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Duking Days Revolution (sequel) By Anita Davision
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Helena Woulfe has put the horrors of the Monmouth Rebellion behind her and looks to her future life as the wife of Guy Palmer. Helena has what she always wanted, respectability and security, although her brothers remain a constant worry - Aaron is in Holland with the Prince of Orange, and surely what he plans is treason? While Henry carries his own sorrow, pining for another man's wife. Prince William arrives in…
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Posted by Enspiren Press on May 15, 2008 at 3:40pm —
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This morning I took part in my first speaking engagement arranged by my local library.
I was very nervous but the people there were extremely kind and friendly which helped me considerably and they put on a lovely morning tea, though sadly I was too nervous to eat any of it.
I…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on May 14, 2008 at 4:50pm —
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My book is set in 1685 at the time of the Monmouth Rebellion. It tells the tale of Michael Fane and takes you to the Battle of Sedgemoor to the courtroom of the famed 'Hanging Judge' George Jeffreys. Then on to the high seas with the famed 'Captain Blood'. Daniel DeFoe also appears as in real life he was a soldier of fortune at that time and also appeared before Judge Jeffreys.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Box-Books-One-Two/dp/1846857201/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210592483&sr=…
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Posted by ctabuk on May 12, 2008 at 11:46pm —
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Hello and Happy Mother's Day!
I wanted to share a couple reviews I've r…
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Posted by Lauri Robinson on May 12, 2008 at 3:36am —
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Hi Everyone,
My novel Savage Utopia is my latest release from Whiskeycreek Press. It is set against a background of the transportation of convicts (innocent or otherwise) to the then penal colony of Australia.
If you are looking for a fluffy sweet romance this is not the book for you. My story tells of an enduring love that triumphs over betrayal, treachery and a harsh, unforgiving climate.
My publisher has informed me that Savage Utopia is the frst WhiskeyCreek Press book to make it on to the…
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Posted by Margaret Tanner on May 10, 2008 at 4:19pm —
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Even in the 18th century, women were crazy about shoes. I talk a little about my fashion research and post a short excerpt of the heroine in my current WIP, getting ready for a masked ball. Please visit
http://www.emilybryan.blogspot.com to learn how fashion has always made fools of us all!
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Em
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Posted by Emily Bryan on May 7, 2008 at 11:00pm —
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Here are the entry details supplied by Romantic Times:
Message from Romantic Times: Permission to forward.
Due to popular demand, the American Title competition is returning for one last round. Dorchester Publishing has agreed to co-sponsor the contest, which pits unpublished writers against each other in five rounds of competition. RT readers vote online for their favorites each round, and the last contestant standing wins the ultimate prize: Their book will be published by Dorchester!
To en…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on May 5, 2008 at 12:21pm —
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By DraculVanHelsing @ Saturday, May. 03, 2008 - 11:27:26 am
Ever wonder where the great classical storytellers have gone?
The 19th Century used to be full of them- Jane Austen, The Bronte Sisters, Charles Dickens.
People who told a real story with real-life characters- even the minor characters were real.
Now in what they call the postmodern world of postmodern literature, there seem to be very few writers left who are also real storytellers.
Instead we get stock characters with stereoty…
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Posted by Tim on May 4, 2008 at 6:32pm —
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Throughout the entire month of May, I’ll be hosting the By Grace Yahoo Group. At the end of the month, I’ll be awarding a copy of my latest release: Meeting Mr. Right Online (Coming May 30th ). So, please join in the conversation. Every day you speak up, I’ll add your name into my drawing for a copy of this book. Here is the link to the group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bgpreadersloop/
Hope to see you there!
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Posted by Cindy K. Green on May 2, 2008 at 3:33am —
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Hi,
I just received a wonderful review from Writers and Readers of Distinctive fiction, for my new western historical romance novel. Lynda Warnock at WRDF said, "Between the Lines is more than just a romance; laced throughout with more than enough suspense to keep your interest until the end. I didn't want to put this tale down until I had finished, and I enjoyed every word. This may have been the first book I have read by Ms. Otten but I can tell you it won't be my last."
For the complete rev…
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Posted by Kathy Otten on May 2, 2008 at 1:59am —
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My WWII romance, Broken Hero is now available in paperback.
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Audrey Pearson’s life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother’s perfume and gone are the friends and acquaintanc…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on May 1, 2008 at 8:29am —
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Sir Peter Garrett after many year found he once again longing for home thus he booked a passage on a fast ship which brought him home to England on a fine summer afternoon in 1812.
