Today we are on the road, on our way to visit relatives in Georgia. The book is done. Not polished but done and sent in. (Breathe heavy sigh of relief) Remind me never to do this again. I’ll take time … Continue reading →
There are certain things expected of a third son. That one will not put oneself forward, that one will join the army, or the church, or the bar. That one will not, in an attempt to inherit and whatever the … Continue reading →
I admit it, I had no idea what to write about today. It is summer, after all. I’ve been spending time dangling my feet in the kiddie pool I bought for my dogs, drinking lots of iced tea and writing, … Continue reading →
I am a dog. Which is not to say I think I’m ugly; no, I am a specific kind of dog, namely Pavlov’s. Let me explain. In addition to being a book freak, I’ve also always been a music geek. … Continue reading →
I was planning to blog about something entirely different today but I received an early morning inspiration from Garrison Keillor’s A Writer’s Almanac from American Public Media. As you may have noticed here, we really like to celebrate birthdays and … Continue reading →
Last week, Janet likened the prevalence of PTSD heroes in historical romance to war profiteering. I have to agree. But her words scare me too, because I’m writing a war-scarred though not classic PTSD hero myself and always worry that … Continue reading →
It has occurred to me that if I were to write a Regency dance scene, I could draw on certain experiences I’ve had doing English country dance to flesh it out. I don’t mean the basics — I mean the … Continue reading →
So many of you have been sooooo kind to be thinking of my struggle to finish this book and wishing me well. I’m not done yet…..and I’m not certain why it has been so hard. I’ve been working and working … Continue reading →
“What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance” –Jane Austen So, today is the first day of summer, and that JA quote is just all too apt. 95+ degree weather, along with thunderstorms … Continue reading →
In researching my latest hero, a Sharpe-based soldier, I’ve been delving into Scott Hughes Myerly‘s British Military Spectacle. I highly recommend the book; every page has some essential, interesting nugget of information, even if you’re not writing a battle-scarred hero, … Continue reading →
New from the Riskies!
Lord of Misrule 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
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