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Tag Archives: heroines
Beds? Valances? Dust Skirts? Georgian Bedrooms + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers
I confess. I knew little to nothing about a Georgian bedroom. I had seen the ones shown at Williamsburg, Virginia, but that is more to show visitors to the estate something of life in America in that time period, not … Continue reading
Posted in blog hop, book excerpts, book release, British Navy, customs and tradiitons, Dragonblade Publishers, eBooks, Georgian, Georgian England, Georgian Era, heroines, historical fiction, history, language choices, mystery, publishing, reading habits, Regency era, Regency romance, research, terminology, word choices, writing
Tagged blog hop, book excerpt, book release, British history, customs and traditions, Dragonblade Publishers, eBooks, furniture, Georgian Era, heroines, historical fiction, Historical Romance, history, mystery, Regency Era, Regency romance, research, suspense, word choice, writing
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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
Posted in book excerpts, book release, books, British history, Chaucer, Dragonblade Publishers, Georgian England, Georgian Era, hero, heroines, historical fiction, mystery, reading habits, Regency era, Regency romance, research, romance, suspense
Tagged book excerpt, book release, damsel in distress, Dragonblade Publishers, fairy tales, Georgian Era, heroes, heroines, Lyon in the Way, mystery, reading habits, Regency romance, research, suspense, trope, world history, writing
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Ireland as Part of the Setting for “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway
Since the first of the year, I have written two stories in which Regency era Ireland plays a role. The first of those was a novella entitled “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride,” which was part of the Regency Summer Weddings Anthology. … Continue reading
Posted in book excerpts, book release, British history, excerpt, Georgian England, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, history, Ireland, publishing, reading, reading habits, Regency era, Regency romance, research, romance, writing
Tagged book excerpt, book release, British history, Georgian Era, giveaway, heroines, historical fiction, Ireland, Publishing, reading habits, Regency Era, Regency romance, research, Strong Regency Women Duo, Taming Lord Truist, writing
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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
Posted in blog hop, book release, books, Georgian England, Georgian Era, heroines, historical fiction, marriage, publishing, reading, Regency era, writing
Tagged book release, Georgian Era, Georgian romance, heroines, Historical Romance, Loving Lord Lindmore, Publishing, Regency Era, Regency romance, series, Taming Lord Truist, writing
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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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Tagged aristocracy, Beau Brummell, book excerpt, book release, British history, Dreamstone Publishing, eBooks, Georgian Era, giveaway, heroines, historical fiction, novella, Publishing, real life tales, Regency Era, Regency personalities, Regency romance, writing
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Reader Question: What Were the Choices of Carriages for a Lady in the Regency to Simply Travel About Her Husband’s Estate to Sketch and Paint?
CARRIAGE CHOICES: New Question from a Familiar Follower: I have a character in the book I am writing who prefers to keep her distance from horses, but she enjoys painting and walking quite long distances to sketch outdoors. Her husband … Continue reading
Posted in British history, Georgian England, Georgian Era, heroines, historical fiction, history, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Pride and Prejudice, reading, Regency era, research, tradtions, travel
Tagged British history, Georgian Era, heroines, Jane Austen, Regency Era, research, traditions, transportation, travel
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Celebrating the Release of “Regency Summer Scandals,” featuring my story “Loving Lord Lindmore” + a Giveaway
Regency Summer Scandals, the latest in our summer anthologies from Dreamstone Publishing released yesterday. Today, I would like to give you a taste of my story in the anthology, which is entitled “Loving Lord Lindmore.” Meet my Main Characters: Matthew … Continue reading
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Tagged anthology, aristocracy, book release, Dreamstone Publishing, eBooks, excerpt, Georgian Era, giveaway, heroines, historical fiction, novellas, Publishing, reading, Regency Era, Regency romance, Regency Summer Scandals, scandals, writing
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Derbyshire and Well Dressings and the ReRelease of “Darcy Temptation” + a Giveaway
The origin of the practice of what is known as “well dressings” is a bit of a mystery. Most believe the celebration dates back to the Celts, but few places, other than Derbyshire and Staffordshire, England, have kept the tradition. … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient customs, book release, customs and traditions, Darcy's Temptation, Derbyshire, eBook, English history, Georgian Era, heroines, historical fiction, Jane Austen, Pemberley, Pride and Prejudice, Publishing, Regency Era, Regency romance, research, sequel, Ulysses Press, Vagary, variation, well dressing, writing
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A Widow’s Rights? What Was English Law on the Matter? + Release of “His Christmas Violet: A Regency Second Chance Romance”
In my tale, His Christmas Violet, Lady Violet Graham, is a widow. Being a widow at the time, particularly, women in the aristocracy or gentry class, provided a woman more freedom than she ever could expect in remarrying. She would customarily … Continue reading
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Tagged book excerpt, book release, British history, British law, customs and traditions, eBooks, excerpt, Georgian Era, heroines, Historical Romance, holidays, marriage, mature hero and heroine, novella, Regency Era, Regency romance, widow's stipend, widow's pension
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Celebrating the Release of “Fated Hearts, A Love After All Retelling of the Scottish Play” and the Gift of a Happily Ever After for Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”
Fated Hearts, A Love After All Retelling of the Scottish Play Release Day: December 29, 2020 Thank you so much for having me as a guest today, Regina! My contribution to the Tragic Characters in Classic Literature Series is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alina K. Field, book excerpt, book release, British history, Georgian Era, guest post, heroes, heroines, historical fiction, Macbeth, Napoleonic Wars, Romantic Suspense, Scotland, Shakespeare, Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series
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