*“We rode our bicycles to the courthouse. They were the most wondrously modern conveyances, right down to the specialized attire they entailed. …Pedaling past Swinburne traffic felt deliciously urgent and dangerous.” —Premeditated Myrtle* Summer 2020 is seeing a *surge in the popularity of bike riding*, thanks in large part to coronavirus concerns, and efforts to… Read more »
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#MyrtleMondays: Follow Myrtle Hardcastle on Pinterest!
Great news for Pinterest fans: Myrtle now has her very own Pinterest account! Follow Myrtle Hardcastle’s Pinterest Page for fun and fascinating tidbits from Victorian science and technology, the history of forensic science, everyday life in the 19th century, period images of 19th century kids, Victorian crafts and projects you can make, resources for teachers,… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Stansberry Pie
*Premeditated Myrtle* is coming your way, along with Cook’s famous Stansberry Pie, October 6, but you can get a head start with this authentic original recipe, below! *Cook’s Christian name was Harriet Stansberry, although I’d never heard her called anything but Cook. I was six years old before I even realized she had another name…. Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Another Star for Myrtle!
Huzzah! I’m so excited to share that Premeditated Myrtle has received another starred review, this time from BookPage (you’ll recall that they hosted Myrtle on her Book 2 cover reveal blog tour a few weeks ago). ★ Premeditated Myrtle When Myrtle Hardcastle’s elderly neighbor dies, she suspects foul play, but her concerns are dismissed. Still, you can’t… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Unboxing Video for…?? –
This week, I have an all-new video to share with you (plus new portrait of Peony the Cat!)! No spoilers; you’ll just have to take a look to see what all the buzz is about… But first, a big huzzah to Michele Helsel, who won the recent Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery Series Giveaway at From the… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Talking to Victorian Britain about Racial Violence in America
Americans are talking about lynching, while overseas, people are protesting in solidarity for what’s happening in the United States. We’re seeing this today, in 2020—but this was also the case in the late 19th century, when anti-lynching activist Ida Wells went on her lecture tour of England and Ireland. Announcement of a 1892 lecture given… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Demonstrating Against Injustice in the Victorian Age
I generally keep things light over here, but as an author of murder mysteries for kids, I try never to forget that the reality of murder is always an ugly, dirty, painful business. And while we want our police to be the heroes in the pursuit of justice, that’s not always the case. Protests against injustice… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Fun at the Victorian Seaside, Caught on Film!
Memorial Day, although a solemn holiday of remembrance since its post-Civil War origins (read more about the observance and its history at History.com), has long been considered the unofficial kickoff of the summer holidays in America. And though we’re all hopefully still staying safely away from crowded beaches this year, spending a sunny (or chilly)… Read more »
On Tour with How to Get Away with Myrtle
The big day has arrived, and as promised, here is a recap of all the stops Myrtle made on her whirlwind tour today, along with the special events occurring at each fabulous port of call. Click on the gold headers to go straight to the good stuff: BookPage Read an exclusive sample chapter of How… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Myrtle’s Book 2 Blog Tour!
Just in time to kick off the summer virtual holiday season, Myrtle Hardcastle is embarking on a blog tour to celebrate the fantastic cover for Book 2, How to Get Away with Myrtle! Mark your calendars and join us this Thursday, May 21, at the following Fabulous Ports of Call, Scenic Byways, and Roadside Attractions!!… Read more »