There’s an old saying that “every picture tells a story.” I think some paintings are better at storytelling than others, because they spark more questions in my mind than answers. Here’s an example of such a painting: The piece is … Continue reading
I originally published this post on a Jane Austen related site in 2018. I hope you enjoy it! Sometimes I think the best part of writing Regency-era fiction is the research I get to do. There’s nothing I like better … Continue reading
I find inspiration for my writing in many things. Snippets of overheard conversations, news articles, and reading books from an historical time period are all things that inspire me. I’m also inspired by viewing art pieces that depict the Regency … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I was browsing the Internet, looking for images I could use in the planning calendar I was setting up for the new year. Luck was on my side. I found these images that made up … Continue reading
My new favorite TV show is “Escape to the Country,” where Brit’s search for the perfect home to buy in rural UK. The homes are charming, the villages are quaint, and the scenery is stunning. Some of the homes they … Continue reading
I’m in the middle of reading a Regency spy series that I’m enjoying very much. I’ve always had an interest in stories that feature a hero or heroine who works on behalf of the sovereign, and this series fits the … Continue reading
Today is National Notebook Day and I am absolutely here for it! I think my love of notebooks/journals began when I was a kid. I’ve always been a list maker—of things to do, places to go, and books to read. … Continue reading
Were you as surprised as I was when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last month? Where has the time gone?!? It just doesn’t seem that long ago that Prince William and Kate Middleton were … Continue reading
Sometimes you never know how much you enjoy doing something until you can’t do it anymore. Like a lot of people, I’ve been hunkered down in my home for the last year, only leaving for the essentials. For most of … Continue reading
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