Not wishing to delay his return to family and friends he set out immediately from London on a hired horse. He had but travelled a short distance into the county of Surry when the light began to fade. Still he pressed on the moon had begun to rise when the sound of a coach approaching from the rear alerted him that he…
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Posted by Tim on April 28, 2008 at 5:26am —
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Hello, friends, one and all. If you have a teensy bit of free time, please look at my article titled HISTORICAL CLOTHING FOR THE HERO AND HEROINE. Also, there are ten websites to find correct clothing for the period of 1700 to 1920, men, women, and children. Thank you, Celia www.celiayeary.com
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Posted by Celia Yeary on April 20, 2008 at 12:41pm —
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I am giving away 10 copies of my self published e book Oakland Park if you want a copy go to the following address http://www.freewebs.com/sarejess/index.htm
and follow the download instructions and I will make sure you get a copy in 24 hours
Oakland Park is a hilarious comedy set in regency England (Note this is not your classical Regency type novel) That been said it is a lighthearted story which highlights the adventures of a regency family.
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Posted by Tim on April 20, 2008 at 12:31am —
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Hi everyone,
When you are looking for a new read, who do you love to read and why? What is a must have to keep the pages turning?
If you love historical books, come visit me
here. I have created a forum to discuss the historical world.
Carol
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Posted by Carol A. Spradling on April 19, 2008 at 12:42am —
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Hi All,
I was just notified The Long and Short of it posted a review for A Wife for Big John. Reviewer Camellia gave it FIVE BOOKS! Here is the link if anyone would care to take a peek.
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2008/04/review-wife-for-big-john.html
This was such a fun book to write, I’m so happy to hear people are enjoying it!
Now I’m off to bake a birthday cake for my son’s girlfriend. Have a GREAT night!
Lauri Robinson
www.laurirobinson.blogspot.com
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Posted by Lauri Robinson on April 18, 2008 at 8:57am —
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I’m hosting a chat on the Romance Book Junction. I’ll be talking about my novel, In Sunshine or in Shadow, my characters, my writing process, historical research, and being a first-time author. I’ll also answer any questions you might have.
AND I’ll be giving away an autographed copy of In Sunshine or in Shadow.
Here’s all the information you need.
Date: April 17, 2008
Time: 9 – 10 p.m. Eastern Time
Place:
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on April 18, 2008 at 8:11am —
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My historical novel Gossamer Wings, which has received fantastic reviews, has been reduced in price!
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Leeds, England 1870. Grace Woodruff, the backbone of her troubled family, finds that its disintegration and the return of a lost love strains her emotional stability an…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on April 17, 2008 at 9:05am —
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I’m guest blogging with Minnette Meador, talking about some of the music that has inspired my creativity and sparked my imagination.
Read about the wonderful Celtic music I listen to when writing
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on April 16, 2008 at 4:06pm —
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I’m hosting a chat on the Romance Book Junction. I’ll be talking about my first novel, In Sunshine or in Shadow, my characters, my writing process, historical research, and being a first-time author. I’ll also answer any questions you might have.
AND I’ll be giving away an autographed copy of In Sunshine or in Shadow.
Here’s all the information you need.
Date: April 17, 2008
Time: 9 – 10 p.m. Eastern Time
Place:
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on April 13, 2008 at 5:27am —
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January 3rd 2008
Wings EPress, Inc.
403 Wallace Court Richmond KY, 40475
E-book/ Paperback
$6.00/$11.95 paperback
304 pages
Regency Romance
Rating: 4 Cups
Miss Emma Napier accompanies her friend Abby on a hair brained scheme to London to avoid Abby being married off to a man she does not wish to be with. On their trip they make a stop for the night, and Emma finds herself forced into a marriage to help a man gain his inheritance. She keeps the marriage a secret and waits for the promised annulm…
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Posted by Laurel Lamperd on April 12, 2008 at 1:43pm —
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Have you ever felt like Sisyphus? Condemned to endlessly pushing that huge rock uphill until you get to the top...where it rolls back down? But at least things are moving forward! Amazon finally opened up my latest book,
One Holy Night for orders--only a few days late. And now readers can also post reviews. It's also available for pre-order at Barnes and Noble.com, which incorrectly lists it as pubbing April 28. Target.com also has it, and you can also order through Borders.com, which lin…
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Posted by J. M. Hochstetler on April 9, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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Welcome to my new Historical Fiction Books blog! As if I didn't have enough to do, a friend directed me to this group, and instead of paring down my to-do list, I'm diving into yet more social networking! LOL!
