Reflections of a Curious Mind

Although L. E. Denton writes historical fiction, she also likes to observe and absorb. Here is a collection of odds and ends – thoughts and experiences she has taken note of.

“Going to Texas” was a phrase often used in America during the 1800’s. It signified a state of mind - and a direction. Read more ...

GTT | Gone to Texas

“Going to Texas” was a phrase often used in America during the 1800’s. It signified a state of mind – and a direction. Read more …

It might surprise you, this example of a southpaw making his mark on the world. The traits of creativity and multi-tasking paid off. View ...

The Left-Handed General

It might surprise you, this example of a southpaw making his mark on the world. The traits of creativity and multi-tasking paid off. View …

I don’t need to change history to write a story. I can mold my characters to fit the truths found in our past. Read more ...

Research: The Main Event

I don’t need to change history to write a story. I can mold my characters to fit the truths found in our past. Read more …

Going to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is quite an experience for anyone, but especially a historian. See what I found ...

The Shelby Papers

Going to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is quite an experience for anyone, but especially a historian. See what I found …

He was determined to come to the rescue of the people of New Orleans, even if it meant the personal sacrifice of his own health. Explore ...

Mobile to New Orleans

He was determined to come to the rescue of the people of New Orleans, even if it meant the personal sacrifice of his own health. Explore …

It has stood for hundreds of years, its thick branches reaching the ground at times, draped with the familiar Spanish moss. Read more ...

Legend of Jackson’s Oak

It has stood for hundreds of years, its thick branches reaching the ground at times, draped with the familiar Spanish moss. Read more …