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How ‘Dark’ were the Dark Ages for Women?
The Dark Ages.
Those times conjure bad images. Disease. Famine. Poverty.
When barbarians trounced Rome, a power vacuum hung over Europe. The vast connection of roads once protected by Roman soldiers gave way to outlaws. By the…
History Thursday: Peter the Wild Boy, a Georgian Oddity
Welcome to 'History Thursday' where you get quick historical flashbacks
"Peter the Wild Boy" --- a Georgian era oddity
Do you love Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book'? Disney's much loved movie is based on Kipling's tales of Mowgli,…
What’s in a Rune?
Viking runes combine mysticism and practicality. What are they? The Vendel and Viking Age alphabet. As Viking peoples changed, so did the runes.
When you hear "Viking" you think of raiders, those hot giant blonde men from the north, right?…
Out With The Old & In With The Older
Q: When did keeping up appearances mean going back in time?
A: The 18th century.
For the history buffs, today's post is my second on English homes and cottages.
We like to feather our nests, reflecting our style and…
Norse Jewel, the Audiobook
Are you a fan of Viking romance? Do you like to hear your alpha males in action?
Last Friday heralded the release of Norse Jewel, a romance set in AD 1022.
Viking warrior Hakan wants to lay down his sword and…
Of Home & Hearth
Historical romance opens the door for great research opportunities. Specializing in Viking and Georgian romance, I’ve read my share of non-fiction books on those eras.
But,just when you think you know an era, you get an…
Norse Jewel by Gina Conkle (Deleted scenes + explanation)
Set in AD 1022, Norse Jewel tells the tale of a once free woman, a damsel in distress. Helena was stolen into slavery by marauding Danes and needs to get away from them quickly. Her…
Secrets of Rags-to-Riches Romance
We love a good rags-to-riches story. Whether we're reading romance or drama, we love a character who rises from the ashes.
The story's even better when the heroine manages to stay good and kind along the…
24 Pleasant Ways to Celebrate World Book Day
Ever heard of World Book Day?
In 1995, the UN marked April 23rd as a day to celebrate books and publishers throughout the world.
The day vaguely hit my radar back when I was teaching. We honored…