Reading Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca in French
I'm re-learning French and recently received a French translation of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Picnic at Hanging Rock is regarded as one of the best Australian fiction novels ever. Written by Joan Lindsay, it was published in 1967.
WIN with A Curio for the Count
Win with A Curio for the Count! My new novel is out on January 19. Help me celebrate by entering this competition!
An Excerpt from A Curio for the Count
Armand Danger, Comte de Ytres, is troubled by a nightmare from his childhood which is revealed in the prologue to A Curio for the Count. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek.
Seven Christmas Regency and Victorian Reading Treats
I didn’t realise until I counted that I’ve written seven Christmas stories over the years. They range from Regency to late Victorian. Enjoy!
Turning the tables on seduction – the erotic history of Backgammon
Backgammon doesn't leap to mind when thinking about games that evoke amorous thoughts, but it contains all sorts of double-entendres...
A Conversation with Rue Allyn
An interview with Rue Allyn, author of the new historical romance The Pirate Duchess and a contributor to the Desperate Daughters anthology out on 17 May.
Historical Romance Authors Holiday Cookie Hop!
Historical romance blog hop. I hope you enjoy all of our Christmas cookie recipes! Final then all for a chance to win a $150 gift voucher.
Elizabeth Ellen Carter – USA Today Bestselling Author
Elizabeth Ellen Carter is delighted to announce that she is a USA Today bestselling author. Upon A Midnight Dreary ranked #108 on the charts.
Uncle Abraham’s Romance by Edith Nesbit
With the release of Upon A Midnight Dreary just days away, I thought it would be nice to show how romance can be deftly blended with ghostly tales. Uncle Abraham's Romance was written by Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) who is best known for the children's classic The Railway Children. But she also wrote ghost stories...