This week my Tuesday post is something a little different–my first blog hop, at the invitation of author Christina Alexandra. Christina is a freelance writer from Southern California who writes historical romance set in England during the Georgian, Regency and Victorian … Continue reading →
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 →
“Good morning, sir,” said one child, on being introduced to the Duke of Sutherland at one Coronation. “No, boy!” hissed his embarrassed father, “Say ‘Your Grace.’” “Beg pardon, father,” rejoined the child, and looking the Duke full in the … Continue reading →
Yippee! Today I signed a contract with Soul Mate Publishing for Bella’s Band, the sequel to my Regency set novella, Rosalyn’s Ring. Bella’s Band tells the story of Rosalyn’s colleague, Miss Harris, and yes, there is a coach ride involved! … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
It’s less than a month away till release of my Regency novella, Rosalyn’s Ring on July 24, 2013. My editor at Soul Mate Publishing, Debby Gilbert, and the cover coordinator, Devon, have come up with a perfect cover, and here it is: … Continue reading →
My friend Charlotte is one of those highly organized people who look at potential problems and go after solutions. To optimize her life as she ages, she exercises all the parts of her body, including that very important organ, the … Continue reading →