Tag Archives: writing historical romance

Virginity Unmasked

As an author of historical romance, I find myself preoccupied with rather odd things to research at times.  Bathing, as I’ve commented on in an earlier post, ways to execute people, symptoms of the Bubonic Plague.  You know, fun stuff. … Continue reading

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Guest Author: Candice Gilmer~Rescuing Rapunzel

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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Back to School

I started back to school yesterday, after a summer mostly dedicated to writing.  If you asked me that question, “Are You Ready?”  I’d probably have said “No” two weeks ago.  I wanted to clear the decks, get one last full … Continue reading

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Here’s My Heart Contest

Good Morning and Happy Tuesday! Last week I held my Motorcycle Madness Contest and had a blast!  Everyone seemed to like my excerpt and three excited winners are now enjoying copies of Hog Wild. So today I decided to do … Continue reading

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