Oh dear, I'm late! I thought I was the Friday Wench.
What shall I do. Promise a book as apology for a start. I'll offer a copy of my first book, Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed to a randomly pick from those who forgive me by leaving a comment, no matter how brief.
Why am I late? Let me count the ways.
1) Deadline. A Scandalous Countess should already be in New York, but it's not quite ready. Just today I saw that a key scene didn't ring true. I resisted, but I had to rewrite it. It's much better, but why don't these untruths hit me over the head when I write them? 
(That's a snip from the cover.)
2) Moving into the new house. All the major stuff's done, but there's always all the little stuff, isn't there. Finding out where in the kitchen things should be for easy access. Finding a home for bits and pieces bought for a previous house, loved, but not quite fitting here. Then there was the sewer backup in the garden. We won't talk about that.
See, we have furniture in place, and even some pictures on the wall. (Click on any picture to enlarge it.)
3. It's summer and I have a garden! That demands a certain amount of time. My writing room, which is delightful, also has a door into the garden. I can take little breaks…. You see how that can go. And we have a view worth contemplating.
4. Then we have the riots in England. They really are distressing, but sadly they're nothing new. I've been popping into magazines and newspapers for the summer of 1765 as that's when A Scandalous Countess is set, and it was a time of protest and riot. The Georgians were terrified of the mob and with reason. They could mass in their thousands and wouldn't hesitate to attack the carriages and sedan chairs of the rich, or even attack their homes, breaking windows and getting inside to loot if they could.
The other day I posted this snippet from the Gentleman's Magazine for June 1765
"A most desolating species of villainy seems to gain ground among the
abandoned crew, that infest this metropolis, who, by setting fire to old
buildings, sheds, and work-shops, burn down dwelling houses, and thereby
facilitate the meant of robbery, on the profits of which they subsist. No less
than 7 or 8 discoveries of trains laid for this desperate putpose have been
discovered and defeated within a few weeks. It is hoped, therefore, that some
severe law will be made to prevent a crime, which, one would think, the most
profligate wretch in the world would tremble at the consequences of
committing."
The unrest in 1765 grew out of the economic depression that followed the end of the Seven Years War. The cost of living rose at the same time as unemployment. Sadly war always seems to stimulate an economy. With peace, imports were allowed, and the silkweavers protested the import of French silks. The kind forbad the wearing of French silk at court. But then as now, the wild element joined in, leading to wanton violence and planned theft.
I should mention that the reissue of The Dragon's Bride is out now. You can read an excerpt here. This Regency romance was a RITA finalist, so well worth a look if you haven't read it. You might want to read the novella, The Demon's Mistress, first, however, and it's out as an e-book special. If you don't have an e-reader, you can read it on the computer, and that's do-able with a shorter work, I think.
If you follow that link, there's some eye-candy. The model used for Van came very close to the way I see him.
Okay, toss in any comments that seem relevant. Apologies again!
Jo
How does one find newspaper articles from the late 1700s ! I am in awe of that.
I dislike moving. I think, if I ever had to move again, I might just throw everything I own away and get fresh thigns…I hate it so much. And reorganizing a kitchen = MY WORST NIGHTMARE EVER !
I was a military brat. We moved a lot. I am deeply scarred for life..ha ha.
How does one find newspaper articles from the late 1700s ! I am in awe of that.
I dislike moving. I think, if I ever had to move again, I might just throw everything I own away and get fresh thigns…I hate it so much. And reorganizing a kitchen = MY WORST NIGHTMARE EVER !
I was a military brat. We moved a lot. I am deeply scarred for life..ha ha.
How does one find newspaper articles from the late 1700s ! I am in awe of that.
I dislike moving. I think, if I ever had to move again, I might just throw everything I own away and get fresh thigns…I hate it so much. And reorganizing a kitchen = MY WORST NIGHTMARE EVER !
I was a military brat. We moved a lot. I am deeply scarred for life..ha ha.
How does one find newspaper articles from the late 1700s ! I am in awe of that.
I dislike moving. I think, if I ever had to move again, I might just throw everything I own away and get fresh thigns…I hate it so much. And reorganizing a kitchen = MY WORST NIGHTMARE EVER !
I was a military brat. We moved a lot. I am deeply scarred for life..ha ha.
How does one find newspaper articles from the late 1700s ! I am in awe of that.
I dislike moving. I think, if I ever had to move again, I might just throw everything I own away and get fresh thigns…I hate it so much. And reorganizing a kitchen = MY WORST NIGHTMARE EVER !
I was a military brat. We moved a lot. I am deeply scarred for life..ha ha.
Ugh, I hate moving. My sympathies.
Ugh, I hate moving. My sympathies.
Ugh, I hate moving. My sympathies.
