Amanda McCabe's Blog, page 4
June 15, 2024
Weekend Links
Happy June, everyone! It's getting warmer here, and my tomatoes are finally growing in their new garden beds, yay. I also have at least 3 books in process, so am wanting to tear out my hair and procrastinate by organizing shelves. So here's some distractions for today!
The Worst Dads in Literature (Happy Father's Day, everyone!)
Are There Still Mysteries in Pari
Francoise Hardy's French Girl Style
Six Lives
A new adaptation of "The Decameron"
How French winemakers outwitted the Nazis
May 5, 2024
Weekend Links
I can't believe it's already May!!! Where did all of April go? Probably in writing--I'm finishing up edits for Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal (out in November!) and the next 1920s mystery. (also starting a fun, just for me project...), but I'm so excited to see lilacs blooming and trees turning green at last. How is the season where you are???
In the meantime, here's some fun reads...
"Liberty Leading the People" returns to the Louvre after restoration
Artists to know from the SWAIA Native Fashion Week
Lavinia Fontana portrait joins museum collection
CJ Sansom, "Shardlake" author, dies (this is so sad! I love these books, and the TV series is just now dropping)
Queen Mary of Denmark debuts a stunning emerald tiara
American IT girls in Paris, a century ago
A life-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry
Hooray, time for summer clothes! And sales
April 6, 2024
Weekend Links
Happy April!!! I was wearing a cotton dress yesterday--then it snowed today. But I am so excited spring is in the air, flowers are appearing, and soon it will be outdoor concert season. What are you looking forward to this summer???
And here's some things to read...
First of all--I have a new book out now!! You can read an interview with "Ella," the heroine of my The Earl's Cinderella Countess here
A sneak peek at Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light coming to PBS (I can't wait!)
Some rare Sylvia Plath ephemera
Time to embrace the "bad mug" (I admit, I am a mug addict...)
March 25, 2024
Books For Sale!
We've just moved, and I've been cleaning out my (many!) extra copies. If you'd like an autographed copy from the list below, it will be $5 a piece for shipping. Just email me (amccabe7551 AT yahoo.com), let me know which ones you'd like, and I'll send my Paypal info. Thanks for helping me with spring cleaning!!!
Debutantesin Paris:
Secrets of a Wallflower
The Governess's Convenient Marriage
Miss Fortescue's Protector in Paris
Renaissanceand Tudor Romances
A Notorious Woman (Renaissance Trilogy
A Sinful Alliance
High Seas Stowaway
TarnishedRose of the Court
The Taming of Rogue
The Queen's Christmas Summons
The Winter Queen
Betrayed By His Kiss
TheBancrofts of Barton Park
Runaway Countess
Running From Scandal
The wallflower's Mistletoe Wedding
TheChase Muses
To Catch a Rogue
To Deceive a Duke
To Kiss a Count
TheDiamonds of Welbourne Manor
Charlotte and the Wicked Lord (novella)
The Shy Duchess
Snowbound and Seduced in “Regency Christmas Proposals”
Daughtersof Erin Series
Countess of Scandal
Duchess of Sin
Lady of Seduction
TheScandalous St. Claires
One Naughty Night
Two Sinful Secrets
TheSanta Fe Revival 1920s Mysteries
Santa Fe Mourning
Moment in Crime
TheManor Cat Mysteries
Lady Takes the Case
Lady Rights a Wrong
(Justadded! The Dollar Duchesses)
HisUnlikely Duchess
WinningBack His Duchess
Playingthe Duke’s Fiancee
March 16, 2024
Weekend Links
And....tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! Be sure and get your green out. I'm on deadline (book due Monday, eek), and getting ready to launch another book next week ("The Earl's Cinderella Countess"), so here's some distractions for you today...
Queen Charlotte's only surviving dress on display at Kensington Palace
10 best cocktail cities in America
Bath and Body Works launches a Bridgerton collection
Traits displayed by people who were bookworms as children (raises hand)
Oscar fashion moments (I thought there were some lovely gowns this year! And some whackery, of course)
March 9, 2024
Weekend Links
How is it March already??? It's been wild here, moving into a new place, trying to finish a book (one week til deadline!), having a new book on the 26th ("The Earl's Cinderella Countess"). I Am Tired! So here's some fun stuff to read...
Talking About the Oscar for Best Costumes
International Women's Day quotes
The Victorian ladies who smuggled a mummy case out of Egypt
How to bring Parisian design into your home
Audrey Hepburn's "Sabrina" gown to be auctioned
February 17, 2024
Weekend Links
I can't believe it's the middle of February! We got moved into the new house (sort off--there are still lots of boxes piled up everywhere, but at least they're all in one place). The dogs looove their huge new yard, and I like having more shelves for books. We also got through Valentine's Day (my sweetie usually works that day, so we go out to dinner on the 15th, and I hit the 50% off chocolate shelves at the grocery store). Hope you are having a good almost-time-for-spring, too. Here's a little reading for you...
The first Viking woman to sail to North America
How to make your own Dole whip! (If I can't get to Disney this year, I'll make it come to me...)
Finding rest in creative labor
Reading the letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Questions about afternoon tea?
New trailer for "Shardlake" (can't wait for this, I love these books!)
Eiffel Tower made of matchsticks
February 10, 2024
Weekend Links
Happy weekend, everyone! It's cold and snowy here, perfect writing in my pajamas weather. Here are a few things to read as we stay warm and cozy...
(and as I'm slooooowly unpacking here at the new house, I'm finding lots of reading-related goodies that need new homes! Giveaways coming up)
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were married on this day in 1840
The great conductor Seiji Ozawa passed away
How to throw the ultimate fondue party! (I am thinking about this for a housewarming...)
Mary Queen of Scots was executed on February 8, 1587 (lots of royal landmarks this month!)
A new Fawlty Towers stage play is coming!
Walking tours around Literary London
January 27, 2024
Weekend Links
Happy almost-February! I can't believe how fast this month has gone. We've been moving into a new house, and that's taken over most of my life lately. There are still books piled on the floor waiting for new shelves, and a few hiccups to deal with (yay, washing machine leak!). But the dogs love their new yard, and I'm getting organized.
Here are a few fun things to read, if you also need some distraction....
60 of the best fashion moments in film
Oldest known Scottish tartan can be worn again!
Albuquerque tearoom makes Yelp's top 100 list (I love this place!)
Drinking tea might slow aging!
Northern Exposure is finally available for streaming! (one of my favorite shows)
January 6, 2024
Favorite Links of the Weekend
Whew! We made it! Holidays are behind us, new year ahead. (and my birthday next week, and new book to start writing). I hope you had a peaceful season, with lots of books as gifts.....
Who is Princess Mary, the next Queen of Denmark?
Santa Fe, NM: Winter Wonderland
The most scandalous party of 1947
Oscar predictions 2024: who are your choices??
