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Pirates and Privateers in Regency England + the PreOrder of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing(Arriving 17 September 2025)

One of the things we learn of the antagonist in this tale is his former life as a pirate or privateer. What do we know of such men? My dear friend Lauren Gilbert has a most excellent piece on “pirates,” … Continue reading

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Pots of Gold and Other Legends + the PreOrder of My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession From Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

We have all heard tales of pots of gold buried at the ends of rainbows, but do you know from where many of those tales originate. Some believe the tales come from the Vikings’ invasion of Ireland in 795 A.D. … Continue reading

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Milestone Markers in the Regency and Their Connection to My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025) – Now on PreOrder

In 1800s England, milestones were crucial markers along turnpike roads, indicating distances to towns and facilitating travel. They were essential for navigation, helping travelers and coaches with distances and timings. Milestones also helped in calculating postal charges before the uniform postal system was … Continue reading

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Will-o’-the-Wisp + the PreOrder of My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” Book 2 of My Mystery/Romantic Suspense from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Okay, 82% of my DNA is made up of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Scotland is one of the biggest chunks of that. One of my great grandfathers was John MacComie (Iain Mor), 7th Chief of Clan MacThomas. The Clan … Continue reading

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Ear Trumpets in the Regency and Their Connection to the PreOrder of My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

An ear trumpet is a tubular or funnel-shaped device which collects sound waves and leads them into the ear. As far back as the 17th century, ear trumpets were being used. In his work, Recreations mathématiques (1634) was the earliest … Continue reading

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Honfleur, France, and its Connection to the PreOrder of Book 2 of My New Dragonblade Publishing Mystery Series, “Lyon’s Obsession” (Arriving 17 September 2025)

In book 2 of my new Dragonblade Mystery/Suspense Series, Lyon’s Obsession, one of the more complicated characters assumes the name Marquis of Honfleur (Lord Honfleur). Nowadays, our heroes would immediately be able to check out the man’s credentials, but this … Continue reading

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Characters’ Backstories and the PreOrder of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Lord Alexander Dutton, 12th Earl Marksman, was the next to last of the five boys Lord Macdonald Duncan took in to raise as his sons. Alexander was, however, the oldest at age 12, when he actually came to live with … Continue reading

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Impulsive vs. Rational Reasoning + the PreOrder of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Lord Alexander Dutton, Lord Marksman, and Lady Theodora Duncan are the two youngest of my heroes and heroines in this new mystery/romantic suspense series. Alexander is four and twenty, and Theodora is barely nineteen. I thought it important after Lord … Continue reading

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Boot Polish in Regency England + “Never Contradict a Lady” and the Release of “Regency Summer Melodies” + a Giveaway

Those of us who read Regency romances and write Regency romances surely have read of the high polish on a gentleman’s boots, but what exactly did that entail? First, let us define the terms of “boot polish.” It is a … Continue reading

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Dueling in the Georgian Era + “Never Contradict a Lady” and the Release of “Regency Summer Melodies” + a Giveaway

If one reads enough Regency romance, he comes across a scene where a duel is to proceed between two individuals. In the 1600s and early 1700s, duels were fought with, originally a rapier, later with a smallsword, and, later still, … Continue reading

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