Historical Stuff

A Volcano, A Revolution and A Romance

Love vampires, time travel and sexy menages? Have you delved into the Kiss Across Time series yet? I recently finished Kiss Across Blades, which is where, finally, I got back to telling more about Neven’s, London’s and Remi’s story. This time I ended up in historical territory I have been edging into across a few books

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It’s International Chocolate Day!

It’s International Chocolate Day! I have a thing about chocolate. I have such a thing about chocolate that I have written it into my bio which appears inside every book I release. I am not the only romance writer who has a passion for chocolate. When the erotic romance publisher, Ellora’s Cave, was still in

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On’yer Mate! – Aussie Rules is 161 Years Old Today

I was not aware that Australian rules football was as old as that.  It is the oldest of the world’s major football codes.  The first AFL match was played in 1858 between Melbourne Grammar and Scotch College. The game was developed for adult players, with rules suited to the conditions. For example, smooth turf was

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Heritage Day.

Today is a provincial holiday marking the foundation of my adopted country and province, Alberta. If you’re in Alberta, enjoy the day.  I, of course will be celebrating by…writing!  🙂 Cheers, . Take my stories on a test run.  4 full novels free.  Sign up below. [More details here]

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Sexist Vintage Ads!

Vintage Ads So Sexist, They’re Offensive   The UK newspaper, The Telegraph, has a series of vintage advertisements that will take your breath away with their crude sexism. I look at them and think “but this was considered normal back then!” Holy cow, have we come a long way since.  There’s still light years to go,

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Today is Anzac Day

It must be because I grew up hearing the stories about what Australian and New Zealand troops achieved (and died achieving) during the First and Second World Wars, that Anzac Day tends to register in my consciousness more than Remembrance Day ever does, even living here in North America. Plus, too, this year I have

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Change In Facebook Live session times and Ask Me Anything (Really!)

Change In Facebook Live session times and Ask Me Anything (Really!) Tomorrow, I’m switching things up for a bit. I often get emails expressing regret because the Facebook Live sessions are scheduled at a time when readers can’t tune in live. As 2pm MDT on a weekday suits the majority of readers, in all time

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The Heroine Who Wouldn’t Behave Herself

The Heroine Who Wouldn’t Behave Herself If you watched last Monday’s Facebook Live, you’ll know that this week’s discussion is one I’ve put off for a couple of weeks: Military Careers When Soldiers Wore Swords. We love to adore the red-coated soldiers parading through our historical romances — just think of Rupert Friend in Pride &

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