Ugh, I hate moving. My sympathies.
Ugh, I hate moving. My sympathies.
Love the water view. I live on a lake and wake up to blue between the trees (except when it’s snow-covered and white between the trees). We moved here a year ago in May and I am NEVER MOVING AGAIN, unless the kids put me in a nursing home.
We’ve been following the upheaval. We were in London in April and hope things settle down soon so that tourism dollars won’t decline.
Love the water view. I live on a lake and wake up to blue between the trees (except when it’s snow-covered and white between the trees). We moved here a year ago in May and I am NEVER MOVING AGAIN, unless the kids put me in a nursing home.
We’ve been following the upheaval. We were in London in April and hope things settle down soon so that tourism dollars won’t decline.
Love the water view. I live on a lake and wake up to blue between the trees (except when it’s snow-covered and white between the trees). We moved here a year ago in May and I am NEVER MOVING AGAIN, unless the kids put me in a nursing home.
We’ve been following the upheaval. We were in London in April and hope things settle down soon so that tourism dollars won’t decline.
Love the water view. I live on a lake and wake up to blue between the trees (except when it’s snow-covered and white between the trees). We moved here a year ago in May and I am NEVER MOVING AGAIN, unless the kids put me in a nursing home.
We’ve been following the upheaval. We were in London in April and hope things settle down soon so that tourism dollars won’t decline.
Love the water view. I live on a lake and wake up to blue between the trees (except when it’s snow-covered and white between the trees). We moved here a year ago in May and I am NEVER MOVING AGAIN, unless the kids put me in a nursing home.
We’ve been following the upheaval. We were in London in April and hope things settle down soon so that tourism dollars won’t decline.
Hi Jo, I have just started reading “An Unlikely Countess” as my holiday treat to myself – I am reading it slowly on purpose, to make the pleasure last! Sally
Hi Jo, I have just started reading “An Unlikely Countess” as my holiday treat to myself – I am reading it slowly on purpose, to make the pleasure last! Sally
Hi Jo, I have just started reading “An Unlikely Countess” as my holiday treat to myself – I am reading it slowly on purpose, to make the pleasure last! Sally
Hi Jo, I have just started reading “An Unlikely Countess” as my holiday treat to myself – I am reading it slowly on purpose, to make the pleasure last! Sally
Hi Jo, I have just started reading “An Unlikely Countess” as my holiday treat to myself – I am reading it slowly on purpose, to make the pleasure last! Sally
Your view is just, Wow. The cover of Three Heroes is just, yummy. Good speed towards that deadline.
Your view is just, Wow. The cover of Three Heroes is just, yummy. Good speed towards that deadline.
Your view is just, Wow. The cover of Three Heroes is just, yummy. Good speed towards that deadline.
Your view is just, Wow. The cover of Three Heroes is just, yummy. Good speed towards that deadline.
Your view is just, Wow. The cover of Three Heroes is just, yummy. Good speed towards that deadline.
I’ve been boning up on the Gordon Riots, and the ones today seem very similar and equally frightening. I keep checking locations to make sure they’re not near my friend’s grandparents (nothing I could do if they were, but I feel better knowing Bernard and Joyce are not in the middle of the violence; pretty sure they’d be like the elegant old lady beating the jewelry store robbers with her purse that I keep seeing on the news).
I’ve been boning up on the Gordon Riots, and the ones today seem very similar and equally frightening. I keep checking locations to make sure they’re not near my friend’s grandparents (nothing I could do if they were, but I feel better knowing Bernard and Joyce are not in the middle of the violence; pretty sure they’d be like the elegant old lady beating the jewelry store robbers with her purse that I keep seeing on the news).
I’ve been boning up on the Gordon Riots, and the ones today seem very similar and equally frightening. I keep checking locations to make sure they’re not near my friend’s grandparents (nothing I could do if they were, but I feel better knowing Bernard and Joyce are not in the middle of the violence; pretty sure they’d be like the elegant old lady beating the jewelry store robbers with her purse that I keep seeing on the news).
I’ve been boning up on the Gordon Riots, and the ones today seem very similar and equally frightening. I keep checking locations to make sure they’re not near my friend’s grandparents (nothing I could do if they were, but I feel better knowing Bernard and Joyce are not in the middle of the violence; pretty sure they’d be like the elegant old lady beating the jewelry store robbers with her purse that I keep seeing on the news).
I’ve been boning up on the Gordon Riots, and the ones today seem very similar and equally frightening. I keep checking locations to make sure they’re not near my friend’s grandparents (nothing I could do if they were, but I feel better knowing Bernard and Joyce are not in the middle of the violence; pretty sure they’d be like the elegant old lady beating the jewelry store robbers with her purse that I keep seeing on the news).
If I had that view I would never get around to unpacking!
