While up to my eyeballs in prep for the RWA Conference, I received word of a new review for Miss Darcy Falls in Love. Yeah! It is always a thrill to read a wonderful review! I managed to swiftly thank the reviewer – Veronica at Dark Jane Austen – and...
Keeping SO busy with endless fun and laughs! The conference began in earnest yesterday with The Beau Monde Mini-Conference. I was a presenter this year, giving a workshop/speech on medical history. I titled it “A Quack, or Dr. House? Medical Practitioners and Care in the Regency.” It was super fun,...
Indeed I have been quite silent these days… here on my website, on Facebook, and even on Austen Authors! Oh my! What is wrong with me? Well, I am fine. Just very, very busy. Yes, more so than normal, and I sure wish I could say it is because I...
This past month I was the participant in a number of events with prizes galore up for grabs. So many, in fact, that rather than adding a post for each contest, I waited to get all the final results before announcing. Now I can do that! So, without further ado….....
For the first time since Monday when I began my foray into blogging about the two daily designated Armchair BEA topics, I won’t be separating the posts. Why? Well, for one, when it comes to the non-fiction genre, I have never been a big fan so have little to say....
Sorry I am getting my post up a bit late. I spent last night visiting with a writer friend – as we do each Wednesday – working on our own novels, so didn’t have time to delve into today’s second Armchair BEA topic. That is, as the title suggests, sharing...
Relevant links to what has been happening & posted so far: My blog post telling all about it: Armchair BEA Begins! My 5 Question Introduction Discussion of “classic” literature Discussion of “genre fiction” with my list of favs Blogger Development discussion Continuing on with the Armchair BEA fun….. Today the...
The week-long event called Armchair BEA is going strong. I certainly am having a blast! Working in the middle of the fun yesterday dampened my ability to hop across the blog-o-sphere as I wish, but I plan to make up for lost time on my days off! If you are...
The second part of the topic discussion for today is a personal exploration of blogging styles, tips learned over time, what has worked and what hasn’t, and anything else to do with the general topic of “blogging.” One hope is that through sharing and connecting all of us who are...
Mark your calendars! I will be online this Thursday, May 30 at 5pm PST to answer your questions and chat about romance! I’ll be joining these fabulous authors~ Sara Humphreys Carolyn Brown Emily Greenwood Grace Burrowes Lots of fun stuff to talk about AND we are each offering prizes for...
If you are just now visiting, and unsure of what I am talking about, scroll down for information on my involvement in the Armchair BEA event. On the Armchair BEA blog, the number of bloggers sharing a bit about themselves (with giveaways too!) is massive with 265 blogs linked up,...
Over on the Armchair BEA Blog the discussion on classic literature is going on all day with TONS of links to other bloggers hosting their discussion on the subject. People will be sharing their favorites, making recommendations, discussing why they love the classics, and so on. Remember, too, that adding...
Last week I posted a “head’s up” blog on Armchair BEA, but if you missed it, no worries! Today is the official beginning of the week long event, and Day #1 has been designated as the Kick-Off Day to summarize what to expect throughout the week. Keeping to that theme,...
Jane Austen is HOT! I am sure this isn’t news to anyone. Whether an Austen fan or not, unless living on a deserted island for the past 20 years, everyone is aware of the pop culture explosion relating to the English author of six novels who has been dead for...
Book Expo America is THE largest event in North America for the publishing industry. Held in New York City, it is a week of packed events for anyone involved with books in any way, including readers. I have never attended a BEA – although my novels have along with my...
