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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Simply Romance Posted on December 20, 2022 by Alina K. FieldDecember 19, 2022

It’s release day for The Nabob’s Designing Daughter! You can find out more about this fourth book in The Upstart Christmas Brides Series and find buy links on my book page. Plus, if you’re looking to relax with some romance … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 99 cent sale, Christmas, historical romance, new release, Santa Claus, Virginia, Yes

Tom Swifties and the Art of the Dialogue Tag

Simply Romance Posted on June 28, 2022 by Alina K. FieldJune 28, 2022

I’m over at A Slice of Orange today with a new Quarter Days’ blog post. Check it out! I’m putting life in slow gear while I recover from some minor surgery, so I’m reprising an old Quarter Days post from … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen, Quilter

Simply Romance Posted on April 5, 2022 by Alina K. FieldApril 3, 2022

A Jane Austen Quilt I returned home from my recent trip to Charlottesville with a Jane Austen quilt! Actually, it’s a replica of a hand-sewn quilt made by the Austen women, Jane, her sister Cassandra, and their mother. This one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged hand-quilting, Jane Austen quilt, Quilting

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

Simply Romance Posted on December 23, 2021 by Alina K. FieldDecember 22, 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Also the busiest for many of us as we shop, wrap, and prepare for gatherings with the family and friends who are dear to us. Treasure these precious, fleeting moments, and remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized | Tagged Bob Hope, Holidays, Merry Christmas

A Travel Diary in Pictures

Simply Romance Posted on August 17, 2021 by Alina K. FieldAugust 13, 2021

I have travel on the brain, but unfortunately, some limiting health issues have descended on my household so I’m taking a journey down memory lane to 2018 when I visited Williamsburg, Virginia:  Wetherburn’s Tavern I had a chance to experience … Continue reading →

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Books Not on my Keeper Shelf (But They Should Be!)

Simply Romance Posted on May 18, 2021 by Alina K. FieldMay 16, 2021

Missing A recent blog post on Paris Review reminded me that my Keeper Shelf is missing some books that I’d like to reread. Cooking with Sigrid Undset, by Valerie Stivens, discusses themes and foods in Kristin Lavransdatter, by Norwegian author, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Judith Merkle Riley, Keeper Shelves, Medieval Fiction, Sigrid Undset

THE MONSTER WITHIN, THE MONSTER WITHOUT–#Preorder today #99cents

Simply Romance Posted on September 15, 2020 by Alina K. FieldSeptember 13, 2020

The Monster Within, The Monster Without-The Rebirth of Miss Francene Stedman I’ve mentioned before that I’m working with a group of authors on an exciting project called Love After All, Tragic Characters in Classic Literature. We’re taking tragic heroes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #NewRelease, #PreOrder, Frankenstein, Tragic Characters Project

The Art of the Mustache…

Simply Romance Posted on September 1, 2020 by Alina K. FieldAugust 29, 2020

Do you like a man with a mustache? I’ve been super busy with writing projects, including prepping my 2014 novel, Bella’s Band for re-release later this autumn. Meanwhile, enjoy this post from 2019! Pogonotrophy, a Word for your Next Scrabble … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Men's Facial Hair, mustaches, Pogonotrophy, Regency hussars

The Other July Revolution: Bastille Day

Simply Romance Posted on July 14, 2020 by Alina K. FieldJuly 13, 2020

July 14th is Bastille Day My last post was about the Declaration of Independence of Great Britain’s American colonies, celebrated every July 4th by patriotic U.S. citizens and residents. July 14th marks another celebration of revolution, Bastille Day, celebrated by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged French revolution, Jacobins, July 14th, Napoleon, Revolution, The Terror, The Vendee

A Declaration of Independence!

Simply Romance Posted on July 4, 2020 by Alina K. FieldJuly 3, 2020

Happy Fourth of July! I’m posting early this week in celebration of America’s Independence Day! On this day in 1776, representatives from thirteen British colonies in North America met and declared their independence from Great Britain. Although the shooting war … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Declaration of Independence, Founding Fathers, Fourth of July, Independence Day

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