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September 1, 2010
August 18, 2010
A writer's childhood memory ~ Barri Bryan
A childhood Memory
Fifth Grade Writing Lesson
From the second grade on, the first big assignment when I returned to school in September was always the same. Tell what you did last summer. How I envied some of my classmates. They went to far-away and exciting places like The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, and Padre Island. James Parker even told once of his visit to the Statue of Liberty. I never went any farther than fifty miles down the road to visit Aunt Tillie.
All that changed the year I st...
Fifth Grade Writing Lesson
From the second grade on, the first big assignment when I returned to school in September was always the same. Tell what you did last summer. How I envied some of my classmates. They went to far-away and exciting places like The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, and Padre Island. James Parker even told once of his visit to the Statue of Liberty. I never went any farther than fifty miles down the road to visit Aunt Tillie.
All that changed the year I st...
Enjoy an Amusing childhood memory from Barri Bryan
A childhood Memory
Fifth Grade Writing Lesson
From the second grade on, the first big assignment when I returned to school in September was always the same. Tell what you did last summer. How I envied some of my classmates. They went to far-away and exciting places like The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, and Padre Island. James Parker even told once of his visit to the Statue of Liberty. I never went any farther than fifty miles down the road to visit Aunt Tillie.
All that changed the year I st...
Fifth Grade Writing Lesson
From the second grade on, the first big assignment when I returned to school in September was always the same. Tell what you did last summer. How I envied some of my classmates. They went to far-away and exciting places like The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, and Padre Island. James Parker even told once of his visit to the Statue of Liberty. I never went any farther than fifty miles down the road to visit Aunt Tillie.
All that changed the year I st...
August 17, 2010
I invite you to Barri Bryan's blog tour. Prizes to be won!
Fellow Classic Romance Revival author Barri Bryan joins me on her blog tour for her latest contemporary romance, A Second Splendor. Barri will give away three ARC's of A Second Splendor on the tour.
Blurb:
Julie Anderson is not happy that her ex-husband is coming home to attend their daughter's wedding. Max has broken her heart in the past – not once, but twice. Thank goodness she's too wise to fall under his spell again, or is she?
Max Anderson has some reservations about his daughter's coming...
Blurb:
Julie Anderson is not happy that her ex-husband is coming home to attend their daughter's wedding. Max has broken her heart in the past – not once, but twice. Thank goodness she's too wise to fall under his spell again, or is she?
Max Anderson has some reservations about his daughter's coming...
Join me on 19th August, for Barri Bryan's blog tour. Prizes to be won!
On the 19th August, fellow Classic Romance Revival author Barri Bryan joins me on her blog tour for her latest contemporary romance, A Second Splendor. Barri will give away three ARC's of A Second Splendor on the tour.
Blurb:
Julie Anderson is not happy that her ex-husband is coming home to attend their daughter's wedding. Max has broken her heart in the past – not once, but twice. Thank goodness she's too wise to fall under his spell again, or is she?
Max Anderson has some reservations about h...
Blurb:
Julie Anderson is not happy that her ex-husband is coming home to attend their daughter's wedding. Max has broken her heart in the past – not once, but twice. Thank goodness she's too wise to fall under his spell again, or is she?
Max Anderson has some reservations about h...
August 15, 2010
Censorship. How Far Have We Come since FOREVER AMBER?
Back in mid 20th Century, erotica and erotic romance was hidden in dark bookshops off the main thoroughfare. You wouldn't want to be seen going into one. Interesting to compare the reception the book - Forever Amber got when it was published in 1944 with those published today without an eyebrow raised. It was definitely mild by today's standards.While many reviewers "praised the story for its relevance, comparing Amber's fortitude during the plague and fire to that of the women who ...
Censorship. How Far Have We Come? FOREVER AMBER
Back in mid 20th Century, erotica and erotic romance was hidden in dark bookshops off the main thoroughfare. You wouldn't want to be seen going into one. Interesting to compare the reception the book - Forever Amber got when it was published in 1944. It was mild by today's standards.
While many reviewers "praised the story for its relevance, comparing Amber's fortitude during the plague and fire to that of the women who held hearth and home together through the blitzes of World War II", others...
While many reviewers "praised the story for its relevance, comparing Amber's fortitude during the plague and fire to that of the women who held hearth and home together through the blitzes of World War II", others...
August 6, 2010
Nice Review for AN IMPROPER LOVER
My thanks to Denise at THE PEN AND MUSE
What I liked: This was a great story to read. It reminds me of some of the first romance novels I began reading that were Historical Novels. Andersen does entertain with murder and intrigue in this one. I really liked Lady Harriet's character and love how the book follows her and her life especially when Gerard is near. He brings out the blushes and a new side to Harriet that the reader is privy to. I also liked how Andersen describes the two sisters and...
What I liked: This was a great story to read. It reminds me of some of the first romance novels I began reading that were Historical Novels. Andersen does entertain with murder and intrigue in this one. I really liked Lady Harriet's character and love how the book follows her and her life especially when Gerard is near. He brings out the blushes and a new side to Harriet that the reader is privy to. I also liked how Andersen describes the two sisters and...
Please spend 5 minutes with Classic Romance Revival author: Elaine Cantrell
Buy Link: http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/
Maggi. Great to have you visit my blog, Elaine.What project are you working on?
Elaine. Right now I'm working on a fantasy novel. I've always written contemporary so I thought it was time to branch out a little. So far I'm enjoying creating new worlds and realities.
Maggi. What place would you most want to visit?
Elaine. I'd like to fly to Los Angeles and drive down the Pacific Coast highway. My friend did that a few years ago and loved it. If it's th...
August 3, 2010
Reticule and Ridicule - the often satirized and sometimes political fashion accessories of the Regency era
Satirists christened the reticule - the bag adopted by Regency ladies when their diaphanous dresses allowed no pockets - the ridicule. The reticule spoke of wealth and connections and were a delectable fashion item as well as being practical. Precursor to today's purse, the reticule provided a place to store important things (small parcels, spare change, the ever-present handkerchief, a small mirror, perhaps a snuffbox or powder, smelling salts, and a love-letter or two, close at hand. The na...
