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February 2, 2010
Tuesdays Comings and Goings
No guest blogging this week, but if there are any Victorian writers out there (meaning any story set between 1837-1901 in any part of the world) and you'd like to guest blog on
Slip into Something Victorian
, drop me a line!
If you'd like to promote any other book, and want another spot for a blog tour, you can do so here. I'm always open to hosting fellow writers.
isabel@isabelroman.com
As for the rest of the week, I have several guest spots next week and need to get cracking on those blogs!
Happ...
If you'd like to promote any other book, and want another spot for a blog tour, you can do so here. I'm always open to hosting fellow writers.
isabel@isabelroman.com
As for the rest of the week, I have several guest spots next week and need to get cracking on those blogs!
Happ...
February 1, 2010
Dark Desires of the Druids III: Desert & Destiny
The third of my Druids stories and the final one in the Witch Hunters arc. I really had a lot of fun with this story. The research was intense, but Egypt during this time was so interesting!
And Arabelle, she has issues, but isn't weak. Far from it. Gareth, he has more issues, lots of bitterness and resentment but grows--evolves. Remember, he's Raven's jilted lover from Murder & Magick. He resents every second he has to be near Raven's husband's Malcolm but the all need to pull together to...
And Arabelle, she has issues, but isn't weak. Far from it. Gareth, he has more issues, lots of bitterness and resentment but grows--evolves. Remember, he's Raven's jilted lover from Murder & Magick. He resents every second he has to be near Raven's husband's Malcolm but the all need to pull together to...
January 29, 2010
Friday Guest: Jennifer Ross
Thanks for joining me today, Jenn! (She's my favorite Canadian--any question I have, she'll answer, which is so cool because I have a lot of them!)
I fully admit to tempting you with this bit of Canadian lore, but what made you decide to write an American Civil War story?
Well the most compelling reason to start was that my beloved ScanVics were doing it (plus this one really persistent ScanVic wouldn't leave me alone :) ) That was what got me looking into the history. After that, the story i...
I fully admit to tempting you with this bit of Canadian lore, but what made you decide to write an American Civil War story?
Well the most compelling reason to start was that my beloved ScanVics were doing it (plus this one really persistent ScanVic wouldn't leave me alone :) ) That was what got me looking into the history. After that, the story i...
January 28, 2010
Thursday Progress
First, just got a review for
Kiss of Scandal
, my 1855 Russian-set historical.
Long & Short Reviews
gave it 4 stars:
Fast paced, 'Kiss of Scandal' is a combination of romance, history, and political thriller...The life and love of Katia is the heart and soul of the story. She is a young woman determined to get some control of her own fate. We understand her doubts about her current probable fate, yet cannot help but feel that fortune has landed her in a better situation than she realizes...Try...
January 27, 2010
Wednesday Review: Northern Roses and Southern Belles
I admit to having a small part in the making of this story. A very small part. Jennifer Ross is Canadian and when asked to write a story for the American Civil War scoffed. Until a little research dug up the history on the
St. Albans Raid
where the Confederates escaped into Canada.
And so this wonderful gem of a story was born. I take no credit for the writing of the story or for the
plot, only for proposing the vague concept. The rest is all Jenn's.
The Colonial and the Cottontail
Beside the un...
And so this wonderful gem of a story was born. I take no credit for the writing of the story or for the
plot, only for proposing the vague concept. The rest is all Jenn's.The Colonial and the Cottontail
Beside the un...
January 26, 2010
Tuesday Comings & Goings
Victoriana
:Monday:
Denise Eagan
's weekly Victorian Slang Blog
Tuesday: Cheryl Pierson
Wednesday: I'll be over there talking about sexy Russians and Victorians and giving away a copy of Kiss of Scandal .
Thursday: Emy Naso 's works
Friday: Caroline Clemmons
Saturday: Cat Linder
Sunday: Clover Autrey
Tuesday: Cheryl Pierson
Wednesday: I'll be over there talking about sexy Russians and Victorians and giving away a copy of Kiss of Scandal .
Thursday: Emy Naso 's works
Friday: Caroline Clemmons
Saturday: Cat Linder
Sunday: Clover Autrey
January 25, 2010
Dark Desires of the Druids II: Sex and Subterfuge
The second in my Victorian Druids series. Looking back, there are things I'd change and add to the story, but at the time, well, I don't know why I didn't add/change them in the first place. Hindsight and all.
This is a very different story than Raven's story. Morgana is a very different character. Stronger, older, more
experienced. And Lucien. I have a special place in my writing-heart for him. He's a man who doesn't take no for an answer and one who knows his worth.
Sex & Subterfuge : Philadel...
This is a very different story than Raven's story. Morgana is a very different character. Stronger, older, more
experienced. And Lucien. I have a special place in my writing-heart for him. He's a man who doesn't take no for an answer and one who knows his worth.Sex & Subterfuge : Philadel...
January 22, 2010
Friday Guest: Jeanmarie Hamilton
Welcome Jeanmarie! Another fellow author from Northern Roses and Southern Belles, she's got a lot of wonderful family history, and it's been a treat to learn about this country through her stories about themHer story,
Are you Going to the Dance?
, is the third in the anthology.
What draws you to the Civil War/post-Civil War era?
Although I've read Civil War romance, I haven't attempted to write one. I'm drawn more to writing about life before and well after the Civil War. I wrote Are You Going t...
What draws you to the Civil War/post-Civil War era?
Although I've read Civil War romance, I haven't attempted to write one. I'm drawn more to writing about life before and well after the Civil War. I wrote Are You Going t...
January 21, 2010
Thursday Progress
I'm having a great week. Writing wise at least. Won't talk any other-wise, it's
not worth the headache.
It's been hugely busy, sleep has been of the past, but I'm so pleased with what I've accomplished I don't care. I'll crash this weekend, and believe me it'll be a crash.
Editing, writing, rewriting, when it works, it works. I wrote 15,000 words between last week and this week. All words I intend to keep, that work with the story, movie scenes along, and are so
very lovely to look at.
I also...
not worth the headache.It's been hugely busy, sleep has been of the past, but I'm so pleased with what I've accomplished I don't care. I'll crash this weekend, and believe me it'll be a crash.
Editing, writing, rewriting, when it works, it works. I wrote 15,000 words between last week and this week. All words I intend to keep, that work with the story, movie scenes along, and are so
very lovely to look at.I also...
January 20, 2010
Wednesday Review: Northern Roses and Southern Belles
OK, I admit it! Sheesh, quit with the arm twisting! I'm posting reviews of this anthoogy one at a time because no matter how I say I'm going to read
more, things crop up and I'm busier than I expected. So while yes, it may take me a while to do these reviews, at least I'm reviewing stuff I've read! That's gotta count for something. :)
This week is Are You Going to the Dance by Jeanmarie Hamilton.
I really enjoyed this, not only for the history aspect, which I consider the hallmark of a great...
more, things crop up and I'm busier than I expected. So while yes, it may take me a while to do these reviews, at least I'm reviewing stuff I've read! That's gotta count for something. :)This week is Are You Going to the Dance by Jeanmarie Hamilton.
I really enjoyed this, not only for the history aspect, which I consider the hallmark of a great...
