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Victorian Christmas Traditions

  I put up my Christmas tree last weekend (I love how it makes the house look so sparkly and...
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The London House by Katherine Reay — Book Review

From the desk of Syrie James I love historical fiction, women's fiction, and novels with multiple timelines. It’s a challenging...
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Haunting Halloween Giveaway!

Dear Readers, ‘Tis the season for things that go bump in the night! To celebrate the spookiest holiday of the...
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Down a Dark River by Karen Odden — Book Review

From the desk of Syrie James I’m always up for a good Victorian murder mystery, and I was excited to...
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Preview of Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner

Hello dear readers, I have the great pleasure to share a first look at the next historical fiction novel from...
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Victorian Capes and Cloaks: A Dramatic Fashion Statement

  When I was writing my novel Dracula, My Love, I came to a crossroads and knew I was in...
A Perfect Pairing for your Summer Reading: Enter a Victorian Gothic Giveaway

Victorian Gothic Giveaway!

Hello dear readers! I’m so excited to introduce you to bestselling historical romance novelist Mimi Matthews, whose Gothic suspense novel,...
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John Eyre by Mimi Matthews — Book Review

From the desk of Syrie James When I heard that John Eyre was a gender-swapping version of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane...
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Authors’ Chat with Syrie James and Natalie Jenner

  Hello dear readers! I'm delighted to share this video interview between me and the fabulously talented author Natalie Jenner...
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Book Giveaway: Signed Copy of Jane Austen’s First Love

    Hello dear readers, To celebrate the launch of my new website, I’m giving away a signed copy of...