Donkey Poll Winner
Jane and Jack are still debating the proper naming of a donkey (i.e. Jack doesn’t understand why it needs one), but their author is very grateful for all the wonderful donkey name suggestions. When the finished book appears, you may recognize some of those names in the text…. In the meantime, the winner of the…
Read MoreHappy Valentine's Day!
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s my traditional Valentine’s Day post: a piece I wrote way back in 2009, for the (now defunct) All-A-Blog. “You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you….” They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. With that as my excuse, I plan…
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up
I’ve been in Pink XII lockdown, so there hasn’t been much in the way of leisure reading. But I want to know what you’ve been reading! What have you been reading this week? p.s. Apologies for not having announced a Donkey Poll winner yet! I’ll pick– and announce– a winner on Sunday.
Read MoreA Guest Post From Rachel
Welcome to the first of the Pink Anniversary guest posts! Rachel was kind enough to share her memories and thoughts about the Pink series, and so, without further ado, I’m going to turn the podium over to Rachel for a trip down Pink memory lane…. I am so honored to have a guest post on…
Read MoreTeaser Tuesday, Poll, and Give-Away
Isn’t it nice when multiple things roll into one? As I continue to work on The Lure of the Moonflower, Jack and Jane have, somewhat unexpectedly, acquired a donkey. (It was a surprise for the donkey, too.) The donkey needs a name. Henrietta thinks we should call him Donkey-the-donkey. Miles votes for Ginger. Miss Gwen…
Read MoreIf You Like….
Since this is Pink Anniversary month, if you like The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, you’ll probably like…. — The Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy: the original flower-named spy. His exploits are a generation earlier than those of the Carnation, during the Terror, but the same spirit prevails. — Scaramouche, by Rafael Sabatini. Like…
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up
I’ve had my head down over Pink XII (send good writing vibes, all!), but this is what I’ve been reading in those early-in-the-morning and late-at-night snippets of time: — Jennifer Robson’s After the War Is Over, a lovely story of lost love found and class barriers overcome in post World War I England. — Patricia…
Read MoreAnniversary Mug Winner
Thank you so much for sharing your stories and memories with me! As I work on the final book in the Pink Carnation series, it means so much to me that you’ve been with me on this unexpected– and sometimes rather twisty– journey. And now, getting back to business, the winner of the Pink Carnation…
Read MoreNew Jersey: Tonight!
Are you in New Jersey? Sarah MacLean, Jennifer Robson, and I will be chatting about historical fiction (and whatever else pops into our heads) at the B&N in the Brunswick Square Mall at 7:00 tonight. We had a ridiculous amount of fun together on Saturday night– so come and join us for Round Two! Here…
Read MoreTeaser Tuesday: Pink XII, The Plot Less Traveled
There are some books which open easily. The characters go along with whatever the initial premise is and the pieces fall into place– at least for a time. (Don’t worry; if they’re easy earlier they get tough later. It’s the way it goes.) Others just won’t start. There’s something just… off about the opening sequence.…
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