I hope everyone has been having a joyous holiday season. I love this time of year with the multi-colored twinkle lights, the Christmas movies, and the holiday spirit everywhere. I'm looking forward to a restful winter holiday, which can't begin soon enough. As I've been enjoying my peppermint hot chocolates and winter blend teas, I … Continue reading Happy Holidays: Christmas Eve at Hembry Castle
When It Rained at Hembry Castle
The Hembry Castle Box Set On Sale Now
Happy Autumn, Everyone! It took a little longer to cool down in Las Vegas this year. Even as I write this it's about 70 degrees Fahrenheit outside, though at least it's cool enough for the trees to begin to turn their reds, rusts, and yellows, which I look forward to seeing every year. It has … Continue reading The Hembry Castle Box Set On Sale Now
An Eye-Catching Cover Design for When It Rained at Hembry Castle
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I just wanted to share a quick update and show off the fabulous new cover for When It Rained at Hembry Castle by the even more fabulous Jenny Q. Now you can tell at a glance that the two Hembry Castle books are part of the same series. … Continue reading An Eye-Catching Cover Design for When It Rained at Hembry Castle
What Were Some Popular Victorian Christmas Traditions?
Many of Our Favorite Christmas Traditions Were Made Popular By Dickens Thanks to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, many of us have a specific vision when we refer to the perfect Christmas. In fact, most of our Christmas traditions originated or were revived during the Victorian era. Queen Victoria’s German-born husband, Prince Albert, brought many … Continue reading What Were Some Popular Victorian Christmas Traditions?
Christmas at Hembry Castle is Now Available
A Sweet Christmas Story For Holiday Cheer Today is the release day for Christmas at Hembry Castle. Hurrah! The lighthearted Victorian Christmas tale, with shades of A Christmas Carol and Downton Abbey, is now available in ebook and paperback formats at major online retailers. One of the most important lessons I've learned this year is … Continue reading Christmas at Hembry Castle is Now Available
A New Book Announcement: Christmas at Hembry Castle
Christmas at Hembry Castle is Here! Honestly, I wondered if I was even going to be able to make this announcement this year because of everything that has been going on. But never fear, a new story featuring Edward, Daphne, Frederick, and the other beloved characters from Hembry Castle is coming this Christmas. Christmas at … Continue reading A New Book Announcement: Christmas at Hembry Castle
When It Rained at Hembry Castle: An Excerpt
I've been trying to think of something to post that might cheer us up a bit. I know I certainly need it. I immediately thought of Hembry Castle, my Downton Abbey inspired novel set in Victorian England, since it's my funniest novel, or so I've been told. I'll leave it to you to judge. Here's … Continue reading When It Rained at Hembry Castle: An Excerpt
Ideas For Researching Historical Fiction
My Process For Research Has Changed How I research historical fiction has changed a lot over the years. When I first started researching historical fiction I would check as many books about my chosen era as I could carry from the library, take meticulous notes, color code my notes with highlighters (blue for information about … Continue reading Ideas For Researching Historical Fiction