If I had that view I would never get around to unpacking!
If I had that view I would never get around to unpacking!
If I had that view I would never get around to unpacking!
If I had that view I would never get around to unpacking!
An office with a door into the garden and a view like that. Just WOW! Glad to hear that the newest book is almost ready to ship off the NYC. Are you taking any time off between finishing this book and starting the next one?
An office with a door into the garden and a view like that. Just WOW! Glad to hear that the newest book is almost ready to ship off the NYC. Are you taking any time off between finishing this book and starting the next one?
An office with a door into the garden and a view like that. Just WOW! Glad to hear that the newest book is almost ready to ship off the NYC. Are you taking any time off between finishing this book and starting the next one?
An office with a door into the garden and a view like that. Just WOW! Glad to hear that the newest book is almost ready to ship off the NYC. Are you taking any time off between finishing this book and starting the next one?
An office with a door into the garden and a view like that. Just WOW! Glad to hear that the newest book is almost ready to ship off the NYC. Are you taking any time off between finishing this book and starting the next one?
I love reading the word wenches blogs, and would never notice if someone was late (-:
I love that end table that looks like a stack of books.
I love reading the word wenches blogs, and would never notice if someone was late (-:
I love that end table that looks like a stack of books.
I love reading the word wenches blogs, and would never notice if someone was late (-:
I love that end table that looks like a stack of books.
I love reading the word wenches blogs, and would never notice if someone was late (-:
I love that end table that looks like a stack of books.
I love reading the word wenches blogs, and would never notice if someone was late (-:
I love that end table that looks like a stack of books.
I’m glad you decided to change the scene in your book even with the time constraint. Now you’ll be happy knowing you submitted a story that works with you.
Moving is never fun and I don’t blame you for having been kept busy with unpacking and prepping the house. Have a great day!
I’m glad you decided to change the scene in your book even with the time constraint. Now you’ll be happy knowing you submitted a story that works with you.
Moving is never fun and I don’t blame you for having been kept busy with unpacking and prepping the house. Have a great day!
I’m glad you decided to change the scene in your book even with the time constraint. Now you’ll be happy knowing you submitted a story that works with you.
Moving is never fun and I don’t blame you for having been kept busy with unpacking and prepping the house. Have a great day!
I’m glad you decided to change the scene in your book even with the time constraint. Now you’ll be happy knowing you submitted a story that works with you.
Moving is never fun and I don’t blame you for having been kept busy with unpacking and prepping the house. Have a great day!
I’m glad you decided to change the scene in your book even with the time constraint. Now you’ll be happy knowing you submitted a story that works with you.
Moving is never fun and I don’t blame you for having been kept busy with unpacking and prepping the house. Have a great day!
The move alone is excuse enough. I’m surprised you found your way to a computer and found one with all the working parts, no less. Best wishes on getting settled inside and in the garden.
Everyone in riot areas is in the prayers of many here.
The move alone is excuse enough. I’m surprised you found your way to a computer and found one with all the working parts, no less. Best wishes on getting settled inside and in the garden.
Everyone in riot areas is in the prayers of many here.
The move alone is excuse enough. I’m surprised you found your way to a computer and found one with all the working parts, no less. Best wishes on getting settled inside and in the garden.
Everyone in riot areas is in the prayers of many here.
The move alone is excuse enough. I’m surprised you found your way to a computer and found one with all the working parts, no less. Best wishes on getting settled inside and in the garden.
Everyone in riot areas is in the prayers of many here.
The move alone is excuse enough. I’m surprised you found your way to a computer and found one with all the working parts, no less. Best wishes on getting settled inside and in the garden.
Everyone in riot areas is in the prayers of many here.
You are forgiven anything as I have read An Unlikely Countess and absolutely LOVED it !! Wonderful, wonderful read! Thank you!
And I moved so much as a child (Air Force brat) that once I bought and paid for my property here I warned my brothers the next time they moved me I would be IN a box!
My office doesn’t open out into my garden, but if I don’t get to work on it, the garden will be IN the house! My wisteria has taken over the property and the Queen Elizabeth climbing rose is trying to come in the bedroom window!
LOVE your views. The water one is absolutely worth the price of the house AND the move!
And I do keep a close watch on the riots in the UK as I have friends in London, in Tonbridge and in Suffolk. I sincerely hope things settle down and good old fashioned British common sense prevails.
You are forgiven anything as I have read An Unlikely Countess and absolutely LOVED it !! Wonderful, wonderful read! Thank you!
And I moved so much as a child (Air Force brat) that once I bought and paid for my property here I warned my brothers the next time they moved me I would be IN a box!
My office doesn’t open out into my garden, but if I don’t get to work on it, the garden will be IN the house! My wisteria has taken over the property and the Queen Elizabeth climbing rose is trying to come in the bedroom window!
