In my book Mary and the Captain, Charles Bingley’s younger brother Robert rescued a young boy named Daniel from a difficult situation. Robert took Daniel to Netherfield, and had to find a way to keep young Daniel busy during the … Continue reading
In honor of the day, here are some vintage Valentine greeting cards for you to enjoy and share. The cards feature ladies wearing Regency-inspired costumes. Just click on each image to see a larger version. Cupid’s dart has touched my … Continue reading
It’s February. I know, I can’t believe it either. But even though time seems to be flying by, I’m really looking forward to a new month, since everything I hoped to accomplish in January didn’t quite happen as planned. On … Continue reading
King Charles I ruled England for 24 years before he was executed in 1649. During his reign he amassed a collection of over 2,000 works of art. His hoard included classical sculptures, oil on canvas portraits, enormous tapestries, and delicate … Continue reading
2018 has started off in the best way possible. My novel Mary and the Captain was named one of Austenesque Reviews’ Favorite Reads of 2017! If you love to read Jane Austen inspired fiction, you may already be a reader … Continue reading
To everyone who read one of my stories or novels this year . . . Thank you! I’m grateful you chose to join me in my Regency-inspired world. I appreciate every review you left; your comments and feedback about Mary … Continue reading
It’s December and I’m in full shopping mode as I get ready for Christmas. Shopping for the right gift for the right person is one of my favorite things to do. Luckily, many of my friends and family members are … Continue reading
I’m working on a new story; it’s a variation on Pride and Prejudice that centers on the mayhem caused by Lydia’s elopement with Wickham. Some of the scenes will take place in the London home of the Gardiners in Cheapside. … Continue reading
In my last post I described an old English tradition called Whip Dog Day. It’s one tradition that is best forgotten. Today I want to talk about a twentieth century American tradition that is best remembered. It’s celebrated every year … Continue reading
In England October 18 is St. Luke’s Day, a day to commemorate Luke, the patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, surgeons, students and butchers. October 18 is also Whip Dog Day, an old ritual in which local boys ganged together … Continue reading
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