Truth in Courtship (1865)

Truth in Courtship (1865)

An 1865 newspaper article persuades all young people to tell the truth in courtship, and attempts to convince all readers of the stark benefits, compared to disastrous tragedies, when his advice is ignored. A powerful view into Victorian history and attitudes about courtship and marriage.

BOOK REVIEW: the Remembrance Nye Trilogy

BOOK REVIEW: the Remembrance Nye Trilogy

The Remembrance Nye Trilogy by Mary Jane Auch consists of three Y.A. titles suitable for readers of all ages. I enjoyed them and share my no-spoilers review of all three books. Whether you’re shopping for young readers (these are not “chapter books”; I recommend age 11 or so through great-grandparents) or interested in a clean read yourself, these books delve into accurate history. I only review and share books I personally enjoyed.

Why I Write Sweet Romance

Why I Write Sweet Romance

Somewhere along the way, authors determine what type of books they’ll write. What is their consistent category? What brings one person to write (and love) spicy romance while another writes (and loves) sweet romance?

I share my reasons for selecting Sweet Western Historical Romance (now more aptly categorized as Sweet American Historical Romance).