LOVE your views. The water one is absolutely worth the price of the house AND the move!
And I do keep a close watch on the riots in the UK as I have friends in London, in Tonbridge and in Suffolk. I sincerely hope things settle down and good old fashioned British common sense prevails.
You are forgiven anything as I have read An Unlikely Countess and absolutely LOVED it !! Wonderful, wonderful read! Thank you!
And I moved so much as a child (Air Force brat) that once I bought and paid for my property here I warned my brothers the next time they moved me I would be IN a box!
My office doesn’t open out into my garden, but if I don’t get to work on it, the garden will be IN the house! My wisteria has taken over the property and the Queen Elizabeth climbing rose is trying to come in the bedroom window!
LOVE your views. The water one is absolutely worth the price of the house AND the move!
And I do keep a close watch on the riots in the UK as I have friends in London, in Tonbridge and in Suffolk. I sincerely hope things settle down and good old fashioned British common sense prevails.
You are forgiven anything as I have read An Unlikely Countess and absolutely LOVED it !! Wonderful, wonderful read! Thank you!
And I moved so much as a child (Air Force brat) that once I bought and paid for my property here I warned my brothers the next time they moved me I would be IN a box!
My office doesn’t open out into my garden, but if I don’t get to work on it, the garden will be IN the house! My wisteria has taken over the property and the Queen Elizabeth climbing rose is trying to come in the bedroom window!
LOVE your views. The water one is absolutely worth the price of the house AND the move!
And I do keep a close watch on the riots in the UK as I have friends in London, in Tonbridge and in Suffolk. I sincerely hope things settle down and good old fashioned British common sense prevails.
You are forgiven anything as I have read An Unlikely Countess and absolutely LOVED it !! Wonderful, wonderful read! Thank you!
And I moved so much as a child (Air Force brat) that once I bought and paid for my property here I warned my brothers the next time they moved me I would be IN a box!
My office doesn’t open out into my garden, but if I don’t get to work on it, the garden will be IN the house! My wisteria has taken over the property and the Queen Elizabeth climbing rose is trying to come in the bedroom window!
LOVE your views. The water one is absolutely worth the price of the house AND the move!
And I do keep a close watch on the riots in the UK as I have friends in London, in Tonbridge and in Suffolk. I sincerely hope things settle down and good old fashioned British common sense prevails.
Nice to know someone I so admire has a similar hindsight problem. With all the rest going on, all I can say is kudos for not letting it overwhelm you.
Nice to know someone I so admire has a similar hindsight problem. With all the rest going on, all I can say is kudos for not letting it overwhelm you.
Nice to know someone I so admire has a similar hindsight problem. With all the rest going on, all I can say is kudos for not letting it overwhelm you.
Nice to know someone I so admire has a similar hindsight problem. With all the rest going on, all I can say is kudos for not letting it overwhelm you.
Nice to know someone I so admire has a similar hindsight problem. With all the rest going on, all I can say is kudos for not letting it overwhelm you.
Thanks for the spot on history comments. I had just been really annoyed by a facebook message blaming the riots on the liberals and their children’s upbringing.
Thanks for the spot on history comments. I had just been really annoyed by a facebook message blaming the riots on the liberals and their children’s upbringing.
Thanks for the spot on history comments. I had just been really annoyed by a facebook message blaming the riots on the liberals and their children’s upbringing.
Thanks for the spot on history comments. I had just been really annoyed by a facebook message blaming the riots on the liberals and their children’s upbringing.
Thanks for the spot on history comments. I had just been really annoyed by a facebook message blaming the riots on the liberals and their children’s upbringing.
I love your view, I might never get anything done if I had that view out any of my doors or windows. Good luck with unpacking and decorating!
I love your view, I might never get anything done if I had that view out any of my doors or windows. Good luck with unpacking and decorating!
I love your view, I might never get anything done if I had that view out any of my doors or windows. Good luck with unpacking and decorating!
I love your view, I might never get anything done if I had that view out any of my doors or windows. Good luck with unpacking and decorating!
I love your view, I might never get anything done if I had that view out any of my doors or windows. Good luck with unpacking and decorating!
grrr, now I have to worry about Elf and the Malloren employed silk-workers … did Elf get caught up in the riots?
grrr, now I have to worry about Elf and the Malloren employed silk-workers … did Elf get caught up in the riots?
grrr, now I have to worry about Elf and the Malloren employed silk-workers … did Elf get caught up in the riots?
grrr, now I have to worry about Elf and the Malloren employed silk-workers … did Elf get caught up in the riots?
grrr, now I have to worry about Elf and the Malloren employed silk-workers … did Elf get caught up in the riots?
You are certainly forgiven!!
