Who Were the Astors?
September 8, 2021
By Shana Abé Oh, the magnificent Astors! Just the surname alone invokes all sorts of ideas about wealth and privilege, doesn’t it? John Jacob Astor IV was lucky enough to… READ MORE
Between the chapters
Armchair Traveler
September 1, 2021
by Vanessa Kelly My current historical romance series is set primarily in Scotland. So, what does that mean for me as an author? Research, of course. In the best-case scenario,… READ MORE
Some of the Real Historical Figures Found in the Book
August 25, 2021
By Shana Abé Margaret Brown You probably know her as someone historically referred to as unsinkable, but she never went by “Molly” in her lifetime. She was Margaret: intelligent, compassionate,… READ MORE
Out and About Near South Lick
August 23, 2021
By Maddie Day Maddie Day here, delighted that No Grater Crime, the ninth Country Store mystery, is in the hands of readers. My previous post reminds you about Robbie Jordan’s… READ MORE
National Romance Awareness Month
August 17, 2021
August is National Romance Awareness Month and we have some book recs for you–from historical to supernatural! If you love….fairy tale retellings with a modern take! If the Boot Fits… READ MORE
The Countess of Harleigh’s Favorite Partners in Crime (Solving)
By Dianne Freeman Frances Wynn, the Countess of Harleigh, does her sleuthing in the very heart of aristocratic Victorian London where so many of society’s elite have secrets to hide… READ MORE
The Making of a Novel Part 5: Loving the Book
August 13, 2021
By Charlie Donlea Loving The Damn Thing When it’s all done and I’m onto a different project with different characters and fighting different struggles, I’ll stumble across one of my… READ MORE
For the Love of Books
By Lynn Cahoon One of the things I love is going through old bookstores, garage sales or even just stores that have old books. I’m always looking for the oddity…. READ MORE
The Making of a Novel Part 4: Publishing
August 10, 2021
By Charlie Donlea Publishing The Damn Thing A publication date is usually set for six to nine months after the manuscript is finalized. In addition to the print edition, the… READ MORE
Haunted Hotels
August 9, 2021
By Carol J. Perry Be My Ghost, the first book in my Haunted Haven Mystery series tells the story of Maureen Doherty who receives a mysterious inheritance—an historic inn in… READ MORE
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