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Andrea Penrose
historical romance author
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It certainly took me by surprise! But that's what I love about research You truly never know what fun facts you will find.
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
Thank you, Jane! I'm so happy that you enjoy seeing the the lesser-knowwn events woven into a story. For me it makes the past really come alive. There were SO many interesting things going on—and as you point out, ones that could have changed the course of history!
Imagine a whole fleet of Turtles lurking in the Hudson and the coastal waters!
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
So glad you enjoyed being submerged in my little fun discovery!
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
So glad you enjoy my "dives", Alison. I have so much fun working these little things into a book. I hope it reminds readers how richly textured history is, and how many fascinating things were happening, though they don't make the "headlines."
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
Neither can I, Pat. I'm sure Turtle would be WAY more famous if the its captain had managed to attach the explosives to Eagle. But its still a testament to human ingenuity—just an idea a little ahead of its time!
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
Absolutely, Pamela! History is so full of inspiration!
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
Thanks, Pamela. Yes, for me part of the fun of writing historicals is discvering the fascinating tidbits that make history so rcihly alive, and then weaving them into a story.
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
Thanks, Mary. So glad you enjoy these arcane little discoveries as much as I do!
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Andrea here. Those of you who are regular readers of our blog know that I take great delight in jumping down research rabbit holes for my Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. Early scientific technology innovations play a big role in the plots of the books—the early part of the 19th century, incl...
A Deep Dive Down the Research Rabbit Hole!
Posted Sep 7, 2023 at Word Wenches
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Thank you, Pamela! So glad you enjoyed the post.
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
So glad you enjoyed the post, Annette!
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
Those are all lovely pastimes, Margot, and full of fun memories.
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
Karin, those are lovely memories! Yes, porgies are a very underrated fish, Parts are boney, but there is a filet (so I learned this past weekend) that is VERY tasty.
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
That sounds yummy, Stephanie. Did you ever put your college casting skills to practical use?
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
Oh, Lil, lobsters! Now that sort of fishing would get me excited. Your family really did feast! (And I know lobstermen get rightly get VERY fussed when people try to pirate their traps. I bet that thief never messed with those pots again.)
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
That's a wonderful way of bonding!
My brothers were both avid science fiction readers—a taste I didn't share. But we all appreciated storytelling and enjoyed we all gt so much pleasure from books.
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
Thanks, Kareni! I still claim family bragging rights on fish caught with a worm!
Gone Fishing!
Andrea here, musing about family and some of the little memories that serve as touchstones from past to present, reminding us of fun moments that created connections and camaraderie. This past weekend, my older brother and his son chartered a boat to go fishing out at the end of Long Island ...
Gone Fishing!
Posted Aug 22, 2023 at Word Wenches
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Arrgh. You are absolutely right . . . George II and his son Frederick were always at odds, which his grandson George III duplicated with his eldest son. I knew that . . .but sometimes the mind goes a little blank.
Thank you for the correction! I have just corrected tthe text.
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
Many thanks, Teresa!
Another fabulous library I have not yet had a chance to visit. I have heard such wonderful things about it, so hopefully I will get there soon!
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
Thanks so much for the good wishes, Constance.
I have not been to the Peabody Essex Museum or the Phillips Library, but they are now on my To Visit List. They sound amazing. I know what you mean about the old creaky floors and smell of old books. But how nice that all the priceless treasures are being taken care of for future generations.
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
Thanks so much, Annette. I very much appreciate your good wishes.
You would love the British Museum and the King's Collection, which is now housed in the British Library.
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
Thank you, Binnie! That's a great honor to be linked to such a fabulous group.
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
Thanks so much, Kareni! Very much appreciated.
The british Museum is WELL worth another visit.
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
All those places are among my favorites, Patricia. Esecially the Morgan Library, which is the perfect combination of musuem and library. Their exhibitions are some of the most interesting I've seen, and I love that the scale is always so manageable.
The British Museum and the History of its Special Library
Andrea here, due to a family health issue, I’m posting an “oldie but goodie” past blog today in which I’m musing on two of my favorite subjects: libraries and museums. And as it so happens, the British Museum in London—an amazingly wonderful institution that always makes my heart go pitty-pat—...
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