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In Progress – The Seaside Affair

Old habits are hard to break. With every book and series I write, I start a separate blog to track my progress, write about my research, and build interest during the journey. The Seaside Affair is no different. Please visit it at The Seaside Affair on WordPress.

I had thought about taking a break from historical romance but recently found myself drawn back regardless of my cozy mystery that I started writing a few months ago.  Often new genres are a challenge to write, and when the muse arrives to tak...

Lady Charlotte Now Has a Book Trailer

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Lady Jane and Lady Charlotte – Updates

Lady Jane was released on September 16, and since that date has been well received. I loved writing the story about a woman whose character was forged because of a devastating heartbreak, and then bringing back into her life the man responsible. I’m extremely pleased with the strong reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, as well as other sites. If you haven’t had a chance to read about Jane, or any other ladies in my collection, feel free to grab a copy. Lady Jane and Lady Charlotte (who just took...

Future Branch!

For the past ten years, I have written historical fiction and historical romance, with a few sub-genres of Gothic romance and historical romantic suspense.  I’ve even written one women’s fiction book for my own personal reasons.

After fifteen books in the historical genre, I’ve decided that I need a change.  I’ll be the first to admit that I’m often the “odd duck” in the group of swans who constantly write about dukes, earls, and the rest of the English aristocracy. Even though I’ve had my share of t...

Change in Direction!

For the past ten years, I have written historical fiction and historical romance, with a few sub-genres of Gothic romance and historical romantic suspense.  I’ve even written one women’s fiction book for my own personal reasons.

After fifteen books in the historical genre, I’ve decided that I need a change.  I’ll be the first to admit that I’m often the “odd duck” in the group of swans who constantly write about dukes, earls, and the rest of the English aristocracy. Even though I’ve had my sh...

Pre-Order “Lady Jane” – September 16th Release date

Lady Jane is up for pre-order at all major retailers.  Enjoy!  It is a scandalous hot read, with a little more action in the bedroom than I normally write.

Jane Cavanagh possesses the most scandalous reputation in London. With an ample allowance from her father, she’s able to live a lifestyle of autonomy. She answers to no one regarding her choices in life. For entertainment, she engages male companionship, enjoying multiple sexual trysts without an ounce of guilt. After a few months with a m...

Leighton Series on Hold

Hi, everyone!  The Leighton Family Saga has been put on hold for a while. I’ve had a difficult time marketing the first book and a pittance of sales, but let’s face it — most readers don’t like to read about poverty or bricklayers. Any historical fiction/romance with a duke is much more appealing. Nevertheless, I will continue it as time allows.

In the meantime, the book did receive a favorable four-star review with Readers’ Favorite.

Author Vicki Hopkins tells an amazing story about two sib...

Lady Jane (Regency Era – Ladies of Disgrace) In Progress

Lady Jane is my fourth “Lady of Disgrace” set in the Regency era. This is my first attempt to write Regency, so I’ve had to pull out my book, “Jane Austen for Dummies” written by Joan Klingel Ray, the President of the Jane Austen Society of North America, for research purposes.

Each time I write a book, it is a different experience. My first book, I was filled with dread and self-doubt. My second book, I dreamed a lot about it. My third book turned into a “what if” scenario and the story unfo...

Companions & Whitefield Hall

Whitefield Hall has been substantially rewritten and expanded, and will be out in eBook format in the next 24-72 hours on all major venues.  In anticipation of its release, here is a post about companions in the Victorian era.

My heroine in Whitefield Hall is a middle-class woman by the name of Elizabeth Dutton. Elizabeth has chosen a career as a companion, rather than seeking a husband and having children. Elizabeth Dutton is also the name of my third great grandmother who was born in Warrin...

Arsenic & Blythe Court

How do you commit murder? Well, in the Victorian era arsenic was a good way to do in your rivals, spouses, and enemies. Blythe Court, contains arsenic, and you may wonder if my use is accurate. Hopefully, you know by now I do my research, even if it really does sound extremely odd when you read the story.

Arsenic, in case you need a quick education, is a chemical element. It occurs in many minerals. During the Victorian era, it was widely used in commercial products. It was also available to...