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 Romance Writers of America
This group has provided me with a wealth of information. Anyone interested in writing romance should join.

Lowcountry Romance Writers
This is the local group I joined about a year ago.  They are now offering on-line classes presented by published authors. I suggest you take a moment and check it out.

 
Ann Josephson Writing Tips
This site provides several interesting how-to articles.


Stephanie Bond Writing Tips
Scroll down to find the link to the writer's page.


Kathy Carmichael Writing Tips
Author provides practical help on plotting, writing and pitching your work.


Mystery Writers of America
 Meanings and Origins of Phrases
Good for when writing a historical and looking to see if your phrase works.


Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

Thistles and Pirates
Articles about Scotland and Pirates.  Provides research links.


Jody Rodriguez's History Links
Great place to start when researching a topic.


 Origin of Names
Good to use when stumped with picking character's names.

THOR Virtual Reference Desk


Story Mania

The Hussies Book Slam Blog

Looking for a good book to read?  Check out what "the hussies" are recommending!
 Romantic Times
Reviews romance novels and provides information about the industry.


Passionate Pen
Great sight for writers.  Links to publishers and agents and lots of advice.


English Literature on the Web
E-text sorted by year written.


UK--Primary Documents
E-text sorted by year of official accountings and documents through England's history.


I-Tools
Reference search engine that links you to guides, dictionaries, and encyclopedias.

BabyNames.Com
Use the search feature on this site to search for names with a spefic meaning. For example, you want a name that means "strong"...This site will give you a long list.

Show Me the Money

Ever wonder how much a romance gets paid? Author Karen Fox's website provides a survey of book advances and sell-through for various publishers and lines. After looking at this, I definitely know I am not in this for the money!

Victorian Women Writers
E-text of Victorian Women Writers. The works include anthologies, novels, political pamphlets, religious tracts, children's books, and volumes of poetry and verse drama.

Cheat Sheet for Writers!
Author Michele Albert has put together an invaluable list of tips and techniques for writers to use.

Huntress Reviews
Looking for a good book to read? Check out this site!

Locate your favorite author's webpage here!
 Jane Austen's Misery of Life
Lifestyles of Jane Austen's time.  Includes a dictionary of slang words.


The English Bride
Site dedicated to marriage customs in the 18th century.


Jo Beverley's Georgian and Regency Articles

Regency Repository
Links to sites about art, fashion, etiquette, science, literature in the Regency.


Etiquette and Deportment
A little later than the Regency but offers some good Victorian period articles.


Georgian England Top Dogs
Dogs you'd expect to find in Georgian England.


19th Century Gardening
A timeline of gardening.


Regency Fashion Page
Includes pictures of original plates from this time period and describes the fashions.


BOPCRIS
An index of over 15,000 British Parliamentary Papers from the period 1688-1800
 Catherine Coulter
Writes Regencies, historicals, and romantic suspense.  Her writing is light and sexy and has a way of drawing me into the plot.


Julie Garwood
Writes historicals and romantic suspense.  She often has me laughing out loud.


Kay Hooper
Writes edge of your seat romantic suspense novels.

Elizabeth Peters
Writes historicals and romantic suspense.  Her writing is always sharp and witty.

Claire Delacroix
Writes historical romances. Her characters all have the kind of spunk I'm working to get into my writing.

Susan Meier
She is one of the most genuine and giving writers out there. She gives an eye-opening workshop too! If you enjoy romances with a baby complicating the mix, read her books.

Sandra Heath
Looking for a great paranormal Regency romance? Susan Heath is the author you are looking for. Her romances are steeped with a mythical alure that I simply cannot get enough of!

 Tracy Anne Warren
Steamy historical romance writer who is kicking off her career with the Trap Trilogy, begining with The Husband Trap from Ballentine April 2006. (Shy Violet Brantford masquerades as her effervescent twin to trap a husband.)
 Angelcynn Anglo-Saxon Living
Describes lifestyle from 400 to 900 AD.


Anglo-Saxon Links
Links to almost anything you need to know about the time period.


More Anglo-Saxon Links
Links to literature of the period and to sites that describe the society and community life.


Clothing of the Celts
Describes clothing from 1100 AD to the 18th century for Scotland.


Odin's Castle of Dreams and Legends
Indexed list of research links.


Venerable Bede Page
Map and timeline of the period.  I love this page.
 Joshua Salik
Writer of short stories about life in Israel with a Hemingway flare. Check out "The Jump". It's my favorite.


Rob's Great Reads Links Library
From free full length online novels to first chapters, all links handpicked for a great read. Mysteries, romances, thrillers, ghost stories, horror, sci-fi and more for discerning readers from authors of excellence.

Short Story Stats
Still looking for a free short story to read? Check out this site. You'll definitely find something here.

Art and Stories From Off the Beaten Path

Here's a neat site I've recently found containing short stories, comics, and artwork by Clif Jackson. Where dreams and reality converge, adventure waits!

Fiction on the Web
Features short stories from around the world...including my Hidden Witches story in his quarterly update! :-) Pop over, take a look, and comment on the stories.
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