One of the perks of being a novelist is that I can go exploring and call it research. I need to research a lot of things. For a decade, I drove past Old Colorado City, on the west end of Colorado Springs as part of my daily commute. Cute shops in historic buildings line a few blocks in the center of town. I discovered some fun historic tidbits. First of all, it wasn amed for the wrong river. I thought it had been named for the state, but the town was founded before Colorado a

I remember the days of asking people for directions and recommendations.  The days before Google and Facebook. I’m not even sure when my phone became the go-to resource for everything. Even at the dinner table, I’ll consult my phone if the information is relevant in the moment. “What time does the hardware store close?” I finish chewing and pull out my phone.  “Eight o’clock.  Enough time to wash the dishes before we go there.” It’s not rude if it enhances the conversation. R