Regency Fiction Writers Blog
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Regency Fiction Writers, Inc. advances the professional interests of writers of the extended Regency period of England (1780 to 1840) through inclusion, networking, advocacy, and education. Here you will come across the finer aspects of Regency Romance - common character tropes, twists and other helpful resources.
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
1w ago
RFW’s new look and new website are almost here! The Forums will be shut down on Sunday, May 5th at 9:00 am EDT for migration to the new site (without losing any posts or comments). This means BEFORE May 5th, you should: Respond to any posts you wish, Download anything from classes you took and ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
3M ago
The Quizzing Glass blog is looking for new contributors. Here are some reasons to consider taking advantage of this volunteer writing opportunity: You can share with fellow RFW members interesting facts and information you may have gathered while doing research for your own books. You can determine the Regency-related topic you want to write about ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
3M ago
If you read Regency romances chances are you will sooner or later be drawn into a duel, or at least an account of one. Though it was illegal, dueling was a popular way for Regency males to display their athletic prowess, respond to an insult or settle a debt of honor. In the 18th century, duels ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
3M ago
Don’t miss this month’s tea, “Capturing Regency England On The Page” presented by Jayne Davis and Gail Eastwood on Thursday, February 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, via Zoom. The details that can make or break your Regency-set fiction fall into two major categories: 1) the historical period and 2) the location. Even ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
3M ago
It’s winter, and cold weather is a great inducement to focus on indoor activities. For me, that means it’s time to find my yarn basket. I just can’t relax for long without a colorful strand of yarn threaded through my fingers and a project to knit or crochet. Hand knitting and crocheting, used to make ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
4M ago
Emma and Lord Nelson – first impressions Emma Hamilton first met Lord Nelson in 1793 in Naples, where her husband, Sir William Hamilton, was stationed as an ambassador to the court of Ferdinand and Maria Carolina. However, Emma and Nelson’s love affair didn’t heat up until after they met again in 1798. It’s hard to ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
4M ago
This month marks the 209th anniversary of the death of Emma Hamilton. She was best known during the Regency as Emma Hamilton, wife of Sir William Hamilton and the mistress of naval hero Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson. Theirs was a passionate affair, and this is the story of two intertwined lives, one of which ended in ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
4M ago
Please join us for our monthly members-only tea on January 18th at 12 PM MST (1 PM CST/2 PM EST). Members, be sure to reserve your spot via the Register Now! link below. Not a member? Come along and join us in time for this presentation! Presented by Brenda Cox, this month’s topic is “Her ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
4M ago
In my last post I talked about the riddles that appeared in Jane Austen’s Emma. Another form of entertainment that was popular in Georgian England and also features in Emma is a rout-party, or rout. Routs were informal social gatherings hosted by the well-to-do in their homes. There were many types of routs – they could ..read more
Regency Fiction Writers Blog
4M ago
Jane Austen must have had fun writing her fourth published novel, Emma. In addition to sparkling dialogue, funny situations, and comic misunderstandings, she included a couple of riddles. If you have the book handy, these riddles (also referred to as charades) appear in Chapter IX of Volume I. Here’s how the riddles appear: Emma is attempting ..read more