The tools and toys offered by the Internet are neverending. I'm excited to be able to make even more friends on this site and learn more about what others are doing and reading in the field of historical fiction!
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Posted by J. M. Hochstetler on April 7, 2008 at 7:00am —
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I am pleased to be a part of the following collection of first chapters fro…
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Posted by Kimberly Killion on April 7, 2008 at 1:30am —
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I'm pleased to announce that
Faery Special Romances has won the…
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Posted by Jacquie Rogers on April 6, 2008 at 1:16pm —
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He came in to the room; Jane was sitting on the desk writing “Hello Jane” he said. She did not reply he came over and stood beside her and glanced down at what she was writing “Mr Bennett had just sat down to write a letter to his tailor.” He read. So Jane was been her usual self her creative abilities still amazed him after all these years and so many successful books in print Jane simply refused to stop writing.
She had in the course of her writing made him a very wealth man, it was not that…
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Posted by Tim on April 6, 2008 at 4:43am —
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Consider the parsonage house of the 19th century the family gathers round for an evening of entertainment one of the daughters begins to read from her latest creation. The only light that fills the room comes from oil lamps and a few candles which sit upon the table. As the young lady reads the mind is transported to a world of the daily life of the rural kind he words fall lightly on the ear as she reads from the pages of finely written italic script over which she has labored long and hard to…
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Posted by Tim on April 5, 2008 at 5:30am —
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The decision is made!
Check out the official ARRC09 blog to read the announcement details of the venue and host city for the inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention 2009
http://www.australianromancereaders.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there!
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on April 3, 2008 at 3:28pm —
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Recently I was helped by another member to find a publisher who might just might be interested in publishing one of my books novels. “Oakland Park” Now I am sure that many of you who live in Northern America will immediately think of the city by that name. I am sorry to disappoint that city is in no way related to my novel For Oakland Park is set in an imaginary corner of Regency Surrey near the non existent village of Notheringay Sir Thomas Sterley and his good wife Lady Ann the main heroes in…
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Posted by Tim on March 28, 2008 at 4:58am —
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1. FINISH THE BOOK! ~ Back in the 1980's it might have been possible for a newbie to sell on speculation, but those days are gone forever. You MUST type "the end" before you send a query or give a pitch at a conference. Until you finish the manuscript, you have nothing to sell but a handful of fingers. 2. POLISH YOUR PROSE! ~ Good enough just won't do. You're competing for publishing slots with NY Times BestSellers. Tighten your story till it pings. By the time I'm ready to turn in a manscript,…
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Posted by Emily Bryan on March 28, 2008 at 1:30am —
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The sea captains wife
Sir Thomas drew the spyglass away from his face and closed it, a hundred miles from Dover the early morning mists dampened his sea cloak His Majesties ship of war Romulas continued towards England. Her great expanse of sail filled with wind while on the quarterdeck Sir Thomas master and commander of the vessel brooded.
It was late October 1805 and Sir Thomas like all the rest of the men who had served under Lord Nelson felt a deep pain for the hero of the Nile and a hundr…
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Posted by Tim on March 23, 2008 at 4:46am —
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I have always believed that it is the writers that are the ones who hold sway over history for it is from the writer’s perspective that we gain insight into the daily lives of those who lived a hundred or even a thousand years ago.
For who remembers the mayor of a small town who lived a hundred years ago or who remembers Euripides or Hercules? If not for the words of a writer who saw the events and wrote about them, Today in this highly technocratic age everybody and there dog has got a blog or…
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Posted by Tim on March 22, 2008 at 4:09am —
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There is a new network here at Ning. If you are a Maryland writer please check it out.
http://marylandfictionwriters.ning.com/
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Posted by Rita Gerlach on March 21, 2008 at 10:43am —
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Hi all,
I'm so excited! I was skimming through the latest issue of
Affaire de Coeur Magazine, which arrived in my mailbox yesterday, and discovered that my April book,
A Knight's Reward, received 5 stars and a Reviewer's Pick!
Reviewer Lauren Calder says: "
A Knight's Reward is a fast-paced treasure that involves you in the story from the very beginning with wonderful characters, an excellent story line, and…
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Posted by Catherine Kean on March 20, 2008 at 11:52pm —
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I'm the featured author this week on Heidi Ruby Miller's pages. Check out the links:
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here
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here
Enjoy the Q & A!
