What’s one of the main reasons I’m obsessed with Dancing With the Stars (go, Apolo!)? The clothes, of course! So sparkly and fringe-y and fun. I’ve always loved playing dress-up, and subscribe to way more fashion magazines than is probably … Continue reading →
This morning, I am heading to New England for the NEC-RWA Conference. And since this week has been chock-a-block full of everything (sick kid, real estate, insomnia) but writing, I don’t have a lot to say. At least not anything … Continue reading →
I’ve just read a very odd little book–recommended to me by Pam Rosenthal–of children’s stories by Mary Lamb. Of the ten stories, three are written by Mary’s brother Charles, and they form a collection of stories told in the voices … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago, Megan taught me about McGuffins. I also recently learned about Mary Sues. According to Wikipedia, Mary Sue “is a pejorative term for a fictional character who is portrayed in an overly idealized way and lacks … Continue reading →
Greetings! It is I, Bertram St. James, Exquisite — also known as Bertie the Beau. (Because I am. Very.) Today I shall (attempt to) teach you all how to be more beautiful, more elegant, more….more…how can I put this? Oh, … Continue reading →
Yesterday the RITA and Golden Heart finalists were notified so it was a day of joy for many who received “the call” themselves or whose friends excitedly made their announcements. The RITA and Golden Heart are Romance Writers of America’s … Continue reading →
Who knew that so many people loved that Fragonard painting! Maybe I should use it every week. 🙂 I also had it hanging on my wall when I was child, and it’s one of my favorites. Rachel Reed, you are … Continue reading →
This week, I (Amanda) am out of town. It was an unexpected trip, so I didn’t have time to prepare a proper post. But I was thinking how much I enjoy having Risky Regencies as a place to visit every … Continue reading →
Next Friday, I head to The Homeland (i.e. Massachusetts) to attend the NEC-RWA’s Annual Conference. During that time, I will get to a) ride a bus with my friend Kwana, who is insisting on teaching me knitting (our other friend, … Continue reading →
This is a follow-up to Cara’s post the other day about the movie Amazing Grace. Why, you may ask, did the movie industry glom onto what is still (and unjustly) a rather obscure bit of history? Because this year is … Continue reading →
New from the Riskies!
The Wallflower's Mistletoe Wedding by Amanda McCabe
A Pregnant Courtesan for the Rake by Diane Gaston
How to Find a Duke in Ten Days by Grace Burrowes, Shana Galen, and Carolyn Jewel
The Magnificent Marquess by Gail Eastwood
Look for some changes in the Riskies community soon!
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