Two-and-a-half years ago I started a blog post based on Google Books find from 1777 called: The Complete Vermin-Killer And promptly lost the book in one of my many folders. In my defense, there was a lot going on during … Continue reading →
It’s release day for Claims of the Heart! Here’s the blurb: Since a perilous fall, Lucie Macbeth has been seeing more than a settled future as the heiress to a Scottish barony. The visions plaguing her include a man—one far … Continue reading →
The Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia I’ve just returned home after spending a week visiting my sister in Charlottesville, Virginia. We share an interest in history, though she’s more focused on America’s past whereas I’m always looking for interesting tidbits … Continue reading →
What makes a good historical romance hero? If you read Regency romance, you’ll encounter a plethora of dukes, marquesses, and earls, as well as some barons, baronets, and military men. You’ll even find untitled heroes and men of business. One … Continue reading →
Enjoy another look at Colonial Williamsburg: I’m continuing this week with a couple more pictures from our visit to the living history museum of Colonial Williamsburg: The Blacksmith Shop These are two of the four forges (furnaces or ovens) in … Continue reading →
Right now I’m spending a lot of time at the hospital (visitor, not patient). I’m reading a really interesting book about the Debatable Land, but, I don’t have time right now to assemble a blog post on that topic. So, … Continue reading →
Buttons A few weeks ago I blogged a couple of times about gaudy men’s clothing in the early eighteenth century, here, and here. Besides the brightly colored coats and glittering trim, I have one more fashion piece to mention. It’s … Continue reading →
The Heart of the Home I’ve been in the midst of a kitchen renovation and have been thinking a lot about how lucky we are with our modern conveniences. Without a kitchen, I’ve been prepping food the way a Regency … Continue reading →
Inspired by a blogger who recently contacted me, I’m reprising an old post from 2015. Read on and check out the link to his post about Pancake Day. Since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, it seemed like a good idea to … Continue reading →
I’m delighted to introduce today’s blog guest, Diana Rubino from the Authors Helping Authors group. Diana has turned her love of history into some amazing stories. You don’t want to miss this! Here’s Diana: A Necessary End In April 1865, … Continue reading →