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Writer, humanist, dog-mom,
horse servant, and cat-slave,
Lover of solitude
and the company of good friends.
New places, new ideas,
and old wisdom.
Author Archives: T.K. Thorne
Women: Not So Mere
Who knew? The women’s movement to win the vote in the United States (which didn’t happen until 1920) began with book clubs! In my life, “feminism” has been a word often expressed with a sneer, the struggle for equality seen … Continue reading
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Tagged bookclubs, books, feminism, League of Women Voters, strong women, suffrage, women, Women' rights, writing
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Einstein, Oz, and Ms. Poppins
This glorious spring, scientists finally took a “real” picture of a black hole. All the ones we’ve been seeing have been artists’ renditions because black holes are really not visible. They swallow light. Creative astrophyicists used a multiple array of … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Einstein, black holes, Einstein, imagination, Mary Poppins, Oz
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What is “Normal”?
When I was writing my historical novel, Noah’s Wife, I realized my central character had Asperger’s Syndrome (on the autism spectrum). At first, I rejected the idea, but a wiser part of my mind prevailed, and I let her be … Continue reading
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An Unexpected Dream Come True
It’s not something I talk much about, but for many years I was in the closet as a writer. I collected so many rejections, I could have wallpapered my house with them, or at least, my bedroom. Everyone said short … Continue reading
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Tagged book launch, Hassinger Daniels Mansion, House of Rose, Maranathan Academy, T.K.Thorne
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Murder, Mayhem . . . and a little Magic
When Officer Rose Brighton chased a suspect down an alley in Birmingham, Alabama, she had no idea the next few minutes would land her in the middle of every cop’s nightmare—looking down at the body of someone she shot . … Continue reading
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Tagged author, brain, conscious, deep intelligence, House of Rose, Magic City, subconscious, T.K.Thorne, TK Thorne, writing
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10 Words in April
April is my birthday month. We’re not going to talk about exactly which one. It’s been a hectic month that included working with my editor on my new police witch book, House of Rose. April also is the month for … Continue reading
Remembering the Birmingham Church Bombing
Today is the anniversary of the 16th St Church bombing. In light of all the terrorism in the world, is it still relevant to remember this event? Many more than 4 young girls have been killed in school massacres, movie … Continue reading
