I’m thrilled to have Author Kathy L. Wheeler today for a spotlight on two of her books both available for pre-order for their release later this month: The Counterfeit and The Breakaway. Mail Order Bride: The Counterfeit After a disastrous … Continue reading →
I saw an ad for the local annual Highland Games held this past weekend and my husband asked, “should we go?” But he’s still getting back on his feet after health problems last year and I think it would have … Continue reading →
Author Anne Cleeland has a new historical romantic adventure, A Death in Sheffield. This latest release is her sixth historical, and she’s also the author of the highly acclaimed Acton & Doyle series of contemporary British police procedural mysteries. Here’s … Continue reading →
Modern Medicine Now Last week doctors performed an emergency appendectomy on my seven-year-old great-nephew. They swiftly diagnosed and treated his condition with minimally invasive surgery. The miracles of modern medicine! But What Happened In the Olden Days? Which got me … Continue reading →
It’s May 5th, time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Last night at my house we combined a Gender Reveal party for my daughter and son-in-law’s baby (it’s a GIRL!) with a celebration of Cinco de Mayo. No one in that … Continue reading →
This past weekend as I went round my house washing all the downstairs windows inside and out, I wondered whether any Regency ladies–say, for example, Jane Austen–had been required to engage in such tedious labor. Murdering Flies And then I … Continue reading →
Taxes, taxes, and more taxes! “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” wrote Benjamin Franklin. That was certainly true in the Georgian era! While we Americans started a revolution over high taxes, … Continue reading →
I’m back! I’ve been slacking on posting here because of preparations for the California Dreamin’ Conference and a book deadline. The conference went well, with wonderful keynote speakers, authors Tessa Dare and Theodora Taylor, and an awesome Book Camp presenter, … Continue reading →
Wicked Wager By Beverley Oakley ♥♥ GiveAway ♥♥ Beverley is giving away a signed print copy of The Duchess and the Highwayman during the tour. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Remember there is a chance to enter everyday … Continue reading →
I’m completely immersed in preparations for the California Dreamin’ Conference on April 5th and so I’m reprising a post that I wrote in 2018 for another blog, A Slice of Orange, in my Quarter Day series, and posting a day … Continue reading →