Penelope Redmont writes fun traditional historical romance, romantic mysteries, and other fiction
A few weeks ago, in a writers’ group meeting, we discussed using social media for book marketing. Several authors used Instagram, others used Pinterest. It became a heated discussion: does social media sell books? Book marketing on social media: does it help you to sell more ...
Over the past few months, I’ve found myself a little bored with current Regency romance. So, I decided it was time to enjoy myself by rereading the gold standard in Regency romance: Georgette Heyer. The Regency romance standard: Heyer’s heroes Nothing beats Georgette Heyer’s ...
Did you set goals for 2020? Unfortunately, whatever goals you set, life got in the way. You may be reluctant to set goals for 2021. If you’re thinking “why bother about goals?” here are some reasons: You can’t hit a target if you don’t aim. Your shot may be way off the target ...
“Who’s doing NaNoWriMo this year?” (A question at our writers’ group meeting.) It’s that time of year again. November and NaNoWriMo loom large. Will you participate? BTW: no matter when you're reading this, you can use these tips to improve your fiction... Whether you’re joining in or ...
At a recent writers’ group meeting, we discussed how to write fiction that readers love and remember. The discussion started when one author said: “Last week I caught up on my reading. I read four (genre) novels. After I finished them, I struggled to remember the characters. And the ...
When you’re writing a novel, do you begin at the beginning? We discussed our favorite strategies for starting a novel at a recent writers’ group meeting. Most authors in the group said they write chronologically: they began at the beginning and write to the end. Several authors however ...
At last, my new Regency romance, Love And The Unexpected Duchess, has been released. I seem to have been working on this novel forever… I hope you enjoy it. An excerpt follows. New Regency romance series: the fashionable St Carterets of St James’s Square Love And The Unexpected ...
Here’s the cover of my new Regency romance, Love And The Unexpected Duchess. The novel’s almost ready for release. It’s the first book in a new series. You can read a snippet in this post, Felicity Meets The Barefoot Duke. ...
Love time travel romances and the Regency era?
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Her sister Catherine believes that Elaine's hair tells you everything that you need to know about her. It's flame-red. When Sir Oliver Destry trifles with Elaine, she decides on revenge. Elaine soon discovers the truth of the old saying that if you want to make the gods laugh, just tell them your plans.
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In 1816 England, pretty Eleanor Devayne teaches young ladies at Miss Merryford's Academy. Although Ellie's job scandalizes her family, Ellie is happy, because she's supporting her small sister.
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She's gorgeous, but hot-tempered, and Scottish heiress Bess Fleming takes the ton by storm. She's refused six proposals of marriage -- will Lord Darius make number seven?
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The relationship between scandalous Lady Hedworth and Major Lord Cambwell has teased and annoyed the gossiping mamas of the ton for years.
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