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Word Choice Part 2: Is it regency or modern?

I’m back with more modern sounding words that are actually regency-setting appropriate. Check out my first post about the “Tiffany...

Rising Courage is a winner

I'm excited to announce that Rising Courage is a 2024 Bronze IPPY winner for romance! The Independent Publisher Book Awards is a...

Word Choice Part 1: Is it regency or modern?

A challenge with writing historical fiction is getting the word usage right. I like putting in as many regency era details as...

Free ways to support your favorite indie author

I love the creative control of being a self-published author. The higher royalty rates aren't bad either and I'm in charge of my own...

Can mysteries be romantic?

If you look at my Goodreads shelf, you’ll see I read a ton of mysteries, far more than romance or Jane Austen variations. After my mother...

Nerdy writer details: fun with words and n-grams

Ever wonder how I decide if a word or phrase is appropriate for 1812? Watch the video to see one of the ways I check. P.S. There's a...

I look up weird stuff

Research is a big part of writing historical fiction, especially if you value authenticity as much as I do. My background is in...

Can Austen cross over with sci-fi and fantasy?

As someone who writes Regencies, someone who enjoys a dive down the historical research rabbit hole, why would I write a story like Nine...

Holiday Novella On Pre-Sale Now

I have a brand new Pride and Prejudice novella ebook! It's called A Hopeful Holiday and it imagines a resolution for Darcy and Elizabeth...