Over in our Facebook group, The Belles Brigade, we had a discussion a few days ago about holiday practices in Regency England. I referenced a blog post I wrote from eight years ago. I’m reprising that here with a few … Continue reading →
It’s Women’s History month and I’m reprising one of my older posts about women bankers. Today I’m sharing a gem of a book I found about women bankers. Women Who Made Money: Women Partners in British Private Banks 1752-1906 , … 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 →
Blunders and boo-boos I’ve just sent off my latest story Claims of the Heart, for developmental editing, and barely avoided a big “oops”. Given the multitude of distractions in my world, this was a really hard story to write and … Continue reading →
I just finished a biography about a real life Regency hero, Henry Paget, the first Marquess of Anglesey (1768-1854). While I love delving into the history of this era, I don’t often find nonfiction that’s as well-written and as engaging … Continue reading →
This Blog is Five Years Old Today! On January 14, 2013, I posted my first blog, a Welcome to my Website, and here I am, five years later! I’ve learned so much in five years about blogging and things like … Continue reading →
A Blog Challenge! A couple of blogs ago, I said I wouldn’t be doing the A to Z blog challenge this year because I’m just too busy! But another opportunity came up, the Marketing For Romance Writers weekly blog challenge. … Continue reading →
Spies and Codes I just finished the very enjoyable mystery, Secrets of a Lady, by Tracy Grant. The hero and heroine are both former spies who served on opposite sides in the Peninsular War. The story reminded me of yet another … Continue reading →