↓
 

Simply Romance

with romance author Alina K. Field

  • Home
  • Regency Romance
  • Contemporary Romance
  • About Me
  • Blog
  • Find Out More
  • Free Reads
  • Where I’ll Be
  • Havenlock Press

Category Archives: fiction

Post navigation

← Older posts

I’ve Picked out a Ring!

Simply Romance Posted on October 7, 2014 by Alina K. FieldOctober 6, 2014

    No–not that kind of ring! All right, I confess, I’m reprising a blog from July 1, 2014 regarding rings. I’m in the thick of the third book in my Ring series. This manuscript I had to put down to address … Continue reading →

Posted in Bella's Band, fiction, rings, Rosalyn's Ring | Tagged Bella's Band, fiction, new release, puzzle rings, Regency, Rosalyn's Ring

History+Fiction/Analysis=Understanding

Simply Romance Posted on May 20, 2014 by Alina K. FieldMay 20, 2014

My high school European History teacher, Mr. Frein, divided our Senior class into groups and had us write papers arguing which country bore the blame for starting World War I—the Germans, the Brits, the Russians, or the Austro-Hungarians. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, history, romance fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Anne Cleeland, fiction, history, Loretta Chase, Madeline Hunter, Peterloo, Regency, romance, World War I

On Learning from the Masters

Simply Romance Posted on March 4, 2014 by Alina K. FieldMarch 2, 2014

  Last week I quoted from a modern day master’s characters discussing a master from a past–the incredible Loretta Chase on the indomitable Lord Byron. And I mentioned that instead of studying the Romantic era masters in college, I wasted spent a semester studying … Continue reading →

Posted in books, fiction, novel-writing, Uncategorized | Tagged fiction, George Eliot, romance, Samuel Richardson

NaNoWriMo Recap

Simply Romance Posted on December 3, 2013 by Alina K. FieldDecember 8, 2013

I’m a * * * * * * *WINNER!!!* * * * * * * Yes I crossed the NaNoWriMo 50,000 word finish line on November 27th. And what have I accomplished? My manuscript, working title Breaking the Rules, tells … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, NaNoWriMo | Tagged fiction, NaNoRiMo, romance

An Author Gives Thanks

Simply Romance Posted on November 26, 2013 by Alina K. FieldNovember 30, 2013

In two days I’ll put a turkey in the oven, mash potatoes and watch my husband make stuffing. Our children will gather and we’ll say thanks for our blessings. Like other Americans, I’ll give thanks for life, liberty, and the ability to pursue happiness. I’ll give thanks for the love … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, novel-writing, Rosalyn's Ring, Thanksgiving | Tagged fiction, Rosalyn's Ring, Thanksgiving

A Fabulous Book Signing–Great New Release

Simply Romance Posted on November 12, 2013 by Alina K. FieldNovember 10, 2013

This past weekend I celebrated with my  friend, author Anne Cleeland, whose new book, Daughter of the God-King was released last week by Sourcebooks. Here we are  at the book signing hosted by the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America. Daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Anne Cleeland, Beth Yarnall, Bethlehem Writers Group, book signings, books, Daughter of the God King, Deb Mullins, Egypt, fiction, RWA | Tagged book signings, fiction, romance

It’s NaNo Time

Simply Romance Posted on November 5, 2013 by Alina K. FieldNovember 3, 2013

November 1st has come and gone, and I am more than 8000 words into a new novel! It’s November, time for the 2013 edition of National Novel Writing Month. Worldwide, hundreds of thousands of people will sit down to keyboards and … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, NaNoWriMo, novel-writing, RWA, Uncategorized | Tagged fiction, NaNoRiMo, novels, romance, RWA

The Next Story

Simply Romance Posted on October 15, 2013 by Alina K. FieldOctober 13, 2013

I am so excited! Tonight starting at 9 p.m. EST I’ll be chatting with other Soul Mate Publishing authors and readers at Coffee Time Romance. Here’s a link: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html#.UlssYBvn9jo I’ll be discussing my Regency Christmas novella, Rosalyn’s Ring, and giving away … Continue reading →

Posted in Casse Narome, Coffee Time Romance, Contests, Fab Five, fiction, Janna Shay, Jenn Langston, NaNoWriMo, Patricia Fischer, Regency, romance fiction, Rosalyn's Ring, Soul Mate Publishing, Uncategorized | Tagged Coffee Time Romance, Fab Five, Fast Drafts, fiction, NaNoRiMo, romance, Soul Mate Publishing

National Book Month

Simply Romance Posted on October 1, 2013 by Alina K. FieldSeptember 29, 2013

October kicks off an observance dear to the heart of any writer–National Book Month. Our house is crowded with spaces that look like this: Our shelves are filled with classics, self-help manuals, and keeper fiction, and we love to browse … Continue reading →

Posted in books, fiction, National Book Month, romance fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged books, fiction, NaNoRiMo, National Book Month

And the Duke Ran Away with the Maid!

Simply Romance Posted on August 13, 2013 by Alina K. FieldAugust 12, 2013

In my post a few weeks ago about the release of my novella, Rosalyn’s Ring, the topic of Wife Sales drew a lot of interest. Legend has it that the highest ranking purchaser of a wife was Henry Brydges, Master of … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, E. B. Thompson, fiction, Regency, romance fiction, Samuel Menefee, Uncategorized, Wife Sales | Tagged dukes, history, passion, romance, wife sales

Post navigation

← Older posts
©2023 - Simply Romance
↑