Halloween is here and I’m ready to go. I have three of those big, warehouse-sized bags of candy to distribute to trick-or-treaters. Naturally, I’ve removed all of the Almond Joys; I need them to keep up my strength while I … Continue reading
Although the Prince of Wales claimed that gaming had never been one of his favorite vices, he rarely declined to indulge in the pastime when it was put before him. In his young days, he and his circle of noble … Continue reading
My mail carrier is a wonderful man named Tony who has never once complained about the vast poundage of glossy magazines he has to deliver to my house every month. Most of the magazines I subscribe to are related to … Continue reading
At last! I’m finally counting down the days until I see Austenland! I’ve been looking forward to this movie (based on the novel by Shannon Hale) since I first heard about it in January. The film opened yesterday in Los … Continue reading
I love going to the theater and seeing productions everyone’s talking about; but every once in a while, I get to see a new play that hasn’t yet hit the critics’ radar screens. Denver is fortunate to be the venue … Continue reading
The Bank of England announced that Jane Austen’s image will appear on the new £10 bank note. The new bank note featuring the beloved author of Pride and Prejudice will probably start appearing in 2017. In addition to Jane Austen’s … Continue reading
Ladies of fashion have been using fans for generations as an essential fashion accessory. As Joseph Addison said in The Spectator, “Women are armed with Fans as Men with Swords, and sometimes do more Execution with them.” Mr. Addison described the … Continue reading
My Regency romance A Scandalous Season is available for free on Amazon Kindle. You’ll have to hurry: this offer is only good for the next 5 days! Headstrong Lady Eleanor Chilton is determined to marry a country gentleman of her … Continue reading
My Regency short story “One Dance with You” is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes! I enjoyed writing this story of a young woman who gives up on love, only to discover it again in a most unexpected place. … Continue reading
A wonderful reader posted a review of my book Once Upon A Christmas on the Barnes and Noble website, which says: “This reads along the same lines of a Georgette Heyer story and almost as good!” What a tremendous compliment! … Continue reading
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