A few weeks ago, I attended my third Playford Ball! Our local Playford Balls are where those with a lot of experience in English Country Dance get together to dance a lot of very difficult dances, both old and new. … Continue reading →
My oldest friend…er, I should say, my friend for the longest time…came into town and we took a little road trip in Maryland. Barbara and I knew each other in high school in Alabama. We both lived in Ft. McClellan, … Continue reading →
If it’s Saturday, I must be packing to hop on the Eurostar to head to London! What I’m doing there… Stepping back to the 16th century at the Tower Watching Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Globe! (and also wishing I … Continue reading →
At what age, I wonder, do people get involved with politics? I have had a passing interest for some time, but have never had the fevered intense fascination I’m feeling now before. Is it ’cause I’m getting older? Wiser? Both? … Continue reading →
…using Regency as a search term. First, not so much of the real stuff as you’d expect. Quite a few books and some furniture. But also some strange things. Did you know there was a design style called Hollywood Regency? … Continue reading →
Megan’s post about Ridiculous Teenagers got me thinking about a related aspect of Regency heroines. Along with a trend toward somewhat older heroines, there’s also a trend toward more sexually experienced ones. For instance, I’m noticing more widow and courtesan … Continue reading →
Turns out my local power company is about to turn out my electricity for two hours — the price of living right next to an electrical substation, I guess!!! (Or is “price” the wrong word? Because isn’t a price something … Continue reading →
The winner of Lost in You by Alix Rickloff is…….. CrystalGB! Congratulations, CrystalGB. Email us at riskies@yahoo.com with your address and the faeries will deliver your book in person! (Well, through the post office, I mean)
This blog is dedicated to Amanda who should be frolicking in Paris at this very moment! Today, Sept 22, marks the 216th anniversary of the first date on French Republican Calendar, or it does as long as you don’t count … Continue reading →
The Riskies welcome debut author Alix Rickloff whose first book came out this August. I’ve known Alix for several years, beginning when she joined Washington Romance Writers. It has been a great delight to see her travel the path to … 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
Look for some changes in the Riskies community soon!
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