What’s all the fuss with the Easter Bunny and why does the Rabbit pop up in pubs?
Almost every book I write features a pub at some point. Every village had at least one. Every town had several, including coaching inns....
Napoleon’s Book of Fate and Oraculum
Our ancestors were no less given to ways of foretelling the future than we are. Whether you regularly read your star sign in the...
Who am I? The fascination and process of using the amnesia trope
One of the popular themes in fiction of all kinds is the protagonist afflicted with memory loss. I’ve used this twice in historical...
The fun of discovering names to use for character titles and surnames
I’ve spoken before of my obsession with names. Agonising over what title to use and what surnames to bestow upon my characters is another...
A lady’s sketch paintings reveal the realities of Regency life
Among my research books is a delightful book called Mrs Hurst Dancing , which is a collection of watercolours by one Diana Sperling, who...
My Obsession with the Fate of Orphans and Poor Relations
... women were willing to marry almost anyone for the sake of securing a home of their own, regardless of the character of their husband.
Old maps provide a hunting ground to find home ground for Lady Fan
Flitteris Manor is the home of the Fanshawes, but until I wrote the latest book (due out in the Spring) I had not needed to locate it...
An interview with Regency author Valerie Holmes
Today I am welcoming Valerie Holmes to my blog for a Q & A. Valerie creates Regency romance with a difference, featuring spies, adventure...
The fascination and process of using the amnesia trope
A quick search on Amazon for “amnesia historical romance” produces over 300 results. If you cut out the historical and go for “amnesia...
Whatsisname? An author's game of choices
I’ve spoken before of my obsession with names. Agonising over what title to use and what surnames to bestow upon my characters is another...
