Category Archives: Random Bits
All Time Top Ten Random Bits
All Time Top Ten Random Bits of Fascination Gentlemen in the Regency Era Rectors and Vicars and Curates…Oh My! Gentlemen, Gentry and Regency Era Social Class Know your phaeton from your curricle Defining beauty in the Regency era To be an Accomplished Lady Courtship and Marriage in Jane Austen’s World Vicars, Curates and Church Livings A Touch of Quill and Ink: Regency Letter Writing ‘Coming Out’ in Jane Austen’s World What do you think? Do … Continue reading →
Reflecting on 2019–Jane Austen’s Way
Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.
Continue reading →British New Year’s traditions
Although we often concentrate on Christmas traditions, for some, New Years’ traditions can be very significant.
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 →
