No–not that kind of ring! I’ve been working on the third novel in my Ring series, and I can’t decide what to call it. In the first two stories I’ve used alliterative titles. Rosalyn’s Ring was released by Soul Mate Publishing on … Continue reading →
Today I’m handing on the blog-baton to author Diane Benefiel. An avid reader for as long as she can remember, Diane has always favored stories with strong female characters who went on adventures and could think themselves out of the … 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 →
When I wrote my historical novella Rosalyn’s Ring I thought I knew a great deal about Regency-era customs and history from years spent reading other writers’ novels–from Jane Austen through Tessa Dare. I still needed to do research, and I still … Continue reading →
It’s not often I stumble across a topic that indulges both my interest in the Regency era and in the American West. Today, I’m talking about gambling and the game of faro. Last week, my blogaholism brought me an interesting article … 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 →
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 →
Last week I shared three pieces of advice from Amazon chief Jeff Bezos. Here are some more Bezos “proverbs” and my random writerly thoughts on them. If you only do things where you know the answer in advance, your company … Continue reading →
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 →