Plus ça change – February 16, 2026 I started plotting Laveaux: Mother, and then the holidays happened. We had a granddaughter visiting for Christmas, and I took a long break. Honestly, I’m ducking the task, because it’s not clear to me how to get to the end of the story…. Continue reading
Plus ça change – December 13, 2025 Marie was born in 1801. The US bought Louisiana Territory in 1803. Over time, Americans filtered into the city and took over from the French and Spanish. They brought with them Puritanical American attitudes towards slavery, which were far harsher. Marie grew up… Continue reading
Plus ça change – December 12, 2025 Is this thing on? I started working on Laveaux in June of 2024. I expected to write one novel. It turned into two. Marie is a fascinating character, and getting to know her in my imagination led to riches I did not expect…. Continue reading
The Legend of Marie Laveaux These are the research articles and musing of my discoveries writing Laveaux: Mother. The oppression of slaves and free people of color in antebellum New Orleans has certain parallels in these days of modern times. The Making of Laveaux: Mother
