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How Dragons change Spheres of Female Influence

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 22, 2025 by Maria GraceJune 27, 2025

When dragons conflict with social expectations, guess who wins?

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Of Dragons and Dowries

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on June 24, 2025 by Maria GraceJune 17, 2025

In Dancing with Dragons Margaret Dashwood, lacking a responsible family, has a dowry provided by a kindly estate dragon. But what exactly was a dowry and how did it work?

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A Pinch of Prestige: Regency Snuff

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 27, 2025 by Maria GraceJune 13, 2025

When we think of Regency England, we picture beautiful empire waist gowns, clever conversation, tea, and in my case dragons, many dragons. We rarely consider another fashion among the upper classes—taking snuff.

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Dancing with Dragons–now on Amazon

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 23, 2025 by Maria GraceMay 12, 2025

Find Dancing with Dragons on Amazon, for purchase and on Kindle Unlimited.

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Remembering the Steps

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 6, 2025 by Maria GraceApril 28, 2025
In this 1820’s image of Quadrille dancers, one of the “waiting” women (at left) is clearly looking at her dance instruction card.

So now, the big day has come, and you’ve made it to the ball. Everything is wonderful until you realize the dances are all starting to jumble together in your head. How do you possibly remember all the steps?

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