Historical Romance Novel Newsletter

Links for 2009-10-21 [del.icio.us]

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

How Mortgage Loans Work
Amy's site is more than just a set of listings. There is a lot of free information for anyone who wants to move into the Lake Mary, Heathrow, Orlando, and surrounding areas of Florida.

Links for 2008-09-24 [del.icio.us]

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:16:00 +0000

Visit Rosalind Laker at: http://www.rosalindlaker.com In 18th century Holland, after the tulip trade boom, the Dutch people turn their interests and their hearts to artists such as Rembrandt and Franz Halls. Hendrick Visser is a student of art under Franz Hall. The sale of his paintings would earn him a comfortable living were it not for his compulsive gambling and incessant drinking. His...

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Links for 2008-08-21 [del.icio.us]

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Three Common Mistake: Internet Business Survival
This is one of the best articles I've seen on this topic
The Facts About Professional Logo Design
This is one of the best articles I've seen on this topic. I never realized that so much goes into a logo - and that it can have such an impact on sales.

The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:45:00 +0000

Visit Christopher Gortner at: http://www.cwgortner.com In 15th century Spain, Juana 1 of Castile is born the second daughter of Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon whose marriage united the two kingdoms, but it was her mother who possessed the most power and greatest influence. Beneath the intensity of her politically shrewd mother, the serious, introverted Juana grew...

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The Spiritualist by Megan Chance

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:43:00 +0000

On a cold night in January of 1957, at her husband Peter’s request, a highly sceptical Evelyn Atherton reluctantly attends a séance with him. Peter’s interest in spirit circles was born from the need to reach out to his dead mother. Evie wanted no part of the new craze where society’s elite paid great sums of money to commune with the dead through self-proclaimed mediums, or swindlers. Having...

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The Witch's Trinity by Erika Mailman

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:40:00 +0000

In the 16th century, a great famine ravages the town of Tierkinddorf, Germany. As the villagers slowly starve, a ruthless Dominican friar arrives. He has been on a mission, travelling from location to location to town to purge Germany of witches. The villagers are desperate to blame the famine on someone or something. Gude, an old woman, lives with her only son, Jost the miller, his wife...

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Mozart's Sister by Rita Charbonnier

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:09:00 +0000

Maria Anna Mozart, beloved nicknamed Nannerl, was the elder and only sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As children, both were considered gifted musical prodigies and their father, Leopold, arranged tours to display their talents to the masses in the grandest capitals of Europe. Both children could play the most challenging pieces and could compose into notes any song they heard. They enjoyed...

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Nefertiti by Michelle Moran

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:28:00 +0000

Visit Michelle Moran at: http://www.michellemoran.com In the eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt (1351 to 1331 B.C.) one woman, Nefertiti, rises to power and infamy in the annals of history. The story of Nefertiti’s life unfolds through the voice of her younger sister, Mutnodjmet. Nefertiti is beautiful, ruthless and narcissistic who seeks affluence and supremacy. Mutnodjmet, the younger...

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Links for 2008-06-07 [del.icio.us]

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Great Review on Paypal
great site to read author interviews by published authors
Inspired Author
A great learning portal for anyone who wants to learn how to get published, or get paid to write. A great member's blog with fun moderators
Social Bookmarking Links and Tips
This is an excellent look at the relationship between bookmarking and search engine placement. The goal is not target, but building an organic traffic generation campaign.

Vengeance is Mine by Brandy Purdy

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:37:00 +0000

Visit Brandy Purdy at: http://www.brandypurdy.com In 16th century England, when Henry VIII reigns as king, Lady Jane (nee Rochford) Boleyn falls madly in love with her new husband, George Boleyn. But Jane becomes obsessively convinced that George carries a torch for another woman – his sister Anne Boleyn, second wife of the king. Anne Boleyn becomes the object of her scorn. As the pressure...

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The Confession of Piers Gaveston by Brandy Purdy

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Sat, 31 May 2008 04:58:00 +0000

Visit Brandy Purdy at: http://www.brandypurdy.com The Confession of Piers Gaveston is the tale of a true person who died in the early 14th century. He was a very close companion to King Edward II. So close, in fact, rumors still abound that they were actual lovers. Piers Gaveston literally rises from the ashes into the highest realm of the English empire because his good looks, arrogance,...

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The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:38:00 +0000

Visit Christopher Gortner at: http://www.cwgortner.com In 15th century Spain, Juana 1 of Castile is born the second daughter of Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon whose marriage united the two kingdoms, but it was her mother who possessed the most power and greatest influence. Beneath the intensity of her politically shrewd mother, the serious, introverted Juana grew into...

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Book Review - My Lady's Treasure by Catherine Kean

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Visit Catherine Kean at: http://www.catherinekean.com During the winter of 1192 in England, Lady Faye Rivellaux and her friend, Elayne Lorvais, married to Lord Torr Lorvais, and their eighteen month old daughter Angeline, often enjoyed picnics by the river. On an idyllic day, little Angeline discovers a valuable chalice buried beneath some mud and rocks. Recognizing its immense value, aye and...

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Book Review - The Secret Magdalene by Ki Longfellow

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:22:00 +0000

In the 1st century A.D., 10 year old Mariamne recovers from a strange illness which has left her with the gift of prophecy. Whenever she sees the future, she is possessed of a voice not her own. Born into a life of priviledge, Mariamne and her sister Salome, develop an interest in the occult through a friend of their father, Josephus of Arimathaea. The two girls dream adventure and traveling...

