Tag Archives: historical romance

C is for Courtesan

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome to my latest “Alphabet Post.”  Today I’m talking about a certain kind of woman who lived in earlier centuries.  A woman of ill-repute–The Courtesan. First, the definition of courtesan from the OED, is “a prostitute, especially one with wealthy … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: 03/17/13 Betrothal: “Undue Attention”

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome back to the Weekend Writing Warriors again. I’m so enjoying seeing my old friends and finding new authors. Hope you all have a great hop! Today you get more from Betrothal, my medieval romance set in the 14th century.   In … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday: 03/16/13 Betrothal ~ “The Price of Honesty”

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome back to Sweet Saturday Sample!  All excerpts here are rated PG-13 or milder. I’m continuing with a sample from my medieval WIP, Time Enough to Love:  Book 1 ~ Betrothal. I got my edits yesterday and I’ve only got … Continue reading →

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B is for Bubonic Plague

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Probably not what you were thinking for the letter B.  What the heck does the plague have to do with romance novels? Well, the Bubonic Plague or Black Death was a very important part of the medieval period and helped … Continue reading →

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Interview Today with Grace Elliot and Hope’s Betrayal

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Tell us a little bit about your release. “Hope’s Betrayal” is a historical romance set against the background of smuggling on the south coast of England. Captain George Huntley is a man of honor, governed by his duty to King and country. … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Today: Rosanne Bittner’s Embrace the Wild Land

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

About Embrace the Wild Land {Book 4 ~ Savage Destiny Series} Not only do the developing Indian wars threaten to destroy the family dynasty Zeke and Abbie Monroe have begun to build together, but now the Civil War rears its … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: 03/10/13 Betrothal: “Something Amiss”

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome back to the Weekend Writing Warriors again. I’m so enjoying seeing my old friends and finding new authors. Hope you all have a great hop! Today you get more from Betrothal, my medieval romance set in the 14th century.   In … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday: 03/09/13 Betrothal ~ “Tongue-Tied”

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome back to Sweet Saturday Sample!  All excerpts here are rated PG-13 or milder. I’m continuing with a sample from my medieval WIP, Time Enough to Love:  Book 1 ~ Betrothal. My editor is over half-way through and sounds positive, … Continue reading →

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A is for Angelo’s

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

I’ve decided to start a new regular feature on Jenna’s Journal. I got the idea from an author on one of my loops who spoke of an alphabet challenge in April where you post something daily going alphabetically throughout the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday: 03/02/13 Betrothal ~ “The Choice”

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome back to Sweet Saturday Sample!  All excerpts here are rated PG-13 or milder. Here’s another sample from my medieval WIP, Time Enough to Love:  Book 1 ~ Betrothal. My editor is working hard on it, so I’m hoping for … Continue reading →

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