The misunderstood Roman Empress who willed her way to the top
A 1700-year-old bottle of wine "still drinkable"
Inside Alva Vanderbilt's party of the century (research for the WIP)
Paris's Missing Palace and the Making of the Louvre
Antique Dog Portraits in Photography
Trailblazing Female Artist/Botanist of the 17th Century
Things You Should Know About Zozobra (it's Fiestas time here in Santa Fe!)
Unseen Charles Dickens Letters
New adaptation of "A Gentleman in Moscow"
Happy (almost) middle of August! How is everyone doing in the summer heat? Looking forward to fall, like I am? (sweaters, bonfires, s'mores, Halloween!). In the meantime, here's some fun stuff to look at...
Sleep Next to a Scottish Castle close to whiskey, a music festival, and fairies
Interviews with the costume designer of "Eiffel" (can't wait to see this!)
14 classic book adaptations I'd like to see besides Jane Austen
Ernest Lubitsch Made the Hollywood Comedy Divine
I'm in the home stretch to turn in my latest WIP (A Manhattan Heiress Goes to Paris, out in March!) by Monday. While I work on that, here's some fun things to read...
10 Paris hotels with fantastic views
Well, it's been-- A Week, hasn't it?? Here are some things to read as you take a deep breath, have a cocktail, and start moving again. We are in this together!
The A is for Aphra Campaign (I love the story of Aphra Behn! More people need to hear of her...)
June 28 marked the anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria
And June 29 the burning of the original Globe Theater
Myth and poetry in early Medieval England (Beowulf!)
Time to read The Master and Margarita (imo, every time is the right time for this wild book!)
What it's like to attend Royal Ascot
In links, it's all Jubilee all the time! (almost)
The Childlike Joys of the Platinum Jubilee
The Charms of How To Steal A Million (my favorite caper movie!)
The Last Eccentrics of the English Estate
36 Times Princess Anne Was a Total Boss (in photos)
Prince Louis Steals the Show (Trooping the Color balcony)
Anne Boleyn's Coronation Procession
Old Lady Sleuths (my future career!)
For a Touch Of retro Whimsy, Restaurants Are Turning To Illustrated Menus
How To Create A Sissinghurst Style White Garden In Containers
Ten Romantic Places To Visit In London
The Winning Platinum Jubilee Pudding
Benefit Ukraine Auction (I have items up for auction here!)
Vintage Wedding Gowns Are More Popular Than Ever
Historical Novels Inspired By Real-Life Women
14th Century Sarcophagus Found at Notre Dame
Why We Still Love William Morris
All Creatures Great And Small's James Herriott Is A Real Romantic Hero
The Suffragette Who Turned Society Ladies Into Greek Goddesses
How "Vikings Valhalla Actor Leo Suter Turned Into A Warrior (I am obsessed with this show right now!!!)
A little late in the weekend, but better late than never!!! I hope you all had a lovely holiday season. I've finally put the decorations away, and am digging out to try and concentrate on writing the new book. In the meantime, here are a few fun reads I've come across lately...
Legendary Nights With The Bright Young Things
The Duchess of Cambridge Turns 40!
Everyone Is Dressing Like A Bookstore Regular
The Great Sidney Poitier Passed Away
The Last Letter Of Mary Queen Of Scots
Walt Disney Borrowed From 18th Century France For Princess Culture
When Montmartre Was Harlem On The Seine
An Intimate Glimpse Of Frida Kahlo's Blue House
Santa Fe's La Fonda On The Plaza Turns 100 (I used this gorgeous place a lot in my Santa Fe 1920s Mysteries!)
When "getting back to normal" can feel terrifying
A lost Italian village emerges after 70 years underwater
Hidden inscriptions discovered in Anne Bolyen's Prayer Book
Princess Beatrice is expecting her first baby! Congratulations
Brooches are making a style comeback, yay!
