British New Year’s traditions
Although we often concentrate on Christmas traditions, for some, New Years’ traditions can be very significant.
Continue reading →Wassailing
Wassailing and caroling are often used interchangeable as terms for singers going from house to house. But in the Regency era, particularly in cider producing regions, wassailing had a different meaning.
Continue reading →Ginger Nuts: A special Christmas Treat
In The Darcys’ First Christmas, Georgiana bemoaned the lack of ginger nuts at the Christmas party planned by her Aunt Matlock. Take a closer peek at the cookies she found so appealing!
Continue reading →More Parlor Games
What to do with company that comes for Christmas? What about some old fashioned parlor games?
Continue reading →Inspiring A Writer: The Wreck of the Merchant Royal
One of the joys–and trials–of writing historical fiction, even historical fantasy, is the historical part. Especially in historical fantasy, nailing the historical details makes the world so much richer that it is easier to suspend disbelief when the dragons saunter in and take over. I’ve written about how the dragon myths of Britain helped inspire the Blue Order and the characters and situations of Elizabeth and Darcy, In the latest dragon book, I found myself … Continue reading →