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on March 19, 2008 at 12:11am —
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Posted by C. Rance Redman-- Author of "Young Hearts Run Free" on March 18, 2008 at 10:18am —
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May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Just wanted to wish everyone all the best for St.…
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on March 18, 2008 at 12:33am —
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... about my writing course!
A year ago, I began to study a module 'Novel Writing for Beginners' online, which I found very useful at the time, as it pointed out some vital issues (layout, pov, etc). I successfully completed it, quite proud of myself, and started the follow-up module in November.
While at first I found that module useful, I now begin to despair. It appears our tutor (with a Creative Writing PHD but only published a short story, no novel) is such a stickler to writing rules tha…
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Posted by Stephanie Patterson on March 17, 2008 at 11:02pm —
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Dangerous Desires is schedueled for release in ebook format on September 1, 2008 and in pring on December 1, 2008! Just in time for the holidays!
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Posted by Carol Burge on March 17, 2008 at 7:47am —
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I've reviewed a 5 heart review from Brenda Talley at The Romance Studio!!!
I'm so happy to receive such a wonderful review.
To read it go here.
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=145&products_id=735
Woohoo!
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on March 17, 2008 at 7:00am —
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I'm very excited to announce that my Historical Western Romance Novel, Dangerous Desires, has been accepted for publication by Lyrical Press, LLC! Woo-hoo! I'm a published author! Yes!
I've been doing the Snoopy Dance all day. I'm walking on air. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. We're still ironing out all the details, and I don't have a release date as of yet, but I do have a cover! Yes!
Are you ready? Drum roll please...
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Posted by Carol Burge on March 15, 2008 at 12:08pm —
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The labels carried wild promises but you won't find a list of ingredients. Most were a mystery.
Patent medicines were ubiquitous in the 1800s—partly because medical science had made advances and partly because the search for health exceeded medical science’s capabilities.
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Posted by Jacquie Rogers on March 13, 2008 at 9:10pm —
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My Irish-set historical romance,
In Sunshine or in Shadow , received a Four-Star Review from Night Owl Romance!
“This was a lovely story sweetly told. It's been a while since I've picked up a classic romance like this one, full of old-world charm and grace…This story (is) a journey of the heart is sufficient; suspense and intrigue only the icing.”
~ Kyraninse, Night Owl Romance
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on March 12, 2008 at 10:54am —
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My Regency Romance, Substitute Bride, is now available for sale from
www.Wings-press.com
Laurel Lamperd did a fabulous job in bringing her Regency Romance, Substitute Bride to life with its charming and interesting characters, witty dialogue, vivid descriptions and extensive vocabulary. It was well written and refreshing to read. The plot moved along very quickly and smoothly. Substitute Bride held my interest from start to finish. It was an excellent read! I recommend it highly to anyone who lo…
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Posted by Laurel Lamperd on March 11, 2008 at 10:17am —
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My English Civil War novel (and the book of my heart), BY THE SWORD was the winner of the 2008 Eppie Award (Historical Romance). For more details about the book, please visit my website http://www.alisonstuart.com.
I am so excited, I can hardly type straight!
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Posted by Alison Stuart on March 10, 2008 at 10:30am —
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Consider the writer the lover of history who sets about for better or worse to write a piece of historical fiction. He or she is likely to find that the writing of the story is easy a delight for history comes alive in the telling. I recived the gift of telling stories form my father and he from his father before him it is the Irish in our blood that makes us want to tell tall tales for the Celts have a long history of story telling. But the obstacles to the telling of the story the fatef…
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Posted by Tim on March 10, 2008 at 12:28am —
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I’m the Featured Author at Slip into Something Victorian Blog, where twelve writers unmask Victorian romance and adventure.
I’ll be talking about my book, In Sunshine or in Shadow, the Victorian era, my writing schedule (if one can call it that), and much more.
Feel free to visit and leave a comment! Here’s the link: http://somethingvictorianblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/scandalous-victorian-cynthia-owens.html
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on March 9, 2008 at 6:04am —
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My Historical set in 1925 Nebraska has been released! It's the book of my heart, I loved the characters and the way the story developed. Please give it a look!
http://www.cerridwenpress.com/index.asp
http://www.cerridwenpress.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=9781419914867
Heart Song By Ju…
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Posted by Julia Daniels on March 9, 2008 at 2:29am —
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Cynthia Owens –
In Sunshine or In Shadow:
Siobhàn Desmond tries everything to keep her family alive, even having to work for the newest landlord; a man who has a painful smile and eyes of secrets. As her beloved village becomes reborn under Rory’s hands, she becomes entranced in his very nature that she falls dangerously under his spell.
