Victorian Leap Year Traditions Part 1

Victorian Leap Year Traditions Part 1

If you recall seeing the 2010 movie, LEAP YEAR, starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, then you know a great deal of fun can be poked at the long-held European tradition of ladies taking a turn, roughly once every four years, in the dominant role of pursuer in a romantic relationship.

According to an article titled LEAP YEAR, and subtitled: Ladies’ law in Leap Year–Bachelors’ Penalty, as published in The Weekly Kansas Chief newspaper on 21 January, 1892, “A lady has the privilege in leap year of suggesting marriage between herself and a bachelor acquaintance.

Victorian Era Valentine’s Day

Victorian Era Valentine’s Day

The Victorian Era was a time of Romanticism: flowery language, love letters as a part of courtship; and Valentine’s Day! Expectations and societal norms during the latter 19th century was filled with some traditions we recognize today, and some we might not.

Merry Christmas to my Favorite Author!

Merry Christmas to my Favorite Author!

You might have readers on your gift-giving list, but have you considered adding a favorite author or two?

Twelve simple “gifts” that will mean the world to an author! These genuine gifts of the heart are easy, simple, and for the most part cost no money.

Holiday Gifts for Readers on your List

Holiday Gifts for Readers on your List

Giving eBooks as holiday gifts is easy, inexpensive, and for readers–a favorite surprise to open at Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s day… or just because! This article provides step-by-step easy-to-follow instructions about how to purchase a kindle edition–including plenty of images to walk you through the quick process. You’ll love how EASY this is!