Please keep those great books coming!
You are certainly forgiven!!
Please keep those great books coming!
You are certainly forgiven!!
Please keep those great books coming!
You are certainly forgiven!!
Please keep those great books coming!
You are certainly forgiven!!
Please keep those great books coming!
Rebekah, you can find all kinds of things from the past at google books. Use the advanced search option, which lets you put in the date of publication. Try it for fun.
Put in 1764-1766 and add a couple of key words, and see what you find!
A true window into the past.
Jo
Rebekah, you can find all kinds of things from the past at google books. Use the advanced search option, which lets you put in the date of publication. Try it for fun.
Put in 1764-1766 and add a couple of key words, and see what you find!
A true window into the past.
Jo
Rebekah, you can find all kinds of things from the past at google books. Use the advanced search option, which lets you put in the date of publication. Try it for fun.
Put in 1764-1766 and add a couple of key words, and see what you find!
A true window into the past.
Jo
Rebekah, you can find all kinds of things from the past at google books. Use the advanced search option, which lets you put in the date of publication. Try it for fun.
Put in 1764-1766 and add a couple of key words, and see what you find!
A true window into the past.
Jo
Rebekah, you can find all kinds of things from the past at google books. Use the advanced search option, which lets you put in the date of publication. Try it for fun.
Put in 1764-1766 and add a couple of key words, and see what you find!
A true window into the past.
Jo
Sally, I’m so glad you’re enjoying An Unlikely Countess.
Keira, I’ll have a short break, but I have a couple of small projects to tidy up, plus I do want to get on with the next book. I’m the sort of writer who does best by just keeping at it. As I enjoy it, that’s no problem.
Liz, as far as the the computers go, moving them and getting them working again is my husband’s job and he’s really good at it!
Jo
Sally, I’m so glad you’re enjoying An Unlikely Countess.
Keira, I’ll have a short break, but I have a couple of small projects to tidy up, plus I do want to get on with the next book. I’m the sort of writer who does best by just keeping at it. As I enjoy it, that’s no problem.
Liz, as far as the the computers go, moving them and getting them working again is my husband’s job and he’s really good at it!
Jo
Sally, I’m so glad you’re enjoying An Unlikely Countess.
Keira, I’ll have a short break, but I have a couple of small projects to tidy up, plus I do want to get on with the next book. I’m the sort of writer who does best by just keeping at it. As I enjoy it, that’s no problem.
Liz, as far as the the computers go, moving them and getting them working again is my husband’s job and he’s really good at it!
Jo
Sally, I’m so glad you’re enjoying An Unlikely Countess.
Keira, I’ll have a short break, but I have a couple of small projects to tidy up, plus I do want to get on with the next book. I’m the sort of writer who does best by just keeping at it. As I enjoy it, that’s no problem.
Liz, as far as the the computers go, moving them and getting them working again is my husband’s job and he’s really good at it!
Jo
Sally, I’m so glad you’re enjoying An Unlikely Countess.
Keira, I’ll have a short break, but I have a couple of small projects to tidy up, plus I do want to get on with the next book. I’m the sort of writer who does best by just keeping at it. As I enjoy it, that’s no problem.
Liz, as far as the the computers go, moving them and getting them working again is my husband’s job and he’s really good at it!
Jo
My sympathies! I’ve just moved myself. The one good thing about moving I can think of is that I’ve found all that stuff I no longer need and -considering it’s in at least relatively good condition- I can swap it for instance through Netcycler for something I do need. Just yesterday I swapped a sweater for an oven-proof dish.
My sympathies! I’ve just moved myself. The one good thing about moving I can think of is that I’ve found all that stuff I no longer need and -considering it’s in at least relatively good condition- I can swap it for instance through Netcycler for something I do need. Just yesterday I swapped a sweater for an oven-proof dish.
My sympathies! I’ve just moved myself. The one good thing about moving I can think of is that I’ve found all that stuff I no longer need and -considering it’s in at least relatively good condition- I can swap it for instance through Netcycler for something I do need. Just yesterday I swapped a sweater for an oven-proof dish.
My sympathies! I’ve just moved myself. The one good thing about moving I can think of is that I’ve found all that stuff I no longer need and -considering it’s in at least relatively good condition- I can swap it for instance through Netcycler for something I do need. Just yesterday I swapped a sweater for an oven-proof dish.
My sympathies! I’ve just moved myself. The one good thing about moving I can think of is that I’ve found all that stuff I no longer need and -considering it’s in at least relatively good condition- I can swap it for instance through Netcycler for something I do need. Just yesterday I swapped a sweater for an oven-proof dish.
Betsy, what an interesting thought about Elf and the protesting silk-weavers. She wouldn’t get involved with that, but with helping to persuade the king to ban imported silks at court, and making it unfashionable to wear them. All her work, I’m sure.
