Notes from the writer

Thoughts on researching and writing BELLE, a bit about Belle Gunness herself, a smattering of 1890s history, and the writing life

Feel the glory of a good thing
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Feel the glory of a good thing

When Sally Field exclaimed, “You like me!” at the 1985 Oscars, she meant it as a reminder to take the time to appreciate successes, to "feel the glory of a good thing."

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