I need to talk about my new favorite thing. Okay, well, it's not really a new concept, but it is to me. Anyway...I've started making mood boards for each of my books. It helps me get a better picture of the story, the characters, and the overall vibe of the story itself. I started making … Continue reading Are you in the Mood?
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The Lost Art of Victorian Flirtation
Hello, darlings. We all remember that tingle in the pit of our stomachs when the butterflies take flight at the thought of someone special. Especially when they enter the room. You've had your eye on them for weeks. They have been on your mind constantly and you cannot wait to see them again. They give you … Continue reading The Lost Art of Victorian Flirtation
Etiquette for Victorian Ladies. Wait, what? Oh, heck no.
My head is spinning. I have been doing extensive research for my new series of Victorian novellas focusing on a trio of extremely independent women in the late 19th century. I believe that research in historical romance should be treated like a seasoning. Generous enough to enhance the flavor, but too much will distract from the … Continue reading Etiquette for Victorian Ladies. Wait, what? Oh, heck no.