Now I’m wondering if I could slide in an off-hand reference to that. Tricky, as direct Malloren presence in the book is slight, but if it turns up, it can be a little treat for my attentive readers.
BTW, the reference in An Unlikely Countess to an outraged silk weaver who went around slashing the gowns of women wearing imported silks is true.
Jo
Betsy, what an interesting thought about Elf and the protesting silk-weavers. She wouldn’t get involved with that, but with helping to persuade the king to ban imported silks at court, and making it unfashionable to wear them. All her work, I’m sure.
Now I’m wondering if I could slide in an off-hand reference to that. Tricky, as direct Malloren presence in the book is slight, but if it turns up, it can be a little treat for my attentive readers.
BTW, the reference in An Unlikely Countess to an outraged silk weaver who went around slashing the gowns of women wearing imported silks is true.
Jo
Betsy, what an interesting thought about Elf and the protesting silk-weavers. She wouldn’t get involved with that, but with helping to persuade the king to ban imported silks at court, and making it unfashionable to wear them. All her work, I’m sure.
Now I’m wondering if I could slide in an off-hand reference to that. Tricky, as direct Malloren presence in the book is slight, but if it turns up, it can be a little treat for my attentive readers.
BTW, the reference in An Unlikely Countess to an outraged silk weaver who went around slashing the gowns of women wearing imported silks is true.
Jo
Betsy, what an interesting thought about Elf and the protesting silk-weavers. She wouldn’t get involved with that, but with helping to persuade the king to ban imported silks at court, and making it unfashionable to wear them. All her work, I’m sure.
Now I’m wondering if I could slide in an off-hand reference to that. Tricky, as direct Malloren presence in the book is slight, but if it turns up, it can be a little treat for my attentive readers.
BTW, the reference in An Unlikely Countess to an outraged silk weaver who went around slashing the gowns of women wearing imported silks is true.
Jo
Betsy, what an interesting thought about Elf and the protesting silk-weavers. She wouldn’t get involved with that, but with helping to persuade the king to ban imported silks at court, and making it unfashionable to wear them. All her work, I’m sure.
Now I’m wondering if I could slide in an off-hand reference to that. Tricky, as direct Malloren presence in the book is slight, but if it turns up, it can be a little treat for my attentive readers.
BTW, the reference in An Unlikely Countess to an outraged silk weaver who went around slashing the gowns of women wearing imported silks is true.
Jo
It is easy for me to get my dates confused and I haven’t moved for almost twenty years. We took Monday off and all week I have been a day off. The riots are scary and I wonder if the riots of 1765 actually affected the very wealthy because today’s riots seem to be mostly affecting shop owners.
It is easy for me to get my dates confused and I haven’t moved for almost twenty years. We took Monday off and all week I have been a day off. The riots are scary and I wonder if the riots of 1765 actually affected the very wealthy because today’s riots seem to be mostly affecting shop owners.
It is easy for me to get my dates confused and I haven’t moved for almost twenty years. We took Monday off and all week I have been a day off. The riots are scary and I wonder if the riots of 1765 actually affected the very wealthy because today’s riots seem to be mostly affecting shop owners.
It is easy for me to get my dates confused and I haven’t moved for almost twenty years. We took Monday off and all week I have been a day off. The riots are scary and I wonder if the riots of 1765 actually affected the very wealthy because today’s riots seem to be mostly affecting shop owners.
It is easy for me to get my dates confused and I haven’t moved for almost twenty years. We took Monday off and all week I have been a day off. The riots are scary and I wonder if the riots of 1765 actually affected the very wealthy because today’s riots seem to be mostly affecting shop owners.
We’ll forgive you almost anything if you keep the books coming. Have been rereading my stash of your books–waiting for the next!
We’ll forgive you almost anything if you keep the books coming. Have been rereading my stash of your books–waiting for the next!
We’ll forgive you almost anything if you keep the books coming. Have been rereading my stash of your books–waiting for the next!
We’ll forgive you almost anything if you keep the books coming. Have been rereading my stash of your books–waiting for the next!
We’ll forgive you almost anything if you keep the books coming. Have been rereading my stash of your books–waiting for the next!
Hi Jo
I’m new on here, so you’re fairly safe from my chastising! To write and blog to me is a massive effort, so I applaud all that you do. I’m a friend of Jo Bourne’s, so that’s how I found y’all over here.
Jo, I’m just wondering … how does one get ahold of those old magazines? I would LOVE to find some of those!
Hi Jo
I’m new on here, so you’re fairly safe from my chastising! To write and blog to me is a massive effort, so I applaud all that you do. I’m a friend of Jo Bourne’s, so that’s how I found y’all over here.
