Faking Purdy Locks: The Modern Hairstyle goes Regency

When my hair was long, the best up-do I could accomplish myself was the Olive Oyl look when attempting even the simplest bun! Now it’s cut in an angled bob, and the good news is the front is a nice … Read More

Winners in the LA Festival of Books Giveaway!

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Here are the results of the 5 lucky winners, four win a copy of a published Meryton Press book of their choice.  One grand prize winner gets advance copies of the next four books we publish starting with Suddenly Mrs … Read More

Voting Now Open!

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Votes are now open in the Name That Anthology Contest.  We’ve narrowed it down to 3 titles and now it’s your turn to help us again, this time by telling us which one is your favorite.

A Morning Gown plus some Frankenstein Gown Parts

Poll time: Another instructional post on what to buy, or The Big Reveal: my Regency gown purchases to date? Okay, here’s the boring list… just kidding! I started shopping for my costume for the 2015 JASNA AGM in July 2014. … Read More

Lift and Separate!

Nothing destroys a Regency look faster than droopy boobage—it’s better suited to activities with pot and daisy-weaving involved. The Regency bodice demands softness on top rather than on the bottom, and the opposite will be noticed, because the pretty ribbon … Read More

Grandma Gatewood: AT history maker, abuse survivor, excellent walker

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There have been many inspirational stories about Appalachian Trail hikers, but in honor of Women’s History Month, I want to highlight Emma Gatewood. Born in 1887 to a Civil War vet Ohio farmer, she was one of 15 children. She … Read More

A Peculiar Connection Blog Tour March 30-April 15

Join us from March 30-April 15 for the A Peculiar Connection blog tour.  Read reviews, excerpts, interviews and guest posts. Best of all, enter one of the many giveaways for the chance to win a copy of the book.

“Party Central in the Regency”—My Guest Post on “Peculiar Ramblings”

When a small JAFF web site decided to offer a story contest to add to its roster of invited-only authors, little did they know the snowball effect it would have on fellow Meryton Assembly Chat Chit and author Sarah Johnson. … Read More

Put on Your Dancing Shoes!

Grandma Lauder’s eulogy ended with: “And girls—you can never have too many pairs of shoes!” No wonder a pair of light green flats were my first purchase for The Thrift Shop Regency Costume Experiment! They have a smoking slipper shape, … Read More

Talking About Brighty’s Special Gift

Brighty’s Special Gift by Dee Wallain and illustrated by Wendy J La has just completed it’s blog tour and here is what people had to say about it: Addressing the sensitive issue of difference, Brighty’s special Gift is a sweet book … Read More

Social Anxiety and the Reality of Louisville JASNA

“Elizabeth could bear it no longer. She got up and ran out of the room…” “…Elizabeth was forced to put it out of her power by running away.” Years ago, I was a leader in my profession. I spoke at … Read More

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