by Mari Serebrov | Dec, Sat, 2019 | Books, Writing style
The poet in me is intrigued by words – not just their meanings, but the rhythms they create and the images and feelings their sound evokes. Does a word march across the page, bold and upright? Or does it dance, twisting and twirling with meaning? Is it solemn or... 
by Mari Serebrov | Jun, Fri, 2018 | Mama Namibia, News
Historical fiction comes in many shapes and sizes. Like science fiction and fantasy, it can simply provide a backdrop to familiar themes such as girl-meets-boy, road trip, coming of age, man or woman against the odds, or a clash of cultures. It also can open the door... 
by Mari Serebrov | Sep, Mon, 2017 | Books, News, The Fugitive Son
It’s taken 160 years and an act of Congress, but at last the remains of a child killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre will be laid to rest this week, bringing closure of sorts to the slaughter that ended the dreams of a wagon train of Arkansas families seeking a new... 