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Romance and Historical Romance with a Canadian Twist

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Category: Short story

A Valentine’s Day Short Story

February 11, 20224 Comments

For my blog post at Austen Authors this month, I have written a short story. Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and one of my favourite characters needs his own Happily Ever After. You can read my post here: https://www.austenauthors.net/a-valentines-day-short-story/ And here is the story. Enjoy! The Valentines Cards “I beg your pardon, sir, but … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Short Story

Tech Issues – Regency-Style

September 27, 2021Leave a comment

After a series of computer woes, I started wondering what tech issues might have plagued our Regency friends. Here is a short story for you. *** Hunsford, Easter time, 1812 The door slammed behind Fitzwilliam Darcy as he blew into his bedchamber like a gathering storm. Thunder all but followed him into the room, and … Continue reading Tech Issues – Regency-Style

Ye Gods! Austen in August

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Leave a comment

I'm delighted to be part of this year's Austen in August. This is a month of guest posts, roundtable conversations, give-aways, and all things fun and Austenesque at The Book Rat. I decided to pen a short story for readers to enjoy. It's a bit - or a lot - silly, and hopefully a lot … Continue reading Ye Gods! Austen in August

Valentine’s Day Flash Fiction: The Music Box

February 13, 2021February 16, 202153 Comments

Did you just read Jude Knight's lovely story, connected to her book When Dreams Come True in Storm & Shelter? Wasn't it lovely. Thanks for sharing that, as we go around our blog circle. For those who are starting with me, keep following the links at the end of the post, until you come back … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Flash Fiction: The Music Box

Masquerade – a short story

December 13, 202010 Comments

I had a great NaNo month and wrote a really fun novel that takes our dear couple just a bit out of their comfort zones and tosses a bit of Shakespeare into the mix, just for fun. The story came together well and I was almost finished my first round of edits when the inevitable … Continue reading Masquerade – a short story

Light a Flame

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Leave a comment

Once again this year, I am delighted to have a short story in an anthology published by The New Romance Café. The collection is called A Winter Romance, and all proceeds go to breast cancer research. All the stories are historical, and I have, again, written a story based around Chanukah. This time, my characters … Continue reading Light a Flame

What ho? A Mystery?

June 29, 2020July 1, 2020Leave a comment

I am doing some final edits on my first mystery in the Miss Mary Investigates series. Who is Miss Mary? Why, Mary Bennet! And her first case is a doozy, because her sister Elizabeth has been accused of murdering Mr. Collins! But Mary can't do it alone. She is whip-smart and hears all sorts of … Continue reading What ho? A Mystery?

A Short Story for Valentine’s Day: Fixing Emma

February 12, 20193 Comments

Part I Priya wrinkled her nose and threw the eReader down on the sofa cushion beside her. It bounced off the throw pillow and nearly fell onto the floor before she caught it. The eReader had been a Christmas present from her favourite uncle, part of a set of the latest electronic gadgets designed to … Continue reading A Short Story for Valentine’s Day: Fixing Emma

Boo! A special treat for Hallowe’en: Northanger Angst

October 27, 2018October 27, 20186 Comments

It's that spooky time of year! Catherine Morland has read all too much about ghoulies and ghosties and other such Gothic horrors, and she has let her imagination run away with her. Henry Tilney, her friend's brother and a young man whom she likes very well, has chastised her for her fancies, and she has … Continue reading Boo! A special treat for Hallowe’en: Northanger Angst

A Heart Ready for Love

February 14, 2018February 13, 20182 Comments

In honour of Valentine's Day, here is a short story about my new hero, Edward Gardiner, as he returns home after three years away from England. Although he is carrying with him a slightly bruised heart, he will discover—and in the strangest way too—that something wonderful lies in wait. A Heart Ready for Love Halifax … Continue reading A Heart Ready for Love

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History and Sources

When the story isn't enough, you can find some links for historical stuff here.
The War of 1812
The Regency Period in England

Music of the Times

I'm a musician, therefore I require music! Although some of my favourite pieces had not yet been composed at the time in which I set many of my novels, there is still a wealth of music to delight the ears. Concert-goers in the Regency period might have heard some of the following pieces.
Josef Haydn - Surprise Symphony
W.A. Mozart - Queen of the Night's Aria from Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) K. 620
Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet Op.18 no.1

Recent Blog Posts

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Other Authors to Love

A writer doesn't exist in a vacuum. Inspiration comes in the form of a community of like-minded authors, all of whom support and encourage each other so amazingly. Below is only a tiny sampling of my inspiration. Check out their websites and read their books. You won't be disappointed.
Sophia Meredith
Ginger Monette
Rose Fairbanks
Alexa Adams
Beth Massey
Barbara Silkstone

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