Musings of a Romance Author
Book 5 in The Ravenels Series This is the latest novel from Kleypas and is another Wallflower/Ravenel cross over. This time it is the turn of West Ravenel, who meets Lady Phoebe, widow, and daughter of Sebastian and Evie. Now out of mourning for her late husband, Phoebe begins her return to society by attending … Continue reading My review: “Devils Daughter” by Lisa Kleypas
We Brits are obsessed with sunshine. Here, in the north of England, sunshine is a precious commodity. We don’t get that much, but when we do, it’s like a fog of gloom is lifted, removing the dreariness caused by persistent clouds and drizzle. People feel uplifted, happier, and are eager to strip off to their … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Sunshine
Lady Anne Book One -Ruined- Blurb Upon the death of her father, her Guardian, "The Honorable Robert Conrad" married her at sixteen to a vicious beast named Gerard Candor, the Marquis de Coeur. Her 'husband' would bring friends with him when he would arrive to provide her the small pittance she was expected to live … Continue reading Critters on Tour: “Ruined” by Liza O’Connor
While my first novel has been with beta readers, I’ve taken a break from that manuscript and started planning my second novel. When I first started planning, I was a bit nervous about whether I would be able to write another novel. I’m still a bit shocked that I’ve managed to complete one novel in … Continue reading The Second Novel
What was a woman's legal postion in Regency England? Click here to learn more about women's rights (or lack of them) in the Regency.
Twenty years after being turned down by Viola Kingsley, Marcel Lamarr, Marquess Of Dorchester, meets her again at a country inn. Viola’s world has been turned upside down since she discovered her marriage was illegal, and her children are illegitimate. The pair decide to run away together to escape their current dissatisfaction with life. Viola … Continue reading My review: “Someone to Care” by Mary Balogh
Outside, the rain cascaded down the window of the bus in long rivulets. Inside, the droplets of condensation trickled down the panes. A dank, pungent aroma emanated from the sopping coats on the many bodies squeezed together. They were jostled by the movement of the bus as it made its way along the winding roads … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Young Love
At the end of last week I received the first feedback from one of my beta readers. Let’s just say that I expected a fair amount of areas to be pointed out that needed improvement (it’s my first novel after all), but I didn’t quite expect it to be on the level of re-structuring and … Continue reading Beta Reader Feedback
Darcy Barrett has been in love with her twin brother’s best friend, Tom Valeska, since she was eight years old. Over the years, Darcy has run away from her feelings, but now they are thrown together while they renovate her grandmother’s house. Then she discovers he’s just broken up with his fiancé. It is hard … Continue reading My review: “99% Mine” by Sally Thorne
It’s been a week since I sent my manuscript out to beta readers. How am I feeling so far? Honestly, I feel dismayed with the experience. I’ve sent it out to a number of family members. Well, they can’t turn me down. A couple of them are avid readers, so it will be nice to … Continue reading Beta Reading Frustrations