Category: 18th century

A Research Hook

I think I’ve mentioned before that one of the things I enjoy most about writing historical romance–besides the writing–is the research. Like Alice, I tumble down a rabbit hole, and stumble upon some truly wondrous things, like this piece I discovered on my foray into London’s 18th century Vauxhall Pleasure Garden … Enjoy my friends. …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/a-research-hook/

Escape Through Historical Romance

Feeling antsy under the mandatory stay-home orders? Me, too, which is funny, because as a writer, staying home is literally what I do ninety-percent of the time. In fact, prior to this pandemic, I often texted Hubs to grab groceries or necessaries on his way home from work, just so I wouldn’t have to go …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/escape-through-historical-romance/

KOBO’s Buy 2 Get 3 sale

Hey Canadian readers! KOBO has a 3 for 2 offer on April 2-6th, 2020. Grab 3 books and pay for 2. A Darling for a Duke is one of the books up for grabs. Check out Kobo’s main page for the 3 for 2 banner that will lead you to the offerings! Deborah Great opportunities …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/kobos-buy-2-get-3-sale/

Thankful Thursday – Finding Rhythm

Family and medical crises, and big life changes, have a way of taking a person’s schedule and tossing it out the window. Thankfully, once the dust settles and new routines are established, a manageable rhythm emerges. Sort of. My mom has healed physically from her mastectomy, and seems to be coping well emotionally. She’s cheery, …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/thankful-thursday-finding-rhythm/

Teaser Tuesday – Deportment

Deborah

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/teaser-tuesday-deportment/

Teaser Tuesday – Coffee, hot and black

Deborah

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/teaser-tuesday-coffee-hot-and-black/

Teaser Tuesday – Greater Reserve

Deborah

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/teaser-tuesday-greater-reserve/

Teaser Tuesday – Deb at Woodbine

Deborah Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you’ll win. Channel your energy. Focus. Carol Lewis

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/teaser-tuesday-deb-at-woodbine/

Thought Thursday – Common Recovery

If you read Historical Romance, especially Britain-set Romance featuring Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, and the like, you’re likely familiar with settlements and entails, or the way the aristocracy preserved their hold on land, and thus wealth, by preparing sometimes strict legalese restricting the sale of property and limiting who could inherit said property upon the current …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/thought-thursday-common-recovery/

Review Wednesday – The Duke

Scouring my bookshelves recently, looking for a paperback to read in the bath, I picked up The Duke by Gaelen Foley. I can’t say where or when I came to acquire it, but I am sure glad I did. I am not familiar with Gaelen Foley, but I intend to remedy that. I really enjoyed …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.deborahsmall.com/review-wednesday-the-duke/

Load more

error

Enjoyed this post? Please spread the word :)