Category Archives: On History

H is for Haggis

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

I am sure there are many things H could stand for, but as I was searching for a topic this week I thought I might want to change things up a bit.  And for no reason at all Haggis–that peculiar … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Candice Gilmer~Rescuing Rapunzel

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Today I’m welcoming fellow Lyrical Press author,Candice Gilmer, to Jenna’s Journal.  Since last year with the release of my fractured fairy tale, I’ve been fascinated by fairy tales as a romance trope.  Candice’s newest release takes advantage of this trope, … Continue reading →

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Thief of Hearts: The Many Faces of Robin Hood

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jenna Jaxon

One of the most romantic figures in literature has to be the infamous outlaw of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood.  Based on a real outlaw of the 12th century, who did apparently resist unfair laws and practices of the king, the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s In the Past

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jenna Jaxon

We all know about how to celebrate New Year’s Eve, right?  Parties, Times Square, watching the ball drop, drinking champagne, dancing until the wee hours.  But did they celebrate the same way in 18th century England? This question came up … Continue reading →

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