Author Archives: Gail Eastwood

About Gail Eastwood

Gail Eastwood is the author of seven Regencies that were originally published by Signet/Penguin. After taking ten years off for family matters, she has wobbled between contemporary romantic suspense and more Regency stories, wondering what century she's really in and trying to work the rust off her writing skills. Her backlist is gradually coming out in ebook format, and some are now available in new print editions as well. She is working on the start of a Regency-set series and other new projects. Stay tuned!

Summer Fun in the Regency, Part 3

by Gail Eastwood Posted on September 13, 2022

Can you identify which of the following games (all of them ways of hitting a ball) would have been activities for Regency people and which would not?  Tennis, baseball, rounders, nine pins, croquet, ground billiards, golf, cricket. Let’s take look … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun in the Regency-Part 2

by Gail Eastwood Posted on August 12, 2022

As promised last month, here is more of our look at Regency summer sports and activities. When the sun shines and the days are warmer, what can’t be done outside? But you might be surprised at which sports were not … Continue reading →

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The Opening of Waterloo Bridge –June 18, 1817

by Gail Eastwood Posted on June 15, 2022

Every year, June 18 always brings with it thoughts of the battle of Waterloo, an epic battle that claimed tremendous losses for its time but ultimately altered the course of world history. But I also always think of the huge … Continue reading →

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The Regency Encrier (Inkstand): What’s on Your MC’s Desk (and Why?)

by Gail Eastwood Posted on May 24, 2022

My curiosity was piqued recently when a friend sent me photos of an 18th century room in Williamsburg, VA that included a desk displayed as though someone had just left it. On it was a beautiful Delftware ceramic inkwell/penholder. Delftware? … Continue reading →

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Real Regency Heroes: Olinthus Gregory

by Gail Eastwood Posted on March 14, 2022

Just in time for “National Pi Day” on 3/14* (not National “Pie” Day—Jan 23), I’d like to introduce to you one the Regency era’s finest mathematical minds, Dr. Olinthus Gilbert Gregory. I fell in love with him first just for … Continue reading →

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