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michellebennington
Jun 216 min read
The Inspiration Behind Unbridled Spirits
In a few days, the third book in the Small Batch Mystery series will release. This series is a story of amateur sleuth Rook Campbell ...
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michellebennington
Jan 3010 min read
Fearful and Fed Up: The Luddite Rebellion
Not too long ago, I wrote about the political history of lace. I was surprised by what I’d learned. I hadn’t imagined something as simple...
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michellebennington
Dec 4, 20238 min read
Aqua Tofana: The Touch of a Deadly Woman
In the 1945 Sherlock Holmes movie, Pursuit to Algiers, Holmes states “Poison is a woman’s weapon.” This idea is repeated in Game of...
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michellebennington
Oct 10, 20236 min read
History Behind the Book, Part 1: Irish Rebellion
I’m not sure exactly where my book Widow’s Blush began, what compelled me to write it, but it sprang out of my fascination with late...
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michellebennington
Oct 3, 20234 min read
History Behind the Book, Part 2: La Legion Noire and the French Expedition
In my last post I discussed the Irish alliance with the French in order to reinforce their arms against the British Crown in the Irish...
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michellebennington
Sep 27, 20234 min read
Off in the Widow’s Weeds: Georgian Mourning
This month I’m releasing a historical mystery called Widow’s Blush. In this book a widow by the name of Lady Ravenna Birchfield is tasked...
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michellebennington
Sep 7, 20236 min read
The Bloody and Political History of Lace
When I think of lace, I think of an intricate, delicate fabric, thin as spiderwebs, adorning bridal gowns or fancy cocktail dresses. The...
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michellebennington
Jul 28, 20236 min read
Mysteries & Histories: A Slice of Kentucky
In the past couple weeks, I've had the great pleasure of attending two fascinating lectures. One was at the public library in my town and...
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michellebennington
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Celebrate??? The Writing Roller Coaster
I don't always write about the writing and publishing side of things, but the last few have been about that because it's been the most on...
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michellebennington
May 18, 20233 min read
The Writing Life: The Hurrier I Go the Behinder I Get!
Just another day in the writing life.
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michellebennington
Mar 17, 20233 min read
Writer Life
So, I haven't been here since NOVEMBER! I can't believe it's been so long, but it was a much needed break. But I've been busy, quietly...
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michellebennington
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Town Branch Distillery: Lexington, Kentucky's First Distillery in Over 100 Years
As I've been working my way through Kentucky's Bourbon Trail, I had the pleasure to visit Town Branch in August 2022. Town Branch is...
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michellebennington
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Evan Williams, the original Kentucky bourbon
I had the opportunity to visit Evan Williams in Louisville, Kentucky in July. Though I actually don't drink much, I love touring...
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michellebennington
Jul 29, 20227 min read
Walking the Wilderness Trail, Part III: How Bourbon is Made
Bourbon’s legal definition varies somewhat from country to country, but many trade agreements require that the name “bourbon” be reserved...
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michellebennington
Jul 3, 20226 min read
Walking the Wilderness Trail, Part II: Wilderness Trail Distillery
To begin my Bourbon Trail journey, I recently attended a tour at the Wilderness Trail Distillery (WT) in Danville, Kentucky. It was on a...
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