There was a paper on the Brock illustrations at Molland’s, but with Maggie Sullivan’s passing a few months ago, it is only available trough the Internet Archive. You might find it useful. I wrote it.
I really liked this — your reflections on Bitter Ground and what it means to write about loss, healing, and memory feel so honest and grounded. Thanks for sharing your creative journey.
I really enjoyed this post about Michaelmas — it was interesting to learn about how the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel, has played a role in history beyond just a religious observance. The way the blog explains its connection to old calendar traditions like quarter days and seasonal customs makes the topic feel alive and relevant. I also liked how it shows that something that might seem obscure today once marked important moments in people’s work, life, and community rhythms.
Thank you for you information covering Ackerman’s. There’s not much available. It came up in a Regency I’m currently reading. I hadn’t heard of it before.
That’s a really lovely point, Vanessa. I find the weather descriptions in those books are often the most evocative part – it really sets the mood for the whole scene.
It’s fascinating to learn how Almack’s wasn’t just about wealth or title, but about a specific kind of social currency—wit, grace, and savoir faire. The role of the patronesses really highlights how much power women held in shaping social exclusivity during the Regency. Understanding their influence helps put into perspective just how calculated and elite the social scene of the time was.
I learned something new today. I would probably trip over a round gown within five minutes, but they do sound very elegant. It is amazing how much fashion has changed and how much of it was probably uncomfortable. I will stick to my jeans, thank you very much. I do love reading about the Regency era though. It is fun to visit but I would not want to live there. Do you think you could survive wearing those clothes all day?
Thanks, Vanessa. I was unclear about how much an indie author could use AI. I’m thinking it’s ok to use it for research, proof-reading, or even editing of a human written passage or book.
There was a paper on the Brock illustrations at Molland’s, but with Maggie Sullivan’s passing a few months ago, it is only available trough the Internet Archive. You might find it useful. I wrote it.
I really liked this — your reflections on Bitter Ground and what it means to write about loss, healing, and memory feel so honest and grounded. Thanks for sharing your creative journey.
I really enjoyed this post about Michaelmas — it was interesting to learn about how the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel, has played a role in history beyond just a religious observance. The way the blog explains its connection to old calendar traditions like quarter days and seasonal customs makes the topic feel alive and relevant. I also liked how it shows that something that might seem obscure today once marked important moments in people’s work, life, and community rhythms.
Thank you for you information covering Ackerman’s. There’s not much available. It came up in a Regency I’m currently reading. I hadn’t heard of it before.
That’s a really lovely point, Vanessa. I find the weather descriptions in those books are often the most evocative part – it really sets the mood for the whole scene.
It’s fascinating to learn how Almack’s wasn’t just about wealth or title, but about a specific kind of social currency—wit, grace, and savoir faire. The role of the patronesses really highlights how much power women held in shaping social exclusivity during the Regency. Understanding their influence helps put into perspective just how calculated and elite the social scene of the time was.
I learned something new today. I would probably trip over a round gown within five minutes, but they do sound very elegant. It is amazing how much fashion has changed and how much of it was probably uncomfortable. I will stick to my jeans, thank you very much. I do love reading about the Regency era though. It is fun to visit but I would not want to live there. Do you think you could survive wearing those clothes all day?
Thanks, Vanessa. I was unclear about how much an indie author could use AI. I’m thinking it’s ok to use it for research, proof-reading, or even editing of a human written passage or book.