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. …
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Apr 11
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 …
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Apr 02
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 …
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Jan 16
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, …
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Jun 06
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 …
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Mar 27
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 …
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