Gladys StricklandThe Cup of Jamshid in “The Stonemason’s Secret”The protagonist of every story needs to seek an object of desire. Learn about the artifact at the center of The Stonemason’s Secret, and…5 min read·Dec 8, 2021----
Gladys StricklandMedieval Minstrels and Their Music: A Brief OverviewWhat was a minstrel? What role did they have in medieval society? What type of music did they play? Here is a brief overview.3 min read·Oct 8, 2020----
Gladys StricklandEast Yorkshire Villages in “The Stonemason’s Secret”East Yorkshire is not as well known as other parts of England, but it is home to many medieval churches and sites which feature in The…5 min read·May 31, 2020----
Gladys StricklandMedieval Sites to Visit in Beverley EnglandBeverley is located in East Yorkshire, England. Though overshadowed by York, 30 miles to the northwest, Beverley is home to a number of…9 min read·Mar 30, 2020----
Gladys StricklandWriting the First Draft During NaNoWriMo | Gladys StricklandThinking of participating in NaNoWriMo? Below I share my experience of doing it for the first draft of The Stonemason’s Secret.5 min read·Aug 29, 2019----
Gladys StricklandMedieval Minstrel Carvings in Beverley Minster | Gladys StricklandI feature the minstrel carvings in Beverley Minster in The Stonemason’s Secret. Learn their history and why I wanted to put them in my…5 min read·Aug 7, 2019----
Gladys StricklandThe Stonemason’s Secret — Beginning Idea | Gladys StricklandI had no ideas for writing fiction. Then I remembered the research I had done for my Master’s degree. Could I turn fact into fiction?2 min read·Jun 26, 2019----
Gladys StricklandThe Stonemason’s Secret — First RevisionsAfter the thrill of printing off the first draft, I took a couple of days off then began a read-through. Here’s what I found.3 min read·Jun 4, 2019----
Gladys StricklandThe First Day (A Year In England)I stand at the crosswalk as lights flash and cars whiz by the wrong way and wonder when, or if, I will be able to cross the street. It is…3 min read·Aug 23, 2018----
Gladys StricklandRoad Map SkillsOn a warm Sunday morning, Daddy parked our blue Buick by the back door and opened the trunk. Handing him my suitcase, he added it to the…5 min read·Aug 1, 2018----