(Photo by Jacques Léonard.) One of the most fascinating bits of research for the book The Contortionists is from the unpublished memoir...

I went down the research rabbit hole this week.. I knew the Ross Sisters ended up in the Tampa area in early 1939. Right before that,...

The Ross Sisters' story is very much tied to WWII. In 1946 the sisters took the Queen Mary from NYC to London where they would perform...

I wonder how many people remembered Marge Champion when her death was noted at the Oscars? Hint: she was Snow White. My writing mentor...

Research is a winding road that takes me to locations unexpected. I have a google alert for the name "Dixie Ross." The other day it gave...

I've found my sources for The Contortionists come in three varieties: + Those who talk to me but are somewhat wary (as they should be). ...