Jo, I’m just wondering … how does one get ahold of those old magazines? I would LOVE to find some of those!
Hi Jo
I’m new on here, so you’re fairly safe from my chastising! To write and blog to me is a massive effort, so I applaud all that you do. I’m a friend of Jo Bourne’s, so that’s how I found y’all over here.
Jo, I’m just wondering … how does one get ahold of those old magazines? I would LOVE to find some of those!
Hi Jo
I’m new on here, so you’re fairly safe from my chastising! To write and blog to me is a massive effort, so I applaud all that you do. I’m a friend of Jo Bourne’s, so that’s how I found y’all over here.
Jo, I’m just wondering … how does one get ahold of those old magazines? I would LOVE to find some of those!
Hi Jo
I’m new on here, so you’re fairly safe from my chastising! To write and blog to me is a massive effort, so I applaud all that you do. I’m a friend of Jo Bourne’s, so that’s how I found y’all over here.
Jo, I’m just wondering … how does one get ahold of those old magazines? I would LOVE to find some of those!
I love your book end table. And as for excuses, the entire concept of summer makes excuses unnecessary. Enjoy your garden, view and new home guilt free.
I love your book end table. And as for excuses, the entire concept of summer makes excuses unnecessary. Enjoy your garden, view and new home guilt free.
I love your book end table. And as for excuses, the entire concept of summer makes excuses unnecessary. Enjoy your garden, view and new home guilt free.
I love your book end table. And as for excuses, the entire concept of summer makes excuses unnecessary. Enjoy your garden, view and new home guilt free.
I love your book end table. And as for excuses, the entire concept of summer makes excuses unnecessary. Enjoy your garden, view and new home guilt free.
The house is starting to shape up beautifully! Though it will take some time for all the bits and pieces to settle into place. When I look at your view, I want to moan with pleasure.
If the human species had any sense, sex selection would be for females, not males. Those unemployed young fellows to get into trouble when bored.
The house is starting to shape up beautifully! Though it will take some time for all the bits and pieces to settle into place. When I look at your view, I want to moan with pleasure.
If the human species had any sense, sex selection would be for females, not males. Those unemployed young fellows to get into trouble when bored.
The house is starting to shape up beautifully! Though it will take some time for all the bits and pieces to settle into place. When I look at your view, I want to moan with pleasure.
If the human species had any sense, sex selection would be for females, not males. Those unemployed young fellows to get into trouble when bored.
The house is starting to shape up beautifully! Though it will take some time for all the bits and pieces to settle into place. When I look at your view, I want to moan with pleasure.
If the human species had any sense, sex selection would be for females, not males. Those unemployed young fellows to get into trouble when bored.
The house is starting to shape up beautifully! Though it will take some time for all the bits and pieces to settle into place. When I look at your view, I want to moan with pleasure.
If the human species had any sense, sex selection would be for females, not males. Those unemployed young fellows to get into trouble when bored.
Genevieve, as I said, Google Books. Great resource for old material. Lyn, I love my book table, too. Alas, only the top book is a drawer, but it’s still fun.
Now to see if this comment comes up with my picture instead of a patterned square.
Jo
Genevieve, as I said, Google Books. Great resource for old material. Lyn, I love my book table, too. Alas, only the top book is a drawer, but it’s still fun.
Now to see if this comment comes up with my picture instead of a patterned square.
Jo
Genevieve, as I said, Google Books. Great resource for old material. Lyn, I love my book table, too. Alas, only the top book is a drawer, but it’s still fun.
Now to see if this comment comes up with my picture instead of a patterned square.
Jo
Genevieve, as I said, Google Books. Great resource for old material. Lyn, I love my book table, too. Alas, only the top book is a drawer, but it’s still fun.
Now to see if this comment comes up with my picture instead of a patterned square.
Jo
Genevieve, as I said, Google Books. Great resource for old material. Lyn, I love my book table, too. Alas, only the top book is a drawer, but it’s still fun.
Now to see if this comment comes up with my picture instead of a patterned square.
Jo
The answer is no. Back to the instructions!
Jo
The answer is no. Back to the instructions!
Jo
The answer is no. Back to the instructions!
Jo
The answer is no. Back to the instructions!
Jo
The answer is no. Back to the instructions!
Jo
Whew, re Elf. I had visions of her caught up in a riot while traveling to/from inspecting the weavers.
I’m glad you don’t do what Lois McMaster Bujold does to her characters – “What’s the worst possible thing I can do to these people?” (I *love* it when she does that to her characters…you, it doesn’t fit).
Whew, re Elf. I had visions of her caught up in a riot while traveling to/from inspecting the weavers.
I’m glad you don’t do what Lois McMaster Bujold does to her characters – “What’s the worst possible thing I can do to these people?” (I *love* it when she does that to her characters…you, it doesn’t fit).
