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Is On-Location Research Necessary for Creating an Authentic Book?

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This month I’m celebrating the release of my third lighthouse book, UNDAUNTED HOPE! While UNDAUNTED HOPE is connected to the first two books in the series, it’s also very easy to read as a stand-alone novel (at least that’s what readers who haven’t read any of the other books are telling me!). I’m super excited about this particular book because when I was in the process of writing it, I was … [Read more...]

Thanks to the Veterans

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According to the Office of Public Affairs, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day in November 1919 with the following words: To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed … [Read more...]

The Strangest Tradition of All: Witnessing a Marriage Consummation

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My new historical, Luther and Katharina has released. Reviews are pouring in and invariably readers are commenting on the strangeness of one particular tradition in the book: the witnessing of the betrothal night consummation. Witnessing of a marriage consummation? What is that? Essentially the newly married couple had sex in the presence of witnesses, usually with the bed curtains closed and … [Read more...]

A Trip to Merry England

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Sometimes life sends a happy detour your way. The first week of this month, I was in York, England for a professional conference. Eric and I had a direct flight in and out of Edinburgh (Hugely less expensive) so added a couple days to the end, so we could explore that beautiful city, too. It was a time filled with conference sessions and relaxing. Ambling and rambling around cities just to see … [Read more...]

Society, Snobbery, & Newport Society (Plus 2 Giveaways!)

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Jody here! Today I have the privilege of hosting fun and delightful author, Jen Turano! She has a new release this summer, In Good Company. I asked her to give us some of the inspiration behind her book which RT says is "Infused with humor, a healthy dose of romance and even a little mystery." Please join me today in welcoming Jen Turano! (And be sure to check out TWO awesome giveaways at the … [Read more...]

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