Author Archives: Jenna Jaxon

Seaside Fashions of the 19th Century

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Originally posted on Mimi Matthews:
“The close of the London and Parisian Season has now arrived, and the Fashionable World has sought the invigorating breezes of the Seaside…” The Ladies’ Monthly Magazine, 1869. (Individual Images via LACMA, V&A, and the…

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Dream Come True: I Have an Agent!

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

I’ve been working toward getting an agent to represent my books for seven years, almost since I started writing. And in April, my dream actually came true—just when I wasn’t expecting it! I’d finally finished a major revision of my … Continue reading →

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Medieval Monday: Ambush! in Knight of Runes by Ruth A. Casie

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Conflict/Confrontation is our theme for this round of Medieval Monday! Please welcome this week’s guest Ruth Casie with her romance Knight of Runes Excerpt: England ~ May, 1605 I should not have stayed away from the Manor so long. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors ~ 5/01/16 Only Scandal Will Do~ Locked or Unlocked?

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

This is the last Sunday that Only Scandal Will Do is “Book of the Month” so I’ve put up a final 10 more lines from my Georgian romance. Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam has been kidnapped and auctioned in a brothel to the highest bidder, a … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be A Perfectionist AND A Writer?

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Found this post in my inbox this morning and thought I would share it. Been there, done that! From Writers In the Storm: Google “perfectionism” and “writers” and you’d think perfectionism was a deadly disease. Pages pop up offering tips … Continue reading →

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Medieval Monday: Will the Better Man Win? ~ The Highlander’s French Bride by Cathy MacRae

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Conflict/Confrontation is our theme for this round of Medieval Monday! Please welcome this week’s guest Cathy McCrae with her romance The Highlander’s French Bride Excerpt: Horses whinnied, sensing danger in the air, but the people about her remained silent, anticipation … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors ~ 4/24/16 Only Scandal Will Do~ Safe at Last

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Only Scandal Will Do is April’s “Book of the Month” so I’ve put up 10 more lines from my Georgian romance. Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam has been kidnapped and auctioned in a brothel to the highest bidder, a masked man she is now trying to … Continue reading →

Party Tonight! Introducing Romancing Yesteryear

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Just recently I joined a new historicals group called Romancing Yesteryear. Historical romance writers Mairi Norris, Beppie Harrison, Barbara Bettis, Cathy MacRae, Katherine Bone, Donna Hatch and myself are dedicated to honing our craft and promoting our works for your reading pleasure. … Continue reading →

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Pleasure for Sale: The House of Pleasure Series On Sale by Jenna Jaxon

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Originally posted on Nights of Passion:
I’m very happy to announce that both books in my House of Pleasure series now on sale! Only Scandal Will Do and Only Marriage Will Do, both set in Georgian England, are currently on…

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Author Interview with Juli D. Revezzo and Watchmaker’s Heart

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Jenna Jaxon

Today I’m interviewing guest author and friend Juli D. Revezzo about her new release Watchmaker’s Heart. Tell us a little bit about your new release, Juli. Watchmaker’s Heart is about a young woman, in late 19th century Britain who fancies herself an … Continue reading →