Category Archives: Georgian Era

“Begging Letters” in History

We have all received those letters and emails requesting money or asking someone to invest in a scheme. Here is one of the recent ones I received, which is addressed to “Dear Sir.” OOPS!!! Obviously, my gmail account sent the … Continue reading

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Georgian Era Lexicon – We Finish Off the Letter C, Now With “Cr to Cu”

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading

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How Are Lemmings Associated with the Release of “Loving Lord Lindmore”?

I still handwrite my stories on paper. Black ink. Wide ruled spiral notebooks. Wide ruled means I can squeeze in words or phrases. What I write today will receive its first edit tomorrow before I continue on with the story. … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Release of “Loving Lord Lindmore: Book 1 of the Strong Regency Women Duo”

It is here at last. I adored this book so much, I am writing a followup book that features Lord Augustus Truist, Lord Lindmore’s friend. Taming Lord Truist will arrive in late August (after all, he is named after Gaius … Continue reading

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Popular Regency Era Parks + the Release of “Loving Lord Lindmore”

London held a variety of popular parks during the Regency era. Let us explore a few of them.  St James’s Park is a Royal Park, named after a once isolated medieval hospital dedicated to St James the Less, now the … Continue reading

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John Elliott and Pocket Watches and How They Are Connected to the Release of “Loving Lord Lindmore” + a Giveaway

In my latest novel, the heroine, Lady Cora Midland, is a bit of what we nowadays would call a “tomboy.” She likes to fish, is not afraid of using a knife to gut them or to shave a rough piece … Continue reading

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The Real Life Character of Beau Brummell in My Newest Release, “Loving Lord Lindmore” + a Giveaway

The real life character of George “Beau” Bryan Brummell makes two very important appearances in my story “Loving Lord Lindmore,” which is part of A Regency Summer Scandal Anthology. His first permits my heroine, Lady Cora Midland, to become the … Continue reading

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Snuff Boxes and the “Avid” Georgian Era Collectors + the Release of “Loving Lord Lindmore” + a Giveaway

Christie’s Auction House’s Facebook page tells us, “In the Georgian era, snuff was the tobacco of choice for high society. It came in a great many varieties and spending on it was lavish. The boxes in which snuff was carried … Continue reading

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Georgian Era Lexicon – We Take Up Again ~ This Time With Words Beginning with “Co”

In the singular form the lexicon of a particular subject is all the terms associated with it. The lexicon of a person or group is all the words they commonly use. As a plural noun, a lexicon is an alphabetical … Continue reading

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The Streets of London, What Do We Know of Them During the Regency Era?

In this post, I plan to share some of the fabulous links I have discovered in regards to the layout of London during the Regency Era. Is this information complete? Not in a million years. However, those of you like … Continue reading

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