Category Archives: hero

Celebrating the Release of “Lyon in the Way,” Book 1 of My New Regency Romantic Suspense/Mystery Series from Dragonblade Publishers

Meet Lord Richard Orson, the oldest of the five “sons” of Lord Macdonald Duncan. None of the men are Lord Duncan’s real sons, for Duncan’s wife, Lady Elsbeth, died in child birth with their son. The two of them readily … Continue reading

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Whaddon, Bletchley, and Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Part of my story has the heroine hiding out in a hunting lodge in Buckinghamshire. At this point, I shan’t tell you why. You must read the book to learn something of her motives and mine. LOL! However, as she … Continue reading

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Demoiselle en detresse, a Popular Story Telling Trope + the Anticipated Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

What does it mean to be a “damsel in distress”? In today’s culture, such a phrase will likely set off triggers of some kind or another. Please remember that I am 77 years old, and we never thought of “triggers” … Continue reading

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Proud Member of Clan MacThomas, Whose Blood Flows Through My Veins

When I traveled to Disney World with my son and his family several years back, I was quite disappointed for I only saw my favorite Disney princess once. That is Merida from “Brave.” One of things I like about Merida … Continue reading

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