Last week marked the 188th anniversary of Lord Byron‘s death on April 19, 1824, in Missolonghi, Greece. Byron had sailed to Greece to lend his support to the fight for Greek independence. Byron used some of his own funds for … Continue reading →
I watched the Academy Awards last night even though I only saw one of the nominated movies–War Horse. That never stopped me from having favorites. I’m delighted that Christopher Plummer won for Best Supporting Actor and Octavia Spencer for Best … Continue reading →
Still swamped everywhere I look. Alas. So today you get an oldie but a Goodie about Lord Byron, a Certified Previously Published Post from January 2010. What did people think of Byron I’ve been meaning to post about this for … Continue reading →
I’ve been meaning to post about this for a while. I’ve finally gotten my act together for our mutual enjoyment — I hope. Lord Byron is, as most of you already know, frequently name-dropped in Regency-set historicals. Makes sense. Today … Continue reading →
I’m obsessed by food…The reason? I’m back on my diet after months of uncontrolled eating that included jelly beans, skittles, pretzels, triskets, and whatever else I wanted to eat. The result? Gaining back all I’d lost last year and then … Continue reading →
As I’ve probably posted here before, I love movies. I’m by no means a Cinema Expert, like a friend of mine who was a Film Studies major. I don’t much like going to the movies with him because afterwards he … 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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