The Peyton Colony is a 350-acre historic site outside of Austin, Tx. It’s also known as the “Boardhouse”. The location was settled by freed slaves after the Civil War and is named for its founder Peyton Roberts. The land had been in the Coffee … [Read more...]
Texas Urban Legend Series
Texas Urban Legends Series:
Part 2 – La Llorona
It’s not unheard of for people to swoon over someone in a ‘love at first sight’ kind of situation. I think at one time or another we have all found ourselves in thrall over an alluring person who, at the time, embodies our idea of the perfect … [Read more...]
Character Study: Laura Milton
OK, I admit it. I couldn’t help but succumb to the temptation to write the protagonist in my first novel, White Rock, as a pseudo-extension of myself. In all fairness, I’m not sure ego had as much to do with my decision as much as honesty did. I know … [Read more...]
TEXAS URBAN LEGENDS SERIES:
Part 1 – Marfa Lights
Growing up in Texas, one gets used to everything being a little bigger, a little over the top, and, depending upon your orientation, a little scarier than in other parts of the country. And on when it comes to the subject of urban legends, this view … [Read more...]
Character Study: Lester Davis
While brainstorming for the antagonist in White Rock, I had to keep in mind that the story I was weaving was set in a split time line - one in modern-day following Laura Milton and the other set in the 1960’s following the elusive Rose Marie Davis. … [Read more...]