by Caroline Crocker | May 21, 2026 | My books, Writing
Grade: A Summary Crocker reconstructs the harrowing life story of her father, Frits Evenbly, beginning with a deceptive idyll in the Belgian Congo of the 1930s, where Congolese “houseboys” indulge him with affection. When Frits’s father falls ill, the family is...
by Caroline Crocker | Jan 20, 2026 | My books, Writing
Writing Like Crazy 2026 has launched, and so have I–into writing, that is. I’ve heard about writers who struggle to reach a certain word count. Right now, that’s not me. I struggle to stop writing in order to make meals, eat, or sleep. Why? Because...
by Caroline Crocker | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized, Writing
If you’re my age, you’ll remember a hilarious commercial for Alka Seltzer where a man is being told, Try it, you’ll like it,” repeatedly, until he does. His response after tasting the food is, “I thought I was gonna die.” Try it!...
by Caroline Crocker | Sep 9, 2025 | My books, Writing
I’ve just been asked to interview with a prominent British magazine–I accepted, of course. In preparation, I reread this interview with All Author and decided to reproduce those parts that are still relevant and update the rest here. Caroline, your...
by Caroline Crocker | Aug 12, 2025 | Bible, Faith, My books
I am currently nose-deep in research for my next book, The Truth Was Different. This book will attempt to explain the strange and unfeeling behavior of Moeder in Unforgivable. Humanism One thing I am aware of is that she was a Humanist. She did not believe in a deity,...
by Caroline Crocker | Jul 28, 2025 | My books
“Ireentje, Robbie. Go play outside. It’s warm and sunny—finally. I thought winter would last forever this year!” Ireentje (pronounced Ee ʁain chuh) frowned and pushed out her lips. They lived in Canada, not the North Pole! Why would Mommy think such a thing? She put...
