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Seattle Readers ~ Here's your Passport to Romance!

October 9, 2017 | Fun Stuff, Romance in Seattle, Seattle, Writing Life | 1 comment

The annual Passport to Romance reader appreciation event hosted by the Greater Seattle RWA chapter will be October 14, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at the Bellevue Westin.

This event is free and open to the public. Authors from all romance genres will be on hand to mix and mingle with readers and stuff their goodie bags with swag and giveaways. Readers can also meet some of the industries most popular — and hottest! — cover models!

Check this list of participating authors to see which of your favorites will be there.

Unfortunately, I won’t be attending this year, but I am a proud sponsor of Passport to Romance! I hope you’ll attend and post some pictures with your favorite Seattle romance authors!

Regency Life: The Druggett

October 2, 2017 | History & Research, Regency Life & Times | Leave A Comment

We have plenty of ways to clean carpets and rugs now, but in Regency times, small rugs would be put down on top of the nicer rugs to protect them, especially during meal times. These were called crumb cloths or “druggets.” What do you think of the drugget in this Regency painting?

Regency Fashion: The Shawl

September 25, 2017 | History & Research, Regency Life & Times | Leave A Comment

With the change from summer to fall, a lot of us begin to get out our clothes for cooler weather. In Regency times, shawls were popular in the fall temperatures. Do you have a favorite fall fashion trend?

Regency Dance

September 21, 2017 | History & Research, Regency Life & Times | Leave A Comment

Did you ever do the Macarena? The electric slide? Choreographed dancing happens a lot less now than it used to. During the Regency, the Cotillion was one of the popular dances at balls. Do you have a favorite dance or go-to dance move?

If the video doesn’t load for you, try it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElptopGToUk

Inspired Words ~ Retreating to Orcas Island to Write

September 21, 2017 | Fun Stuff, Seattle, Writing Life | Leave A Comment

Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands, which are located north of Seattle. It is a charming mix of nature and villages, arts and outdoors.

I love escaping to Orcas Island for a time-out. I’m able to rest, relax, enjoy nature and nurture my creativity. My words are always inspired when written on Orcas Island.

One of my favorite places to visit is Doe Bay Winery.

This is the wonderful view from the island.

Every day on my morning hike there was a new message found in the woods.

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