The Wench anthology will be here soon! As a first step, the prologue is available now.
On Wednesday we'll be sharing some of the process of creating this anthology, but the prologue was the last bit. Our editor thought we needed an introduction and as I was the one with a bit of time I created it from the point of view of my enigmatic heroine, Miss Clio Finch.
Let us know what you think.
Is it intriguing?
Do you like the idea of stories woven around one event?
How do you feel about Christmas anthologies in general? Are there too many, not enough, or like Goldilock's chair, is it just right? And does anyone else have pantomime as an essential Christmas memory?
Happy Sunday,
Jo
Adore the prologue. And I do have a weakness for the Xmas anthologies. I have a shelf full of the Signet and Zebra regency ones that I bought over the years and re-read every so often.
Adore the prologue. And I do have a weakness for the Xmas anthologies. I have a shelf full of the Signet and Zebra regency ones that I bought over the years and re-read every so often.
Adore the prologue. And I do have a weakness for the Xmas anthologies. I have a shelf full of the Signet and Zebra regency ones that I bought over the years and re-read every so often.
Adore the prologue. And I do have a weakness for the Xmas anthologies. I have a shelf full of the Signet and Zebra regency ones that I bought over the years and re-read every so often.
Adore the prologue. And I do have a weakness for the Xmas anthologies. I have a shelf full of the Signet and Zebra regency ones that I bought over the years and re-read every so often.
The have read the netgalley arc I’m on the last story ! I love it ! I love these anthologies! The different perspectives and knowing the story of everyone surrounding nding the event 10 star anthology!!
The have read the netgalley arc I’m on the last story ! I love it ! I love these anthologies! The different perspectives and knowing the story of everyone surrounding nding the event 10 star anthology!!
The have read the netgalley arc I’m on the last story ! I love it ! I love these anthologies! The different perspectives and knowing the story of everyone surrounding nding the event 10 star anthology!!
The have read the netgalley arc I’m on the last story ! I love it ! I love these anthologies! The different perspectives and knowing the story of everyone surrounding nding the event 10 star anthology!!
The have read the netgalley arc I’m on the last story ! I love it ! I love these anthologies! The different perspectives and knowing the story of everyone surrounding nding the event 10 star anthology!!
OK, This is NOT fair! I never want to wait for any of the Word Wench writings to be issued. And this prolog is SUCH a teaser. (Picture an 88-year-old baby sitting on the floor, drumming her heels, and screaming: “I don’t want to wait. I want it now. Now, Now, NOW!”)
That is one very intriguing prologue.
OK, This is NOT fair! I never want to wait for any of the Word Wench writings to be issued. And this prolog is SUCH a teaser. (Picture an 88-year-old baby sitting on the floor, drumming her heels, and screaming: “I don’t want to wait. I want it now. Now, Now, NOW!”)
That is one very intriguing prologue.
OK, This is NOT fair! I never want to wait for any of the Word Wench writings to be issued. And this prolog is SUCH a teaser. (Picture an 88-year-old baby sitting on the floor, drumming her heels, and screaming: “I don’t want to wait. I want it now. Now, Now, NOW!”)
That is one very intriguing prologue.
OK, This is NOT fair! I never want to wait for any of the Word Wench writings to be issued. And this prolog is SUCH a teaser. (Picture an 88-year-old baby sitting on the floor, drumming her heels, and screaming: “I don’t want to wait. I want it now. Now, Now, NOW!”)
That is one very intriguing prologue.
OK, This is NOT fair! I never want to wait for any of the Word Wench writings to be issued. And this prolog is SUCH a teaser. (Picture an 88-year-old baby sitting on the floor, drumming her heels, and screaming: “I don’t want to wait. I want it now. Now, Now, NOW!”)
That is one very intriguing prologue.
I believe I found you in a Christmas anthology way back when. I love them. It’s a great way to find new authors.
I believe I found you in a Christmas anthology way back when. I love them. It’s a great way to find new authors.
I believe I found you in a Christmas anthology way back when. I love them. It’s a great way to find new authors.
I believe I found you in a Christmas anthology way back when. I love them. It’s a great way to find new authors.
I believe I found you in a Christmas anthology way back when. I love them. It’s a great way to find new authors.
