Important discovery…hurricanes and book launches do not mix well. Some of you might have noticed that the blog has been a little on the quiet side since just before A Less Agreeable Man released. That was not exactly the plan to be honest. A book launch is supposed to be fun and busy, right? What’s more, since January, I’ve been posting on Random Bits of Fascination three times a week, every week, and honestly, I’ve … Continue reading →
A Lady of Distinction. Regency Etiquette: The Mirror of Graces(1811). Enl. ed. Mendocino, CA: R.L. Shep ;, 1997. Andry, Nicolas. Orthopaedia: Or, the Art of Correcting and Preventing Deformities in Children . Vol. 1. London, 1743. Buc’hoz, Pierre-Joseph. The Toilet of Flora Or, a Collection of the Most Simple and Approved Methods of Preparing Baths, Essences, Pomatums, Powders, Perfumes, Sweet-Scented Waters, and Opiates for Preserving and Whitening the Teeth, &c. &c. With Receipts for Cosmetics of Every … Continue reading →
One year later, we’re just now finding a new normal one year after Hurricane Harvey. You can find the original posts HERE. Part 7: Finding a new normal I’ve weathered a number of serious storms. Hurricane Belle in New Jersey in 1976 was the first real storm I remember. That was back during elementary school days. Alicia hit Houston in 1983 while I was in high school. I remember treks for dry ice and cooking … Continue reading →
Why yes, the dragons are a bit delayed… A number of you have asked about the status of Netherfield: Rogue Dragon. I said the book would be available Winter 2017. (foolish woman, tempting fate!) It’s record cold, we’ve even had snow on the Gulf Coast (along with a hurricane and an earthquake, thank you every much!) It must definitely be winter now, right? Yes, Virginia, it is absolutely winter. And yet there are no dragons. I … Continue reading →
