Manda Collins’ debut Regency romance, How to Dance with a Duke, came out one year and one week ago to rave reviews. Now her third book in the Ugly Ducklings trilogy, How to Entice an Earl, is out, and she’s here to answer some questions and give away a copy. Welcome, Manda! 1. With three books… Continue reading Interview with Manda Collins – & giveaway!
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Friday favorites: Letters from a British nurse in World War One
Up until a couple of years ago, I worked for the British Red Cross as a writer and editor. One of my favorite activities was talking to our archivist and finding interesting items that had been collected throughout the organization’s 145+ year history. I thought you might like these letters, which our archivist pointed out… Continue reading Friday favorites: Letters from a British nurse in World War One
French letters and rubber johnnies: Condom use in romance novels
Last week I discovered an absolutely wonderful blog – Romance Novels for Feminists. Though I’m proud to hold my hand up and shout that I’m a feminist, I don’t think you have to identify yourself as one in order to enjoy this blog. Jackie, who runs the blog, published a very thoughtful post last week… Continue reading French letters and rubber johnnies: Condom use in romance novels
Winner of the Molly O’Keefe giveaway!
Thanks to all of you lovely people who welcomed Molly O’Keefe to the blog last week. One person won her latest novel, Crazy Thing Called Love. Hot hockey player, ahoy! And that winner is…Suz Glo! Congratulations! I already have your mailing address, so I’ll send it on to Molly. Didn’t win? Here’s more info about… Continue reading Winner of the Molly O’Keefe giveaway!
Interview with Anne Barton – & giveaway!
A few months after I started writing my first romance novel, way back in 2009, I stumbled across a blog that had just launched. It was written by the nominees of that year’s Golden Heart Award, and they called themselves the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood. Ever since then, their blog has been a tremendous guide as… Continue reading Interview with Anne Barton – & giveaway!