Is it Okay to say Okay or Hello in historical books

Many authors’ goal is, among other things, to stay true to the setting of the story. One way to do this is not to include something that would “bump out” a reader, meaning, make them pause and re-read or puzzle about something on the written page. Getting “bumped out” can slow down their progress reading or make the book less enjoyable and even give the reader a motive to put down the book….maybe forever.

One…

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Clean Regency Romances–Free!

Discover your new favorite Regency authors right here. Hurry—this promotion ends April 13th!
14 Regency Romance authors have come together to offer a massive book giveaway. Everyone wins and there is no limit to the number of free books you can download.
I am offering my full-length novel, Heart Strings as part of this giveaway. This tale is about a young lady who takes a courageous step leaving her abusive home to follow her dreams,…

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Regency Balls

An indispensable part of any proper upbringing in Regency England was the ball.

There were few past times the English gentry and aristocracy enjoyed as much as dancing. The members of the beau monde gathered often, and usually danced, in public assembly halls as well as in homes. Public balls took place just about anywhere–large buildings, special assembly halls, or even outdoors on a field, weather permitting. Balls were large, private events including hundreds of…

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A fun aspect of reading and writing historical novels is the clothing. Who wouldn’t want to dress up in a silk gown and dance or promenade, even if it’s only vicariously? It’s become one of my life’s missions to seek out and sigh over any historical clothing while visiting museums. What started with a thirst for historical accuracy has morphed into a nerdy passion. This latest find is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in…

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What Makes a Great Romantic Illustration

By Jane Sandwood
Within ten to fifteen seconds, the average consumer will either have moved on or be drawn in. The first few seconds interacting with anything, including books, completely shapes our impression of it. This means that the best book ever written could be passed up by millions due to a lackluster cover that failed to draw in readers, or even worse, turned them away. A fantastic illustration that draws the reader in and …

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Hyde Park, THE Place to See and be Seen

During the Regency, going to the park wasn’t just for children; gentlemen and ladies of fashion frequented the parks in London to ride, walk, and make a fashion a statement. Regency ladies and gentlemen often chose Hyde Park as a favorite place to ride on horseback to get some fresh air and exercise. However, it was most popular as a place to drive in open carriages to show off clothing, or the latest rig, or…

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The month of Love

In honor of February a.k.a. the month of love, here are 5 things I love about Romance novels.

Romance novels are, by nature, character-driven which means there is usually a lot of character growth. In the beginning, characters have problems that need solving, as well as a ‘fatal flaw,’ some flaw in their personality that prevents them from being truly happy or feeling peace. By the end of a well-written romance, this fatal flaw is…

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