Every Woman Dreams…

In this last book of my Lyon’s Den series, both the hero and the heroine are from Scotland. 27% of my DNA is directly from Central Scotland. My 9th Great-Grandfather on my father’s side was the 7th Chieftain of the Clan MacThomas. John Mccomie (Iain Mòr), my 9x great-grandfather, has passed into the folklore of Perthshire. 40% of my DNA claims Celtic/Gaelic roots. According t...

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Lewis Morris was a 50 year old plantation owner from New York when he signed the Declaration of Independence. The father of 10 children, Morris died in 1798 at the age of 71.

Lewis Morris III was born on April 8, 1726, in Morrisania, New York, into a rich and privileged family. In 1762, up...

In my romantic suspense series for Dragonblade Publishing, in several of the books, I mention individuals with broken limbs, as well as have my heroes attempt to make a mold of a prominent footprint found in book 5. Lord Benjamin Thompson from book 4, who initially trained as a surgeon, advises them to use resin, wax, and gypsum, but was that the going mixture.

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In book 3 of my Dragonblade romantic suspense series, Lord Navan Beaufort suggests, in order to save time, that he and Lady Annalise Dutton simply marry in Gretna Green, but her ladyship refuses because she wants no one, especially her brother, Alexander Dutton, Lord Marksman, to try to overturn the marriage vows. Therefore, the pair travel on to Lord Aaran Graham’s estate is...

The Scottish Fling is a vigorous, historic Highland dance characterized by intricate steps performed on one spot in a 4/4 time, often acting as a victory dance. In contrast, a Scottish Jig is a quick, lively dance in 6/8 time, often mimicking an agitated character with fast, playful footwork.

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