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Writing Contest For Everyone

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:44:00 +0000

Here is a writing contest that everyone should consider. The Robert A. HeinleinCentennial Short Story Contest Three prizes will be given for the best original short storiesreflecting the spirit, ideas, and philosophies of Robert AnsonHeinlein. $5,000 first prize$2,000 second prize$1,000 third prize If you want a short declaration of who the man was and his works, then go to this link...

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Do All Writers Have a Dark Side?

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:56:00 +0000

I have a lot of people act shocked when they hear that I have a dark side. Others do not. They see beneath the veneer through my stories which always contain a war, abandonment, betrayal, pathogen epidemics. As sweet as my stories are, they are not fantasy. I write horror stories for podcasts under a pseudonym. I keep this one private. I do not want my historical readers to lose their ideal of...

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The Venetian Mask by Rosalind Laker

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:52:00 +0000

Eighteenth century Venice is an era of decadence and sin, intrigue and corruption, illicit romance and dark secrets. Carnivale and the wearing of opulent masks make hiding while in public easy. Trysts and illicit encounters abound. Danger and violence lurk around any chosen corner. Under this magnificent and glamorous backdrop, the lives of three young girls, Adrianna, Elena, and Marietta,...

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Her Shadowed Heart by Anne Whitfield

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:26:00 +0000

In Yorkshire England in the year 1864, Anna Thornton is the eldest child of wealthy parents. She is wildly independent, empathetic and kind to the servants, and much beloved by all – except for her own mother. Anna does not understand why her mother is so cold and indifferent towards her. Anna believes her mother hates her. Matt Cowan is a man of means who owns and operates rich mines in...

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A Tarnished Heart by Leslie Dicken

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:45:00 +0000

In Victorian England, Lizzie Parker wants to keep her life simple and uncomplicated. She loves the people of her village, tending her garden, and caring for her aging father, the local pastor. She falls in love with her father’s curate, but her father has grander hopes for his only daughter. He arranges for her to go to London to participate in the decadent Season with the man who broke her...

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Is Victorian Erotica Making a Come Back?

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:42:00 +0000

Many people think that this is a new genre -wrong. The Gothic genre blended with French Erotica and grew into Victoria Erotica. In fact, we are still on the 'light' side of what constituted Victorian erotica. I am not sure many of today's writers want to delve into the psychotic states of the human mind to explore what happens when madness melds with passion. Today's dark genres, such as...

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Book Review - Thief's Desire by Isabo Kelly

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:22:00 +0000

Thief’s Desire by Isabo Kelly In the mystical kingdom of Karasnia, Victoria Flash, abandoned in childhood, is a street smart thief and a gambler of exceptional talent. When she wins a large amount of money at a card game against Big Charlie, the leader of a rival gang, his wrath forces her into hiding. By accident, she encounters the handsome and intriguing Jacob Marin, a general of the...

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Book Review - The Reluctant Queen by Jean Plaidy

noreply@blogger.com (History and Women) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:01:00 +0000

In 15th century England, Lady Anne Neville is the daughter of the Earl of Warwick, a wealthy, ambition man with the influence to determine kingship. The War of the Roses, a war between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England has ended. The Lancastrians demand to reinstate the elderly and insane King Henry VI lost. Anne’s father’s support won the throne for the young,...

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Free 2 Hour Chat: How To Become a Famous Author

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:40:00 +0000

We are doing a few major workshops for Small Press Month. We are hosting one of our biggest workshops this week. Place: www.inspiredauthor.com (click the chat-room button at the top of the page. Time: 7 - 9 eastern (come when you can) Membership: none needed - just enter your screen name and enter Katie Adams Katie Adams is a highly successful grant writer. In fact, she obtained over $12...

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Small Press Month: All Authors Need a Fan Base

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Attracting visitors to a website can be difficult. It goes far beyond putting your name out and giving people an invitation to visit your main website. They will not visit to join a newsletter or read your website. There are several ways to get people to visit a website: 1. Share your space with Visitors. Let them tell stories, write a scene for your characters, join in a 'continued story' by...

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Share Your Grandfather's Story With the World

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:15:00 +0000

The inspiration for The Pledge came from stories my grandfather told me. His stories went far beyond life lessons and relating family history. They inspired me. They made me the person I am today. I have read a lot of stories, but for some reason, the stories that grandfathers tell us are the best. Tell me your story. I will publish some of them into my newsletter. Others will be published...

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Small Press Month:

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:15:00 +0000

March is PMA's small press month. I've been writing a series of posts designed to help readers find authors and 'stay in touch' so they are notified of new books when they are released. For more information, visit my website at www.writer-writer.com or to read the whole series of articles, then visit www.enspirenpress.blogspot.com The secret to building a fan base is to entice visitors to your...

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Free Author Promotion Workshop: Three Famous Speakers

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:56:00 +0000

We had a great chat on promotion last night. There were a lot of things covered, and we had the author of one of the top SELLING BOOKS book on Amazon (3 days on Amazon and in the top 50 000). Nikki gave us some excellent tips and advice. We also explained the difference between promotion by spamming your name, and promotion by Branding. After 2 hours, there were still questions, so I decided to...

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Regency Debutantes: a Feast of Fictional Heroines

noreply@blogger.com (WHAM! - It says it all) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:07:00 +0000

The Regency debutante comes in very handy for authors like me, even though she is as individual as the writers who create her. She can appear in just about all shapes and sizes--within a framework of having the ability to attract "Mr. Right," of course. (In other words, she can be anything as long as it's attractive enough for the purposes of a romance.) Half the fun of a Regency (or any...

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