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“Mr. Knightley in His Own Words” – It’s Here!

Have you ever participated in a “progressive dinner”? It was a fun, social thing they did back in the day – church groups, etc.. You all ate the appetizer at one person’s house. Then you moved on as a group … Continue reading

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Preview Post for “Mr. Knightley in His Own Words”

“Mr. Knightley in His Own Words” is coming soon! The paperback cover now revealed. Also, did one of your ideas make it into the book? Continue reading

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Procrastination Over; Decision Made at Last!

I delayed as long as possible the impossible choice of who would grace the cover of my upcoming book: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words. Read how I finally decided! Continue reading

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The Mr. Knightley Pageant

Who should I put on the cover of my upcoming book – Mr. Knightley in His Own Words? I need you on the panel of judges to help me decide! Continue reading

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Call me ‘George’

Progress report and a brand new excerpt from “Mr. Knightley in His Own Words.” Did an adolescent Emma really get the nerve to call him ‘George?’ Continue reading

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Going to Town for the Season

What and when was the London season? And what does it have to do with Mr. Knightley? Continue reading

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This, That, and the Other

Because of the date, I will begin with THIS: by wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! We’ve already had snow a couple of times here to get us in the mood, and it got down to 16F last night, … Continue reading

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Work in Progress!

At last I have made a genuine start on what will become my 12th novel: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words! So today I want to share the Prologue with you, to give you a taste of where I’m heading … Continue reading

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