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I was second last in the gift draw. I took the brown paper bag, reached my hand in, and felt around. Unable to discern by touch what the small items were, I grasped one at random. When I extracted my … Read More
The one awful thing about being a Jane Austen fan is that she only published six novels. We’re always left hungry for more. But don’t despair, there is more Jane Austen to love—and not just in the stories written by … Read More
Jurassic Austen? This might be the oddest mash-up ever – or the most inspired!
A Regency-costumed event that’s longer than a 21st century afternoon poses a problem: you need at least two gowns! From waking until dinner (at 4pm), you’ll wear a morning gown, which is modest, with full- or three-quarter-length sleeves and a … Read More
Meryton Press’s first short story anthology is due out for publication in early June, with its blog tour set for June 15-28, 2015. Sun-Kissed: Effusions of Summer brings together the talents of Meryton Press’s award-winning and favorite authors together with emerging talent. … Read More
I read bodice rippers! In the steamy scenes, the Regency hero is forced to wade through layers upon layers of underthings as he tries to seduce the heroine. The poor guy might find an overdress or an underdress as part … Read More
A bit of an impulse buy, as a few of my items were, the Pink Hat has a beautiful, perfect Regency shape and some nice trim. I was so pleased with those aspects, I overlooked the fact that it was overpriced for … Read More
No rabbits are involved in this type of hat-trick! However, once in cricket, four times in NHL hockey, and twice in rubgy, three hat-tricks, or three sets of three goals scored by the same player, have taken place in a single … Read More
No rabbits are involved in this type of hat-trick! However, once in cricket, four times in NHL hockey, and twice in rubgy, three hat-tricks, or three sets of three goals scored by the same player, have taken place in a … Read More
A Peculiar Connection by Jan Hahn, published last month continues to get rave reviews. Here’s what some reviewers had to say: This tale, within the first few pages grabbed my heart with both hands and didn’t let go for a long … Read More
Here’s what some reviewers have to say about Aerendgast: The Lost History of Jane Austen by Rachel Berman published in March: Fantastic Story of a Present Day Couple and an Incredible Secret Connected to Jane Austen Sophia Rose, Amazon Wow! … Read More
If you asked a reader of Regency Romance what character would wear a cap, they would say a married woman or a spinster. But what makes a spinster, and why would they wear a cap? The reader would reply, an unmarried … Read More
If you asked a reader of Regency Romance what character would wear a cap, they would say a married woman or a spinster. But what makes a spinster, and why would they wear a cap? The reader would reply, an … Read More
When Regency fashionista Lord Byron was invited to visit Topkapi Palace in 1810, the Ottoman Turks refused to recognize his peerage and, as a non-diplomat, he was ranked behind everyone else. In hopes of changing their minds, the well-known dandy … Read More
The Summer Lovin’ Short Story Contest results are in. After one set of judges narrowed the field down to 8 finalists, a second panel of judges scored the stories to decide the final ranking.