Happy Heart Day to all you romance lovers…

Romance is not the first thing I think about when writing a Historical Fiction Novel but I feel its an important element to the main character’s story. Many times this poor character faces challenge after challenge and they just need something that balances the score…a love interest tends to not only bring the happiness, she or he, might need but also a moment of respite from the raging trials they face. Many of you may or may not be aware that I am writing the Prequel to the Award-winning Berlin Butterfly Series. The story is centered on Ella’s mother but introduces her father and how they met. It is not easy writing a Prequel after the original series is finished, but through some very serious research, I was able to bring Ella’s mom, Aleksandra Jaworski, a Polish teenager into Germany where she met a black American Serviceman, Jackson Driggs, and ultimately ends up in Berlin…where Ella’s story begins. I have loved researching World War 2…my father served at the end of the war from 1944 to 1946. He actually lied about his age to join. I am moved to tears over the honor of our servicemen and women and the sacrifices made. Our World War 2 Veterans are declining in numbers every year…if you know of one, please do what you can to make sure they know you appreciate their service.