Hunt the Whistle: A Regency Era Prank or Passtime?
Imagine a cozy room of mixed company at a house party or something in Regency England. It is after dark, so the drawing room is lit with candles, and the dimly lit glow leads to this feeling of being hidden…
Hunt the Slipper: A Flirtatious Pastime in Regency England
Imagine a cozy drawing room in Regency England: the scent of beeswax candles in the air, the soft rustle of silk gowns, and the occasional burst of laughter echoing off the walls. It’s a winter evening, the hearth is glowing,…
Book 4: For the Love of a Lairdess Update
For the Love of a Lairdess almost felt like writing a fantasy instead of a regency romance. It had these outlandish, unbelievable plot lines going through it like what one might imagine the golden ropes of fate to do, if…
Pantomimes in Regency Era England
When I think of Regency Era England, images of elegant balls, grand estates, and dashing dukes often come to mind. However, this period also gave rise to one of the most cherished forms of entertainment in British culture—the pantomime. These…
What was the Demi-monde in the Regency Era? Regency Romance Research
If I had to classify Kitty’s existence as the demi-monde in For the Love of a Courtesan, I would say that she had been on the fringes of that society. Seeing how the demi-monde was on the fringes of society…
Reading of the Banns and Cathedrals in the Regency Era
As I was writing For the Love of a Courtesan, I wanted to incorporate some historically accurate cathedral settings. I decided to pick St. James’s Cathedral to be the wedding venue for North and Kitty. However, I wanted to pull…
Regency Era Duels: Romance Novel Research
The focal point in For the Love of a Courtesan is the duel. It is the part of the book that really uproots everything and changes how the main characters (North and Kitty) interact with one another. For this scene,…
Best Regency Reads of September 2024
September was a big writing month for me! I published book two in my series Lords of Seductive Language. With the release of For the Love of a Scottish Lass at the beginning of the month, you can read about…
Review: The Duke’s Rapier by C.H. Admirand
The Duke’s Rapier is nothing short of inspiring and surprisingly deep for a romance novel. There are a lot of characters but so much camaraderie among the men of the Duke’s guard. The men are mature, while women tend to…
Second Sneak Peek: For the Love of a Scottish Lass
I released For the Love of a Scottish Lass one week ago! As promised in my launch blog, I am going to give out a second sneak peek of the book! I had over nine rounds of editing for this…
