Anyone who’s read one of Rose Lerner’s novels (In for a Penny and A Lily Among Thorns) will know that her characters come from a wide range of backgrounds. Rose is a master at writing accents so a reader can hear her characters’ distinctive voices. She’s very generously written this post on how she writes… Continue reading Ten tips on writing characters with accents, by Rose Lerner
Tag: historical romance
Interview with Jeannie Lin – and giveaway!
A couple of years ago, Jeannie Lin burst onto the romance scene with her Golden Heart contest entry, set in China during the Tang dynasty. Romance readers had to wait over a year to be able to read Butterfly Swords, but everyone agreed it was well worth the wait—and it certainly revitalized my interest in… Continue reading Interview with Jeannie Lin – and giveaway!
Interview with Victoria Dahl – & giveaway!
Victoria Dahl could scribble a grocery list on a Post-It and I’d clear my schedule to read it. Her books are full of the same kind of sarcastic, witty people I like to surround myself with in real life. And her novels are emotionally gripping but still manage to be so hot I’ve found myself… Continue reading Interview with Victoria Dahl – & giveaway!
Photo tour of London’s East End on an anti-fascist anniversary
Today marks the 75th anniversary of an extraordinary event in London’s history: the Battle of Cable Street. On 4 October 1936, the British Union of Fascists planned a march down Cable Street in Shadwell, an impoverished part of London’s East End. The area has been home to refugees and migrants for hundreds of years. In… Continue reading Photo tour of London’s East End on an anti-fascist anniversary
Winner of the Rose Lerner giveaway!
Wow! I was so thrilled when I got back from Kenya – where I had no internet for days – and saw the amazing conversations happening below my interview with Rose Lerner. Thanks so much to everyone who left a comment, and especially to Rose for being such a brilliant guest! The winner of one… Continue reading Winner of the Rose Lerner giveaway!