Congratulations go to Anita (alp1788) who won the Netherfield Library prize package I offered exclusively to readers of Austenesque Reviews. Anita, your prize package is already on it’s way to you. Congratulations!
Last week I had the good fortune to visit Meredith Esparza’s blog, Austenesque Reviews, where Meredith and I talked about my new book, Mary and the Captain. This was my first appearance at Austenesque Reviews, and I was so excited … Continue reading
Today I’m on Austenesque Reviews to talk about Mary and the Captain and announce a fabulous GIVEAWAY of prizes inspired by Mr. Bingley’s Netherfield library. Join me there!
Today I’d like to share with you an account I found of a 1798 billiard game that went horribly wrong. This was a case that attracted a lot of attention at the time. The parties were: Mr. Pitter, “a German” … Continue reading
When I was a kid in grade school the best day ever was the day my teacher distributed the Weekly Reader Book Club catalog to the class. . It was a four-page listing of paperback books children could purchase. For … Continue reading
Because I write historical romance, I do a lot of research. It’s part of the job, and I thank my lucky stars every day that I live in an age when a lot of what I want or need to … Continue reading
200 years ago today, Jane Austen passed away. She left behind an enduring legacy of much-loved novels and correspondence that—to this day—still captivate readers and inspire writers. Around the globe today are celebrations of Jane Austen’s life and works. If … Continue reading
Today is Bike to Work Day in Colorado. In honor of the day, I’m re-reading Frederica by Georgette Heyer. Why re-read Frederica? Reason Number One: It’s a darn good book. I love to read stories in which one or more of … Continue reading
Good news! Mary and the Captain is now available in paperback on Amazon. You can also find Mary and the Captain in print at BarnesandNoble.com beginning next week. I’ll post an update here as soon as I have an exact … Continue reading
I’ve been fascinated by English nobility for as long as I can remember. And like most writers who pen stories set in the era of Regency England, I’ve made a study of the peerage with its ranks and titles, hierarchies … Continue reading
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