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John Gower, Medieval English Poet and Contemporary of William Langland and Geoffrey Chaucer

John Gower was a medieval English poet whose work spoke of moral allegory and courtly love. He was known to be a friend of Geoffrey Chaucer and their styles were compatible. Gower was said to influence many other poets of … Continue reading

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Georgian Architecture: Mincing Lane, The Commercial Salerooms, and The Corn Exchange

Mincing Lane is one of the smaller streets in the City of London. It links Fenchurch Street to Great Tower Street. For many years, Mincing Lane was “the world’s leading centre for tea and spice trading after the British East … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season…for romantic suspense! from Jacki Delecki + a 3-Book Giveaway

Tis the Season…for romantic suspense! The lovely Jacki Delecki is back with a look at writing romantic suspense, as well as a fabulous giveaway.  As a romantic suspense author, I am always in search of new ideas and concepts that … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean to “Be Knighted”?

In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Sir William Lucas has been knighted by the King for his service as to Meryton. But what exactly does it mean to be knighted? Knighthoods likely date back to ancient Rome. At that time … Continue reading

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Recent Winners on the Every Woman Dreams Blog!

These ladies were recent winners on the Every Woman Dreams Blog. Congratulations to Luthien 84, who received an eBook copy of A Touch of Emerald: The Conclusion of the Realm Series from the “George IV’s Reign” post. Meanwhile, Diana Wilder, … Continue reading

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Celebrating Our Ladies: Roundup of My Regency Heroines + a Giveaway

During the month of October (on Tuesdays) nine other authors and I are “Shining a Light on Our Ladies” by taking a closer look at what makes our heroines so special. The other authors involved include: Helen Hollick, Alison Morton, … Continue reading

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“One Minute Past Christmas,” a Holiday Short Story + a Giveaway

Are you sick of Halloween already? Dreading Thanksgiving? Are you ready for Christmas? Then I have just the thing to bring a bit of the HOLIDAY Spirit. In 2012, a gentleman friend released a Christmas-based eBook short story, which his friends … Continue reading

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Celebrating Our Ladies: Four More Heroines of The Realm Series + a Giveaway

During the month of October (on Tuesdays) nine other authors and I are “Shining a Light on Our Ladies” by taking a closer look at what makes our heroines so special. The other authors involved include: Helen Hollick, Alison Morton, … Continue reading

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Lots of Winners from the Last Few Giveaways

These ladies will receive an eBook copy of Elizabeth Bennet’s Excellent Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary. These are the winners from two separate giveaways: Kim Amundsen, Glynis, Lynne, Patricia, drcopeland7294, Amy Z, Lora F, and Robin Helm.     … Continue reading

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Some of My Favorite Movie Quotes ~ What Are Yours?

I admit to being a bit of a movie freak. Today, feeling a bit whimsical, I thought I might share some of my favorite lines from films over the last 70-80 years. ADD YOUR FAVORITES TO THIS LIST BY PLACING YOUR … Continue reading

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