Writing Juxtaposed brought so many memories to the forefront of my mind. I participate in numerous author and reader groups online, and one of the topics that comes up is the issue of writing realistic fiction. Fiction is comprised of many genres, from science fiction to fantasy, from historic to contemporary romance--the list goes on and on. However, many readers often appreciate a dose of reality within the confines of the intended genre. Paris was the first European city I ever visited--what an intense experience! The trip was the beginning of a love for the charm that came with Parisian architecture, art, history, food, and the people. From my first glance at the (kinda small and unassuming!) Mona Lisa to a more recent taste of (authentic!) Texas barbecue at the Beast, I have enjoyed exploring the endless possibilities of such a vibrant city that embraces both the modern and the historic like no other. For that reason, I chose the backdrop of Paris for Juxtaposed, the second b
Corfu, Greece was the second destination on our anniversary cruise this summer. There remains an old Venetian fortress or Palaio Frourio pictured here, which is quite a climb. We were hot in the 90 degree sun, starting to sweat, and definitely earned our lunch. We enjoyed the walk and reaching the top feels like a mini-accomplishment for the day. On top, I was surprised to find a cross. I haven't yet discovered the cross's history here, but I am very happy to share it with you.
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