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
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Charles Dickens Meets Downton Abbey: My Interview With Many Books
With the release of the new Downton Abbey movie this week, I thought I'd repost the interview I did with Many Books about my experience writing When It Rained at Hembry Castle, a sweet Victorian romance inspired by my love for Downton Abbey. Enjoy! * * * * * Meredith Allard fell in love with … Continue reading Charles Dickens Meets Downton Abbey: My Interview With Many Books
Researching the Victorian Era
Writers Can Watch TV and Call It Work There’s a joke I’ve seen on Pinterest, a cartoon of a writer watching TV. The character says, “I’m researching!” to the cynical-looking people standing nearby. For those of us who write fiction, we know that watching TV or movies, listening to music, or going for walks really … Continue reading Researching the Victorian Era