inspirational. This link will direct you to my Celtic Voices blog, which you can also get to with the tab above. Comment on the blog if you’d like to tell me what you thought. http://celticvoices.blogspot.com/2013/01/i-am-voice.html
