“Just the omission of Jane Austen’s books alone would make a fairly good library out of a library that hadn’t a book in it.” — Mark Twain “Tonstant Weader Fwowed up.” —Dorothy Parker’s Book Review of The House at Pooh … Continue reading →
I was originally going to cover the subject of “What else do you read?” but decided instead to talk about Kate Ross, whom I would have talked about anyway. She’s a writer who died in her early 30s, having only … Continue reading →
Yesterday I wrote a short scene between the heroine of my very new mess-in-progress and her mother. The heroine’s father had to be dead, for plot purposes, but I thought perhaps the mother might prove an interesting character. Well, I … Continue reading →
Does anyone want to discuss Roger Michell’s film PERSUASION? (It was released as a television film in the U.K., and as a theatrical release in the U.S. — which may make it unique!) I call it “Roger Michell’s PERSUASION” because … Continue reading →
Amanda McCabe just got another great review for her historical LADY MIDNIGHT — this time at “The Romance Reader” website. Congratulations, Amanda! The review can be found here: www.theromancereader.com/mccabe-lady.html The reviewer refers to her “luscious prose,” and argues that LADY … Continue reading →
Like almost every other writer/reader, I have a TBR pile. No, pile is a vast misnomer–it’s s structure, a mountain. For a long time, I had these books stacked in my hallway, blocking the coat closet and waiting to brain … Continue reading →
Elena grew up reading her mother’s favorite Regencies, and after being sent on an international assignment to England she could no longer resist the urge to write her own. Her stories have won the National Readers’ Choice Award, the Golden … Continue reading →
I hate for this to be all about me, but . . . let’s talk about me. My book, A Singular Lady, comes out in stores in less than two weeks. Ten days, to be exact, but who’s counting? My … Continue reading →
Ten things you’ll never hear a regency heroine say: 1. Hell with Almack’s. I think I’ll stay home and entertain myself with the footmen. 2. I might as well marry the first man who offers for me. I can always … Continue reading →
Not long ago, I heard the good news that Laura Kinsale has completed a new book. For anyone who doesn’t already know, Laura Kinsale writes superb historical romances, many of them featuring amazingly tortured heroes. In fact, no one does … Continue reading →
New from the Riskies!
Her Gallant Captain at Waterloo by Diane Gaston
Lord of Her Heart by Gail Eastwood
The Wallflower's Mistletoe Wedding by Amanda McCabe
A Pregnant Courtesan for the Rake by Diane Gaston
How to Find a Duke in Ten Days by Grace Burrowes, Shana Galen, and Carolyn Jewel
Look for some changes in the Riskies community soon!
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