On this day in history: 1814: France defeats Russia and Prussia in the Battle of Brienne, one of many battles that took place during the Napoleonic Wars. The Battle of Brienne is the first major battle of 1814. It took place in Brienne-le-Château, a township (or Commune in France) in north-central France near the Aube River. During the battle,… Continue reading TBT – January 29
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Wacky Word Wednesday: Huckle-My-Buff
Huckle-My-Buff Noun 1. "A a beverage composed of beer, eggs, and brandy." From A Dictionary of the Sussex Dialect and Collection of Provincialisms in Use in the County of Sussex by W.D. Parish. Um... None for me, thanks...
A Beautiful Gift From a Beautiful Friend
I just had to share this wonderful gift one of my best friends, the talented Mrs. Angela Mizell, made for the release of What the Duke Wants. It is a mixed media print of my heroine, Miss Grace Radclyffe. I love it and am honored. It is going to look beautiful hanging up on my… Continue reading A Beautiful Gift From a Beautiful Friend
WTDW Receives 5 Star Review!
Just in time for tomorrow's big release... I am so excited to report that my first blogger review came in today, and What the Duke Wants received full stars!!!! Excuse me a moment while a jump and shout and dance around the room.... ... ... Right. Back. If you want to read it, you can… Continue reading WTDW Receives 5 Star Review!
LRWA Online Writing Workshops
Interested in taking an online writing course? Then, check out the scheduled courses sponsored by the Lowcountry RWA! You do not have to be a member, or even local, to sign up for one of these courses. Upcoming February Workshops: I Used To Hate Writing The Synopsis But Not Anymore Presented By: Susan Palmquist Dates: Feb 2… Continue reading LRWA Online Writing Workshops
Regency Romance Turns 80!
Of course, the actual regency time period in history was from 1811 - 1820. A very short period of time, but one that happened 195 years ago! Phew. A lot has changed since then. But Regency Romance as a fiction genre is celebrating 80 years this year. Today, the majority of romance authors consider… Continue reading Regency Romance Turns 80!
Wacky Word Wednesday: Brabagious
Brabagious Adjective 1. "An adjective of reproach, the exact meaning of which is difficult to define, but is generally available for use in a quarrelsome discussion between females. 'You nasty brabagious creature.'" From A Dictionary of the Sussex Dialect and Collection of Provincialisms in Use in the County of Sussex by W.D. Parish. Amy can be quite a… Continue reading Wacky Word Wednesday: Brabagious
Upcoming Book Signings…
I cannot believe we are less than a week away from the release of What the Duke Wants! It still feels like a dream, but I'm rolling with it anyway. LOL In light of that news, I am scheduled to sign books at several local events around the Charleston/Summerville SC area. You can visit my Calendar… Continue reading Upcoming Book Signings…
Wacky Word Wednesday: Bumboo
Bumboo Noun 1. "A mysterious compound of spirituous liquors under the influence of which, Mr. Turner, draper, of Easthoathly, made the following entry in his diary:--'1756, April 28th. I went down to Jones', where we drank one bowl of punch and two muggs of bumboo, and I came home again in liquor. Oh! with what… Continue reading Wacky Word Wednesday: Bumboo