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The Fallen Woman

by on Mar.19, 2013, under Blog posts

“Past and Present I” by Victorian artist Augustus Leopold Egg shows the tragic circumstances sure to follow (according to 19th century thinking, anyway) if a woman failed to remain chaste.

Why the double standard? Today I’m at Romancing the Past, discussing the stigma associated during the 19th century with being a fallen woman.

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Undertaker’s Mutes (and a little Lord of Secrets news)

by on Feb.19, 2013, under Uncategorized

An undertaker's mute

The undertaker’s mute was a hired mourner who lent an appropriately gloomy air to funeral proceedings.

Today I’m at Romancing the Past, discussing the curious 19th century occupation of undertaker’s mute.

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Also, if you’re one of NetGalley’s “professional readers,” my upcoming release Lord of Secrets is now available for review on the NetGalley site. Click here to request an advance copy.

(If you’re not a professional reader, you can still pre-order Lord of Secrets here.)

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Book release news

by on Jan.25, 2013, under Author news, Bookshelf

I’ve had two pieces of good news this month regarding the release of my books.

First, my March 25 release, Lord of Secrets, will be available not only as an e-book, but also as an audiobook. Look for it on Audible.com.

Second, A Tryst With Trouble–the book that was supposed to be released by Dorchester, but with the demise of that publisher became a Carina Press title–has a scheduled release date of September 23, 2013.

That means I’ll have two regencies out this year. I hope you enjoy them!

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The Patron Saint of Virgins

by on Jan.19, 2013, under Blog posts

Saint Agnes by Massimo Stanzione

St. Agnes, by the 17th century artist Massimo Stanzione, shows the Roman saint with a lamb, her iconographic symbol.

Today, just in time for St. Agnes’s Eve, I’m at Romancing the Past, discussing St. Agnes: how she became the patron saint of virgins, and the rituals an unmarried girl can follow on the eve of St. Agnes’s Day if she hopes to see a vision of her future husband.

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Rakes Rogues and Romance

by on Jan.02, 2013, under Blog posts

Today I’m at the wonderful Rakes Rogues and Romance site, talking with blogmistress Nancy S. Goodman about writing advice, my upcoming release, and my idea of the perfect fantasy dinner party. Do stop by!

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Playing with fire

by on Dec.19, 2012, under Blog posts

Why would anyone play with fire, especially at Christmas time?  I’m at Romancing the Past today, taking a brief look at the old parlor game known as snap-dragon.

1889 illustration of the game of Snap-dragon

This 1889 depiction of Snapdragon by Gabriel Nicolet (1856-1921) illustrates the spectacle (and perhaps the danger) of the game.

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Cover for Lord of Secrets

by on Dec.10, 2012, under Author news, Bookshelf

Lord of Secrets isn’t out yet, but here’s a preview of the book cover.

Cover for Lord of Secrets

Lord of Secrets will be released March 25, 2013.

Carina Press always does a great job with their covers. I’m thrilled with the way it came out and can’t wait for you to read the story.

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Harvest Home

by on Nov.19, 2012, under Blog posts

Everyone knows the Pilgrims celebrated the first American Thanksgiving in 1621, but what were their old friends and neighbors doing back in England?  I’m at Romancing the Past today, taking a brief look at the English tradition of Harvest Home.

Harvest Home

An English Harvest Home by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (1776) shows a “hock cart” on its way to a harvest celebration.


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A Tryst With Trouble news

by on Oct.26, 2012, under Author news

Nothing’s signed yet, but I’m thrilled to announce that my publisher, Carina Press, has expressed an interest in acquiring A Tryst With Trouble.  I don’t have a suggested publication date yet, but I’ll post more when I do.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

by on Oct.19, 2012, under Blog posts

How did Edinburgh medical man Dr. Robert Knox find his way into a jeering nineteenth-century jump rope rhyme, and why did Dr. Hunter have a young woman in his wicker basket?

The Anatomist Taken by the Watch

The Anatomist Taken by the Watch: Carrying off Miss W– in a Hamper.

With Halloween fast approaching, I’m at Romancing the Past today, discussing the ghastly business of body snatching. Click here to jump to the post.

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