Whew, re Elf. I had visions of her caught up in a riot while traveling to/from inspecting the weavers.
I’m glad you don’t do what Lois McMaster Bujold does to her characters – “What’s the worst possible thing I can do to these people?” (I *love* it when she does that to her characters…you, it doesn’t fit).
Whew, re Elf. I had visions of her caught up in a riot while traveling to/from inspecting the weavers.
I’m glad you don’t do what Lois McMaster Bujold does to her characters – “What’s the worst possible thing I can do to these people?” (I *love* it when she does that to her characters…you, it doesn’t fit).
Whew, re Elf. I had visions of her caught up in a riot while traveling to/from inspecting the weavers.
I’m glad you don’t do what Lois McMaster Bujold does to her characters – “What’s the worst possible thing I can do to these people?” (I *love* it when she does that to her characters…you, it doesn’t fit).
I just found out today that I’m moving!! 3000+ books & bookcases…. oh and furniture & kitty….
So, I understand. Unfortunately, I do understand & you are forgiven for being late-ish.
I just found out today that I’m moving!! 3000+ books & bookcases…. oh and furniture & kitty….
So, I understand. Unfortunately, I do understand & you are forgiven for being late-ish.
I just found out today that I’m moving!! 3000+ books & bookcases…. oh and furniture & kitty….
So, I understand. Unfortunately, I do understand & you are forgiven for being late-ish.
I just found out today that I’m moving!! 3000+ books & bookcases…. oh and furniture & kitty….
So, I understand. Unfortunately, I do understand & you are forgiven for being late-ish.
I just found out today that I’m moving!! 3000+ books & bookcases…. oh and furniture & kitty….
So, I understand. Unfortunately, I do understand & you are forgiven for being late-ish.
Thank you for the interesting post, Jo. I love the view from your window!
I’m all for taking a long, historical view on things like rioting. Far better to have a broad context. I have a fascinating research book called The English Rebel which charts the history of civil disorder back to 1066. My next book, Desired, is set against the background of the radical movement and the Spa Fields Riots of 1816.
Thank you for the interesting post, Jo. I love the view from your window!
I’m all for taking a long, historical view on things like rioting. Far better to have a broad context. I have a fascinating research book called The English Rebel which charts the history of civil disorder back to 1066. My next book, Desired, is set against the background of the radical movement and the Spa Fields Riots of 1816.
Thank you for the interesting post, Jo. I love the view from your window!
I’m all for taking a long, historical view on things like rioting. Far better to have a broad context. I have a fascinating research book called The English Rebel which charts the history of civil disorder back to 1066. My next book, Desired, is set against the background of the radical movement and the Spa Fields Riots of 1816.
Thank you for the interesting post, Jo. I love the view from your window!
I’m all for taking a long, historical view on things like rioting. Far better to have a broad context. I have a fascinating research book called The English Rebel which charts the history of civil disorder back to 1066. My next book, Desired, is set against the background of the radical movement and the Spa Fields Riots of 1816.
Thank you for the interesting post, Jo. I love the view from your window!
I’m all for taking a long, historical view on things like rioting. Far better to have a broad context. I have a fascinating research book called The English Rebel which charts the history of civil disorder back to 1066. My next book, Desired, is set against the background of the radical movement and the Spa Fields Riots of 1816.
Hon, deadline, moving, gardening and riot!!! OMG!! of course we forgive you, just moving is more than enough!!!
I would love to read 1700 newspapers!!!
Hon, deadline, moving, gardening and riot!!! OMG!! of course we forgive you, just moving is more than enough!!!
I would love to read 1700 newspapers!!!
Hon, deadline, moving, gardening and riot!!! OMG!! of course we forgive you, just moving is more than enough!!!
I would love to read 1700 newspapers!!!
Hon, deadline, moving, gardening and riot!!! OMG!! of course we forgive you, just moving is more than enough!!!
I would love to read 1700 newspapers!!!
Hon, deadline, moving, gardening and riot!!! OMG!! of course we forgive you, just moving is more than enough!!!
I would love to read 1700 newspapers!!!
New house? – I sympathise. I have boxes all over the place and narrow corridors to move through. But your view is better than mine!
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New house? – I sympathise. I have boxes all over the place and narrow corridors to move through. But your view is better than mine!
pageturner345@gmail.com
New house? – I sympathise. I have boxes all over the place and narrow corridors to move through. But your view is better than mine!
pageturner345@gmail.com
New house? – I sympathise. I have boxes all over the place and narrow corridors to move through. But your view is better than mine!
pageturner345@gmail.com
New house? – I sympathise. I have boxes all over the place and narrow corridors to move through. But your view is better than mine!
pageturner345@gmail.com