Amanda Shalaby and I have been Crimson Romance “sisters” since our first books were published one month apart. Like childhood friends, authors who debuted with me will always have a special place in my heart. Welcome, Amanda. Tell us about the book you’ve written. Kingsley Manor: The Complete Series is a neat little package of my very first published book, Rhianna, and its sequel, Audra. In the first novel, Rhianna Braden finds the enigmatic Lord Guilford Kingsley on her doorstep. He escorts her to Kingsley Manor, where family secrets and scandals begin to unfold until Rhianna is forced to make Read More
Tag: Regency
Crossing The Pond
My friend, Becky Lower, loves writing American historical romance novels as much as I do. I’ve enjoyed every one of her books, and I’m so pleased she is visiting me today. Welcome, Becky. Tell us about your new venture. When I first began to write novels, I hadn’t done too much research into the genres that sell best. I just knew what I loved to read–American historicals and English romances. I cut my teeth on Laura Ingalls Wilder and later on The Kent Family Chronicles by John Jakes, but I also loved reading about English aristocracy with the Cotillion balls, Read More
A Partridge, A Pear Tree and Three French…Inns? A Sweet Regency
Patricia Kiyono is dedicated to her craft. I know this because I’ve had the opportunity to work with her in brainstorming sessions and writing sprints. Her pursuit of excellence is evident in her books. I am so pleased to welcome Patricia to my blog today. Patricia, talk about the books you’ve written. What was the first seed of an idea you had for your book? How did it develop? The first idea for Three French Inns came about because of the popularity of The Partridge and the Peartree, followed by Two Tutor Doves. I decided to continue the series, and Read More
Secrets and Mystery Shroud the Romance of Amanda Shalaby’s Bleddyn Hall
Talk about the book you’ve written. What was the first seed of an idea you had for your book? How did it develop? Bleddyn Hall was just itching to be put down in writing. The entire main storyline came to me in an hour and a half epiphany. I still remember sitting at my writing desk and just being hit with it … I think at one point, my husband came over to ask if I was OK and I shooed him away. It was quite an experience! Here is the back cover blurb: After a whirlwind romance during the Read More