I loved it, only thing wrong was now I have to wait for the book to actually come out. I love Christmas anthologies, at least historical ones set preferably in the Regency period of history. Jo I’m looking forward to reading all of these stories, and know I’ll love yours.
I loved it, only thing wrong was now I have to wait for the book to actually come out. I love Christmas anthologies, at least historical ones set preferably in the Regency period of history. Jo I’m looking forward to reading all of these stories, and know I’ll love yours.
I loved it, only thing wrong was now I have to wait for the book to actually come out. I love Christmas anthologies, at least historical ones set preferably in the Regency period of history. Jo I’m looking forward to reading all of these stories, and know I’ll love yours.
I loved it, only thing wrong was now I have to wait for the book to actually come out. I love Christmas anthologies, at least historical ones set preferably in the Regency period of history. Jo I’m looking forward to reading all of these stories, and know I’ll love yours.
I loved it, only thing wrong was now I have to wait for the book to actually come out. I love Christmas anthologies, at least historical ones set preferably in the Regency period of history. Jo I’m looking forward to reading all of these stories, and know I’ll love yours.
I love christmas anthologies. I have bought many of the earlier ones over the years and re-read them every christmas. Can’t wait for this one to arrive in the mail (pre-ordered). There are not enough of them.
I love christmas anthologies. I have bought many of the earlier ones over the years and re-read them every christmas. Can’t wait for this one to arrive in the mail (pre-ordered). There are not enough of them.
I love christmas anthologies. I have bought many of the earlier ones over the years and re-read them every christmas. Can’t wait for this one to arrive in the mail (pre-ordered). There are not enough of them.
I love christmas anthologies. I have bought many of the earlier ones over the years and re-read them every christmas. Can’t wait for this one to arrive in the mail (pre-ordered). There are not enough of them.
I love christmas anthologies. I have bought many of the earlier ones over the years and re-read them every christmas. Can’t wait for this one to arrive in the mail (pre-ordered). There are not enough of them.
There are never enough Regency Christmas anthologies. I so look forward to this one, the teaser is very intriguing.
There are never enough Regency Christmas anthologies. I so look forward to this one, the teaser is very intriguing.
There are never enough Regency Christmas anthologies. I so look forward to this one, the teaser is very intriguing.
There are never enough Regency Christmas anthologies. I so look forward to this one, the teaser is very intriguing.
There are never enough Regency Christmas anthologies. I so look forward to this one, the teaser is very intriguing.
Hi ladies,
I came across THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL while researching holiday romances for my upcoming column in the holiday edition of BTS eMag. I’d like to feature it in the column as what to read this holiday season. Best of luck on this delicious anthology!
Hi ladies,
I came across THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL while researching holiday romances for my upcoming column in the holiday edition of BTS eMag. I’d like to feature it in the column as what to read this holiday season. Best of luck on this delicious anthology!
Hi ladies,
I came across THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL while researching holiday romances for my upcoming column in the holiday edition of BTS eMag. I’d like to feature it in the column as what to read this holiday season. Best of luck on this delicious anthology!
Hi ladies,
I came across THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL while researching holiday romances for my upcoming column in the holiday edition of BTS eMag. I’d like to feature it in the column as what to read this holiday season. Best of luck on this delicious anthology!
Hi ladies,
I came across THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL while researching holiday romances for my upcoming column in the holiday edition of BTS eMag. I’d like to feature it in the column as what to read this holiday season. Best of luck on this delicious anthology!
I’m glad you enjoyed the prologue, Amy.
I’m glad you enjoyed the prologue, Amy.
I’m glad you enjoyed the prologue, Amy.
I’m glad you enjoyed the prologue, Amy.
I’m glad you enjoyed the prologue, Amy.
LOL, Sue! Just a couple of weeks until it’s available. 🙂
LOL, Sue! Just a couple of weeks until it’s available. 🙂
LOL, Sue! Just a couple of weeks until it’s available. 🙂
LOL, Sue! Just a couple of weeks until it’s available. 🙂
LOL, Sue! Just a couple of weeks until it’s available. 🙂
It is, Mary. That’s the pleasure of a good anthology.
It is, Mary. That’s the pleasure of a good anthology.
