Diversions
Crimson Rose Book Club Starts Tuesday!
Hi, all! Just a reminder that the first meeting of Crimson Rose Book Club convenes here, this Tuesday, January 6th. I’ll be posting some questions from the Crimson Rose readers’ guide, and then it’s over to you for thoughts, comments, and questions. See you back here tomorrow for the third installment of the Selwick Christmas…
Read MoreA Very Selwick Christmas: Chapter Two
Welcome back to our ongoing Selwick Serial (doesn’t that sound like it should be an old-time radio program, with people clopping things together in the background for sound effects?). If you haven’t yet read Chapter One, just click here. Without further ado, Chapter Two….
Read MoreA Very Selwick Christmas: Chapter One
Welcome to our first installment of An Entirely Gratuitous Selwick Christmas Novella (hmm, really must think of a catchier title). Back in 1803, it’s Christmas Eve. At the Uppington estate in Kent, all the usual suspects are gathering….
Read MoreA Bonus Novella for You
I’m a little behind with my gift giving this year. Many a month ago, I had the grand idea of writing a short story about Amy and Richard’s first Christmas together and presenting it here, on the website, as a holiday gift to you, my readers. The Temptation of the Night Jasmine opens at Girdings…
Read MoreIn the Meantime….
For those who are interested in a wee dram of procrastination, I posted today on History Hoydens about Bonnie Prince Charlie, and more specifically on whether or not he deserves that oh so bonnie reputation he has managed to carry down with him through the ages. (Check out the comments section for a discussion of…
Read MoreThe Thing About Tuesdays
Like all good things, the Tuesday trivia contests had to come to an end (especially since I had run out of advance copies of Night Jasmine). But I find that Tuesday lacks a certain zing without the excuse to hang out here on the Pink Carnation page. So, for the month of January, every Tuesday…
Read MoreJust For Fun
Courtesy of Smart Bitches Trashy Books, a link to the Regency Dress-Up Doll, a full array of costume for both hero and heroine, including that most vital of accessories for any good Regency hero– a black mask. Purple Gentian, anyone?
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
I’m baaaaack!!!! First off, a huge thanks to the talented and brilliant Brooke who so deftly ran the Tuesday Trivia contest for me while I was off on my top secret research mission (despite the, cough, insinuations about the purpose of my trip. Hmph). Thank you, Brookiefly, for minding the homefront! And congrats to Amy,…
Read MoreFirst Tuesday Winner!
Hi, all! Henrietta’s stuffed animal is, indeed, Bunny-the-Bunny. Bunny’s long ears must be burning after all those mentions of his name last night. But, hey, that’s what happens when you’re the Official Stuffed Animal of The Most Popular Pink Carnation Character (TM). As a side note, I was terribly touched that so many people remembered…
Read MoreFirst Tuesday Trivia Contest
My little sister called me up last night, crowing over being the most popular Pink Carnation character. When pressed, Brooke admitted that she might not actually be Henrietta, but insisted the relationship was near enough as to make very little difference. In honor of Henrietta (yes, Brooke, that’s Henrietta), here’s this week’s Pink Carnation trivia…
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