Tag Archives: Regency Era

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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Robert Hodgson, Rector of St George’s of Hanover Square: Small Facts to Make a Story Realistic + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishing

St George’s of Hanover Square Website provides a short bio for all its rectors. For Robert Hodgson, it says: 1803Robert Hodgson, M.A. Having this man’s name correct is the kind of thing Regency writers stress over. Though Robert Hodgson’s part in … 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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Yellow Sapphires + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

When one sees the lovely cover of Lyon in the Way, he notes the three jewels. Some think they are yellow diamonds, but they are yellow sapphires. I am a bit obsessed with sapphires, for a blue one is my … Continue reading

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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

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What Was “Silver Paper” in the Regency? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

One man wants her dead. Another may love her forever. For over a year, Lord Richard Orson has been quietly captivated by the unconventional Lady Emma Donoghue. Headstrong, brilliant, and unapologetically involved in causes that rattle Society’s comfort, Emma is … Continue reading

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Finding Love the Hard Way: A Touch of Honor: Book 7 in the REALM Series

What can I say about this book? I never planned it, but it has become one of my favorites in the Realm series. Originally, I planned four books. The other three gentlemen of the Realm would possibly have their own … Continue reading

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The Hero Who Does Not Believe Himself One: “A Touch of Love: Book 6 of the REALM Series”

Originally, I thought the Realm series would be three, mayhap four novels. I thought the books would cover the adventures of James Kerrington (book 1), Brantley Fowler (book 2), Marcus Wellston (book 3), and Gabriel Crowden (book 4). For the … Continue reading

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The Importance of Packet Boats in the Regency Era + the Anticipated Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

In The Marchioness’s Madness, which is still waiting to be published, the often used travel by packet boats is more developed, than it is in my tale coming soon from Dragonblade Publishers. The hero and heroine in The Marchioness Madness … Continue reading

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The Book That Made My Friend Cry: A Touch of Mercy, Book 5 of the REALM Series

  This was the book in which my friend Kim said, “You should have warned me about what was happening. I was in tears for hours afterwards.”  The heroine of the book is Miss Mercy Nelson. She is the younger … Continue reading

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