Janellebelovedpig

@koshka

Thanks for the links!!! I’m checking them out. Sorry if it was a pain!

@koshka

It is wonderful fun! I’d recommend starting with your base layers (chemise drawers, corset, petticoats…all the ‘unmentionables’), that way you can get a feel for how the patterns and fabric work without worrying about messing something up. The base layers will be covered, so if the sewing looks awful no one will know. Also, all the outer l…

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@freedomwriter76

And yeah, I was kinda thinking about it… 😉 But not Ezra…tho I do have an actual American Jew…but I think I love him too much for him to be sent to Berga. XD

Whew! *sigh of relief* 😀

Oh, yes, Jezyk. He’s actually German, however…he was stationed in Poland for a while and fell in love with a Polish girl there…who then mysteriousl…

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@folith-feolin

You know what, that was really fun to read! And now I’m curious what happens. I’ll bet if you edited this a bit you’d have a great story. Thanks for sharing!! 😀

@freedomwriter76

Battle for castle Itter.

Hmm Interesting! Never heard of it!

Berga Concentration Camp

That’s really sad. I could see you adding it into one of your books! Like, making one of your American guys (NOT EZRA. Don’t even think about it.) get brought to Berga because they “look Jewish”.

Heuaktion.

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@koshka

Yes that’s it!!

Yes! I am working on my first actual kit, an American 1861 day dress (I have all but the dress itself and accessories done), but I love clothing history in general. The Edwardians had some beautiful creations. If you want to get into historical costuming, I’d love to help as much as I can! It can be a little daunting at f…

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Here’s Nataliya’s moodboard.

@mineralizedwritings @freedomwriter76 @loopylin @folith-feolin @koshka @lightoverdarkness6 @arien @starofthenorth @theloonyone @godlyfantasy12 @madelyn @wilder-w @elishavet-pidyon @sarafini @esther-c @everyone

Here is Chapter 2, for anyone who wants to read it. This is my first draft, to be clear, and I am looking for any feedback and critiques…[Read more]

@koshka

I have a book suggestion for you! Poland, A History by Adam Zamoyski. It would give you some background on Slavic tribes. However if you are leaning more towards the Rus tribes, then it might not be as helpful.

Do you do historical sewing? I am very interested in it and love Edwardian fashion (late 1800’s, early 1900’s). Civil War dress…[Read more]

@lightoverdarkness

Yep! Frodo is like “I’m good y’all…I’ll just stand here and look sad/scared.” 😂 And then whenever something happens… “Sam!” 😂😅. Sweet Sam.

I know right? Sam is the absolute hero!!!!! (I mean, I guess Frodo went through a lot, so, I’ll give him a little credit.)

Omg, yes!! I love that part when Legolas just runs up the oliphant,…

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@koshka

Thank you lots! This is going to be an amazing topic!

I am currently researching the 2014 conflict between Russia and Ukraine, because I want to get the backstory of what my characters went through.

@esther-c

Yeah great theme!

@keilah-h
Cool!!

@koshka

Yes, I play violin!! I use the Essential Elements but my teacher is gonna start me on Suzuki soon.

@felicity

I’m learning Spanish right now. After I learn Spanish, I actually want to learn French next.

@freedomwriter76 @koshka @felicity

Thank you all sooooo much!!! All your tips and info are super helpful!! I’ll try to keep you all updated as the story progresses!

And @felicity

The theme will probably be forgiveness.

@esther-c

You’re dog sounds adorable!!

Yeah he is!!

And you’re learning Polish?? That’s so neat! Do you find it easy?

Considering it’s the third hardest language for English speakers to learn, it’s not too bad. Really. But I think it’s because I’m part Polish so it should come naturally. 😀 It’s easier than French, which is what I had tried previ…[Read more]

@arien

Wait, is it true that you and @starofthenorth are sisters?!!!

If so, that’s amazing! I’m sure you two have loads of fun talking WIPs!!!!!

@esther-c

So happy to see another historical fiction writer out there! I have a book set during the Civil War, specifically the battle of Gettysburg, that I work on occasionally. My biggest problem was having people tell me “there’s so many civil war his fic books out there already, why try to write another one?”

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@arien

It will definitely be worth it! There are so many songs I want to learn to play.

I think I’ve heard Spring played on the piano before! It is really pretty!

@felicity

Sorry! I meant to reply yesterday

You’re dog sounds adorable!!

And you’re learning Polish?? That’s so neat! Do you find it easy?

@wilder-w

Hey!! Nice to meet you!!

*whispers* and being a secret ninja is pretty neat. 😁 lol

And girl, though not my absolute favorite, gummy bears are great!!