by Marian Exall | Jul 2, 2025 | Musings
Last month, I finally made it to Riga. After more than a decade researching the Latvian capital remotely, I became surprisingly emotional when I stood in front of the iconic House of the Blackheads where Nellie and Dani are pictured on the cover of Daughters of Riga.... 
by Marian Exall | May 9, 2025 | Musings
A hawk wheeled up into the sky above the crowd gathered for my friend Mary’s memorial service in Twisp. Acknowledging its significance, our eyes followed the bird as it rose over the forested bluffs surrounding the small town: Mary was a naturalist and photographer,... 
by Marian Exall | Mar 13, 2025 | Musings
If you read my last blog, you will know that publishing an audiobook is complicated. Finally, the Daughters of Riga audiobook has made it onto some retail sites: Spotify, Libro FM, and Google Play. Others, including Amazon/Audible will follow in the next week or so.... by Marian Exall | Feb 28, 2025 | Musings
My usual reading mode is old-fashioned, involving printed paper, pages that must be turned manually, and a card-stock bookmark inserted to indicate where I leave off. Yes, I load up the Kindle for convenience when traveling overseas. Audiobooks are restricted to long... 
by Marian Exall | Jan 24, 2025 | Musings
About fifteen years ago, I walked nervously into an Irish pub in Bellingham to attend my first meeting of the Red Wheelbarrow Writers, “a loose affiliation of working writers who produce independently, and who join together to support, encourage, and sustain one... 
by Marian Exall | Dec 14, 2024 | Musings
In a few days, we’re flying off to spend the holidays in Brazil. For the first time in forever, the family will not be subjected to the bizarre (to them) Christmas traditions of my English upbringing. Before I leave, I’m casting a long look back to tell a...
