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A published novelist and historical researcher, I live in the Netherlands with my partner, Corrie Kuipers.

My primary area of interest is British/European history with an emphasis on crime and criminals and 19th century London. I also study early 19h century

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Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Chocolate cake: 2 of 28
THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPEIn my youth, my family lived next door to an retired couple who had run a bakery. As her own children weren't interested in baking, Mrs. Rumer imparted to my mother certain secret recipes she had successfully used in her business. This is one of them.The recipe turns out a moist, rich and delicio... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chicken soup: 2 of 22
Sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, runny nose, fever... we've all suffered from the not-so-common cold. When your mood is a match for the blustery weather outside and you feel rotten, reach for a bowl of steaming Chicken Vegetable Soup that will not only bust the germs that help make you miserable, it tastes ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cakes: 10 of 103
BANANA BLUEBERRY CAKE - A HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVEGetting children to forgo sweet treats in favor of healthier snacks is a battle that all parents face. However, if you have a few tricks in your arsenal like this cake recipe, you'll find it easy to please your kids while feeling better about what they eat. Banana Blueberry Cake ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Dealing with problematic hauntings: 1 of 10
WHO YA GONNA CALL?Ask around, and many people will admit they've had brushes with the paranormal at one time or another: the shuffle of footsteps in the night, a shadow flitting in the corner of an eye, the lingering of ghostly perfume in the air. Most of these encounters occur in homes.Moving into a new house or apartment ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Early signs of skin cancer: 1 of 9
According to the American Cancer Society, over one million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. It is a common cancer with a high survival prognosis provided the cancer is detected early and treated without delay. No one should rely solely on a doctor or other health care specialist ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Brownies: 6 of 24
THE LAST BROWNIE RECIPE YOU WILL EVER NEEDWhen I was a child, we lived next door to an elderly couple who had run a bakery before retiring. This recipe was given by Mrs. Rumer to my mother, who passed it on to me. These brownies are easy, quick to stir together, don't require exotic or expensive ingredients, and are incredibl... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the "hard to buy for" on your list: 5 of 15
Choosing the right gift for some people can be a real nightmare. Sure, your dear Aunt Mabel is an avid knitter, so buying yarn or other knitting supplies seems a given. But once you're faced with a bewildering variety of yarns, needles and other paraphernalia with no experience to guide you to the right choices, what do you d... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Grits: 3 of 9
What is the absolute best way to cook grits? The answer may surprise you, even if you've lived in the South all your life.The most important tip - never use "instant" grits. The texture will always be too runny or too thick. Quick cooking grits are the way to go. Stone ground if you can find it, but if not, the brand on your ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer What to say or do when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer: 1 of 3
People diagnosed with cancer often say they feel isolated from friends and family, who might not stay in touch because they're afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. Please don't be scared to keep in contact. The worst thing you can do is nothing! While there is no magic script you can follow, here are a few tips that may... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Best websites for greeting cards: 1 of 3
There is a revolution happening in the greeting card industry.Huge quantities of paper cards are produced by national greeting card companies, which are distributed to their stores and outlets for retail sale. The result is that millions of cards are unsold and have to be destroyed every year - harmful for the environment, a ... More..