It is, Mary. That’s the pleasure of a good anthology.
It is, Mary. That’s the pleasure of a good anthology.
It is, Mary. That’s the pleasure of a good anthology.
Thanks, Molly. It’s not too long till September 29th. 🙂
Thanks, Molly. It’s not too long till September 29th. 🙂
Thanks, Molly. It’s not too long till September 29th. 🙂
Thanks, Molly. It’s not too long till September 29th. 🙂
Thanks, Molly. It’s not too long till September 29th. 🙂
Thanks for pre-ordering, Jenny. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for pre-ordering, Jenny. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for pre-ordering, Jenny. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for pre-ordering, Jenny. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for pre-ordering, Jenny. I hope you enjoy it.
There do seem to be fewer Christmas anthologies, don’t there? I hope this one fills the gap.
There do seem to be fewer Christmas anthologies, don’t there? I hope this one fills the gap.
There do seem to be fewer Christmas anthologies, don’t there? I hope this one fills the gap.
There do seem to be fewer Christmas anthologies, don’t there? I hope this one fills the gap.
There do seem to be fewer Christmas anthologies, don’t there? I hope this one fills the gap.
Hi Sandra. Do you need anything from us to feature the anthology in BTS? It is special. I’m not sure there’s been another that weaves the stories together so cleverly.
Hi Sandra. Do you need anything from us to feature the anthology in BTS? It is special. I’m not sure there’s been another that weaves the stories together so cleverly.
Hi Sandra. Do you need anything from us to feature the anthology in BTS? It is special. I’m not sure there’s been another that weaves the stories together so cleverly.
Hi Sandra. Do you need anything from us to feature the anthology in BTS? It is special. I’m not sure there’s been another that weaves the stories together so cleverly.
Hi Sandra. Do you need anything from us to feature the anthology in BTS? It is special. I’m not sure there’s been another that weaves the stories together so cleverly.
I went to pre-order this book when I saw it on a list of books available in September and discovered that I had already pre-ordered it way back in May – that’s what I love about pre-ordering, books surprise you when they show up because you’ve managed to forget that you ordered them.
I love anthologies, I have discovered many new authors that way. However, Jo, you remain the only romance author that I found via a radio interview (which I heard quite by accident). I was so intrigued that I went looking for one of your books the next time I was at the book store and lucky me I found one.
I’m very much looking forward to reading The Last Chance Christmas Ball and I will be doing my annual re-read of my older Christmas anthologies, too.
I went to pre-order this book when I saw it on a list of books available in September and discovered that I had already pre-ordered it way back in May – that’s what I love about pre-ordering, books surprise you when they show up because you’ve managed to forget that you ordered them.
I love anthologies, I have discovered many new authors that way. However, Jo, you remain the only romance author that I found via a radio interview (which I heard quite by accident). I was so intrigued that I went looking for one of your books the next time I was at the book store and lucky me I found one.
I’m very much looking forward to reading The Last Chance Christmas Ball and I will be doing my annual re-read of my older Christmas anthologies, too.
I went to pre-order this book when I saw it on a list of books available in September and discovered that I had already pre-ordered it way back in May – that’s what I love about pre-ordering, books surprise you when they show up because you’ve managed to forget that you ordered them.
I love anthologies, I have discovered many new authors that way. However, Jo, you remain the only romance author that I found via a radio interview (which I heard quite by accident). I was so intrigued that I went looking for one of your books the next time I was at the book store and lucky me I found one.
I’m very much looking forward to reading The Last Chance Christmas Ball and I will be doing my annual re-read of my older Christmas anthologies, too.
I went to pre-order this book when I saw it on a list of books available in September and discovered that I had already pre-ordered it way back in May – that’s what I love about pre-ordering, books surprise you when they show up because you’ve managed to forget that you ordered them.
I love anthologies, I have discovered many new authors that way. However, Jo, you remain the only romance author that I found via a radio interview (which I heard quite by accident). I was so intrigued that I went looking for one of your books the next time I was at the book store and lucky me I found one.
I’m very much looking forward to reading The Last Chance Christmas Ball and I will be doing my annual re-read of my older Christmas anthologies, too.
