December 11, 2018
Review: Olga’s Egg: A Novel of Faberge Eggs
Sophie Law's well-researched debut Olga's Egg posits a missing Faberge Egg, made for the eldest daughter of Nicholas II.
November 16, 2018
11 Essential Apps and Online Services for Writers
Sometimes my trusty fountain pen and a beautiful blank book just can't get the job done. Here are the 11 apps I use to keep me nimble, productive, and motivated.
November 3, 2018
The Romanoffs: The Empire Strikes Back
As "The Romanoffs" continues on Amazon Prime; I take a look at Episode 3 and learn how a real-life Romanov is neither amused nor entertained by the series. She wants…
October 25, 2018
Amazon’s New Series Sets the Romanoffs Adrift
Amazon's new original series, The Romanoffs sets the real-life Romanov Dynasty adrift on a ship of fools.
October 7, 2018
5 Absorbing Museum Podcasts
Guest blogger, Hannah Hethmon, host and producer of Museums in Strange Places Podcast joins Jennifer for a look at 5 Absorbing Museum Podcasts.
October 4, 2018
Making Home: Lentil & Sausage Stew
What better dish to inaugurate our new life in Riga than this ultimate comforting stew, created by another American expat writer?
January 8, 2016
7 Clever Things to Say about War and Peace
Well, War and Peace is off to a fantastic start! I really enjoyed episode 1 and am eagerly looking forward to episode 2 coming on Sunday night in the U.K.…
January 2, 2016
Everything You Need to Know to get Addicted to War and Peace
War and Peace gets 2016 off to a great start! I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming drama series of Tolstoy's War and Peace, which starts on January 3,…
March 4, 2015
Boris Nemtsov: A Hero and a Homonym for Our Time
Moscow mourns slain opposition leader, Boris Nemtsov. (more…)
October 29, 2014
5 Surefire Ways to Win NaNoWriMo
There is nothing like the beginning of a venture like NaNoWriMo: all excitement and determination! 50,000 words in 30 days will be a breeze! (more…)