In time, Rory and Siobhàn begin a fight to clean up the past and protect their newfound love.
Catch this beautiful tale from Cynthia Owens called ‘…
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Posted by Cynthia Owens on March 8, 2008 at 10:00am —
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If you haven't been there, please stop by the blog I co-host on historical fiction. We give away free books!
This week it's Tricia Goyer's
A Whisper of Freedom.
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Posted by Cindy Thomson on March 6, 2008 at 10:08am —
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From my research.
In Gaelic names, the prefix 'Mc or Mac' means son of, as does the Norman 'Fitz', the Welsh 'ap', 'Bin' in Arabic, 'sen' in Scandinavian names, 'di' in Italian surnames and 'sky and ski' in Slavic countries.
In Irish surnames the O is a word all by itself, signifying 'grandson' when attached to a grandfather's name or trade.
Then there's location surnames, like Hill or Wood and occupational surnames like Baker, Smith, etc.
I am always fascinated by names. When researching my…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on March 5, 2008 at 1:51pm —
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I've been out of commission this past month, but I'm finally back and getting caught up online. There are new posts at my writing blog:
http://teacake421.livejournal.com
Lots going on these days. I'm also trying to broaden my list of blogs and sites instead of only lurking at my regular haunts -- and that includes participating more around here. I'm a creature of habit, and it's hard to find more time for the intertubes between the full-time job, novel-writing, book-reading, husband, friends,…
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Posted by Heather Domin on March 5, 2008 at 5:50am —
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Welcome to British Ledgers, a blog for those who love Britannia! I considered calling this Amiable Anglophiles, but thought better of it. This blog will be dedicated to the love of all things British. Books, movies, tea, visits to England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, obsessing over British history, words, and customs all weaved into my life as an Inspirational author with an British fancy. Although this seems like an inexhaustible supply of information, I’d like to have snippets from my readers. T…
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Posted by Therese Stenzel on March 5, 2008 at 3:16am —
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In celebration of my first book coming out in print I'm holding my very first contest. All you have to do is go to my other blog clovercheryl.blogspot.com and leave a comment. Simple. The winner gets a copy of Upon Eagle's Light signed by moi and a beautiful moon…
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Posted by Clover Autrey on March 5, 2008 at 2:30am —
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Hi everyone!
I received my first review today, and I'm still not down to earth! If you'd care to check it out, it can be read here...
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/
Thanks to Verbena who gave me 4 books!
MM
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Posted by Miss Mae on March 4, 2008 at 11:22am —
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My WWII romance is now released in ebook!
Blurb
Audrey Pearson’s life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family.…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on March 1, 2008 at 1:53pm —
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THE INKSLINGER'S SOCIETY is looking for ACTIVE NEW MEMBERS.
Formed in July of 2002, it's goal has been to gather together a group of dedicated writers to share(or pool) writing tips, research, and resources to aid in story development.
That vision has changed slightly as the "Research Sharing Pool" has begun to run dry. More have taken dippers to the pool than have brought knowledge to it. Therefore the New and improved Inkslinger's Society will manifest itself as a "Resarch Sharing Bank". As…
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Posted by K.A.Taylor on February 29, 2008 at 2:58pm —
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Hello friend,
Today is the official launch day for DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS!
When I decided to write a Victorian set tale, I wanted to make sure my characters weren't the usual suspects--you know, the ingenue and the rake. That's story's been told, often and well. So I decided to make my heroine outrageous for her time (she's a widowed duchess who longs to be recognized as a serious artist, so she paints nudes!). And my hero is 'over-the-top' sexy (a nude model with nothing to hide, except the…
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Posted by Emily Bryan on February 29, 2008 at 2:21am —
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Yes, three days to go before my historical romance, Broken Hero is released in ebook.
I'm very excited.
Broken Hero blurb
Audrey Pearson’s life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish…
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Posted by Anne Whitfield on February 27, 2008 at 11:49am —
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The fairy tales of Wilhelm and Jacob (The Brothers) Grimm were an essential part of the birth of children's literature. The tales were often surrealist nightmares, superficially childlike and innocent, with allegorical depictions of human cruelty that were often overlooked at the time. Another writer who is part of the foundation of this culture is the Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, whose tales are not as dark as the Grimms' but share the metaphorical quality. The twentieth century…
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Posted by Tim on February 25, 2008 at 5:53am —
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