I went to pre-order this book when I saw it on a list of books available in September and discovered that I had already pre-ordered it way back in May – that’s what I love about pre-ordering, books surprise you when they show up because you’ve managed to forget that you ordered them.
I love anthologies, I have discovered many new authors that way. However, Jo, you remain the only romance author that I found via a radio interview (which I heard quite by accident). I was so intrigued that I went looking for one of your books the next time I was at the book store and lucky me I found one.
I’m very much looking forward to reading The Last Chance Christmas Ball and I will be doing my annual re-read of my older Christmas anthologies, too.
I LIKE Christmas anthologies. I have several of previous years. The prologue is enticing.
I LIKE Christmas anthologies. I have several of previous years. The prologue is enticing.
I LIKE Christmas anthologies. I have several of previous years. The prologue is enticing.
I LIKE Christmas anthologies. I have several of previous years. The prologue is enticing.
I LIKE Christmas anthologies. I have several of previous years. The prologue is enticing.
There can never be enough Christmas anthologies. Soon I’ll be digging all of the old ones out of boxes.
The prologue is a great teaser – I’m already fond of Lady Holly.
There can never be enough Christmas anthologies. Soon I’ll be digging all of the old ones out of boxes.
The prologue is a great teaser – I’m already fond of Lady Holly.
There can never be enough Christmas anthologies. Soon I’ll be digging all of the old ones out of boxes.
The prologue is a great teaser – I’m already fond of Lady Holly.
There can never be enough Christmas anthologies. Soon I’ll be digging all of the old ones out of boxes.
The prologue is a great teaser – I’m already fond of Lady Holly.
There can never be enough Christmas anthologies. Soon I’ll be digging all of the old ones out of boxes.
The prologue is a great teaser – I’m already fond of Lady Holly.
Christmas stories ARE my Christmas! I have 3 boxes of them ( all but one of the Signet Regency set; that one is probably in a box somewhere) and I start reading with Stir-up Sunday! No family left, so the new Christmas anthology is usually saved for Christmas week (unless I succumb to temptation).
I agree – quality Christmas anthologies are few on the ground these days. Thank you Wenches for continuing the tradition.
Christmas stories ARE my Christmas! I have 3 boxes of them ( all but one of the Signet Regency set; that one is probably in a box somewhere) and I start reading with Stir-up Sunday! No family left, so the new Christmas anthology is usually saved for Christmas week (unless I succumb to temptation).
I agree – quality Christmas anthologies are few on the ground these days. Thank you Wenches for continuing the tradition.
Christmas stories ARE my Christmas! I have 3 boxes of them ( all but one of the Signet Regency set; that one is probably in a box somewhere) and I start reading with Stir-up Sunday! No family left, so the new Christmas anthology is usually saved for Christmas week (unless I succumb to temptation).
I agree – quality Christmas anthologies are few on the ground these days. Thank you Wenches for continuing the tradition.
Christmas stories ARE my Christmas! I have 3 boxes of them ( all but one of the Signet Regency set; that one is probably in a box somewhere) and I start reading with Stir-up Sunday! No family left, so the new Christmas anthology is usually saved for Christmas week (unless I succumb to temptation).
I agree – quality Christmas anthologies are few on the ground these days. Thank you Wenches for continuing the tradition.
Christmas stories ARE my Christmas! I have 3 boxes of them ( all but one of the Signet Regency set; that one is probably in a box somewhere) and I start reading with Stir-up Sunday! No family left, so the new Christmas anthology is usually saved for Christmas week (unless I succumb to temptation).
I agree – quality Christmas anthologies are few on the ground these days. Thank you Wenches for continuing the tradition.
I love Christmas anthologies, they are the perfect thing to pick up and read when you are super busy, and they help with all the festive feelings. Keep the, coming!
I love Christmas anthologies, they are the perfect thing to pick up and read when you are super busy, and they help with all the festive feelings. Keep the, coming!
I love Christmas anthologies, they are the perfect thing to pick up and read when you are super busy, and they help with all the festive feelings. Keep the, coming!
I love Christmas anthologies, they are the perfect thing to pick up and read when you are super busy, and they help with all the festive feelings. Keep the, coming!
I love Christmas anthologies, they are the perfect thing to pick up and read when you are super busy, and they help with all the festive feelings. Keep the, coming!