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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Character Café

Featuring Characters from Voices in the Sanitorium Over a decade ago, I had a tea party with two of my best friends on the grounds of the former West Mountain Sanitarium located on the hillside above Scranton, Pennsylvania. Thus began my fascination with the history of tuberculosis and specifically the staff and patients who had…

A Morning at Character Café with Jessie Whyne

Jessie Whyne!  It is so nice to meet you.  I’ve heard about your detective agency and your successes in solving mysteries.  To me, you are like a real-life, grown-up Trixie Belden.   Oh my goodness, I was obsessed with Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew as a child. Can you believe that I was so convinced I…

Mornings at Character Café — featuring Luke from The Newton Chronicles

Welcome to Character Café, Luke.  It’s great to have your friends here, too. Thanks!  This is Lydia and and Nathan.  If you want to find out about drinks and desserts from all over the world, just ask Lydia.  She also speaks multiple languages. How impressive!  Nice to meet you, Lydia.  And what about Nathan, what…

Chronicles of Courage — Episode 4

Christmas at the West Mountain Sanitarium In the 1930s As I researched Voices in the Sanitorium, I spent many hours poring over old newspapers. What an adventure each edition of The Scranton Republican and The Scranton Times became! The most mentions of the hospital on West Mountain always happened during the months of November and…

Mornings at Character Café — Featuring Molly from Dress Shop Miracles

Hi Molly, I’m so glad you accepted my invitation to come to Character Café.  Our special today is Apple Cider tea and Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps.  Want to give them a try? Sure they sound delicious. Thanks, Terri! You’re so welcome. So, tell me, Molly, how did you come about wanting to own a dress…

Mornings at Character Café — Featuring Ally from Deep End of the Lake

Character Café is the last stop on a CelebrateLit tour! Stay tuned until the end for an incredible GIVEAWAY opportunity! Ally, it is so good to have you here at Character Café!  To be honest, I didn’t have much faith that you were going to survive the scary incident in Lake Surrender.  I was sitting…

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