Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning were the literary power couple of the Victorian era, and their love story was just as entertaining as their poetry.
Two Poets in Love: The Romance of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning
7 (Mis)Adventures of Lord Byron
Lord Byron was a man of scandal, romance, passion, and literary genius. Here's 7 (mis)adventures of the man that was "mad, bad, and dangerous to know."
Frankenstein’s Famous Creator, Mary Shelley, Kept Her Dead Husband’s Heart
One of my favorite things to do is to dig into the English annals and discover really weird stories. I’ve covered some strange and deranged stories on this blog, from Lady Caroline Lamb sending her bloody pubes to Lord Byron to one of life’s most baffling questions—was Jack the Ripper a woman? This month I... Continue Reading →
Publication, A Review, and So Much More… Gah, I’m Overwhelmed!
Happy New Year, readers! Quite a bit has already happened since the start of 2019. For one, a publication! What better way to ring in the new year than a story from yours truly? "Do You Hear the Coffin Bell?" was published in the January 2019 issue of The Blotter Magazine, "The South's free, unique,... Continue Reading →
Publication!: “I’d Rather Lose My Head” appears in the first issue of the Magazine of History & Fiction
My last publication of 2018! "I'd Rather Lose My Head," a story about Anne Boleyn at the start of King Henry VIII's courtship, was published in the first issue of the Magazine of History & Fiction. The Magazine of History & Fiction is one of the few magazines dedicated to historical fiction. It describes itself... Continue Reading →
3 Publications Coming Up!: Ariel Chart, Magazine of History & Fiction, and Fiction on the Web
Sorry for the long silence! Life has been busy with two of my cousins getting married in the last month, a few concerts, and designing my she-shed. Side note: I finally get my own study! Complete with a large writing desk, bookshelves, and old maps. It's still in the process, but I'll share pictures when... Continue Reading →
Publication! “Our Dance” appears in August 2018 issue of Scarlet Leaf Review
I'm proud to say "Our Dance," a dark love story, appeared in the August 2018 issue of Scarlet Leaf Review. It has taken two years to find a home for this story, which has always remained close to my heart, and I can't believe I finally have the opportunity to share it with readers. Scarlet Leaf... Continue Reading →
The Enduring Writer in Ireland 2018, Part 7
My final day in Ireland was one of sadness. I would be leaving the airport early the next morning, and I was not yet ready to leave this country of emerald green fields. It was as if I had just arrived. I was starting to get into the groove of the cities without skyscrapers. I... Continue Reading →
The Enduring Writer in Ireland, Part 2
Please read about my first day in Ireland if you'd like to keep with chronological order! My second day started with jet lag hangover. I stumbled about my hotel room finding my clothes and shoes for the day. Although, all I wanted to do was crawl back into bed. I mean, the blankets in my... Continue Reading →
The Enduring Writer: My First Publication!
Every writer suffers from periods of doubt. Voices whisper in the writer's ear asking questions that can't be brushed aside. Will my work standout? I know I'm a good writer, but will anyone else see that? Are my stories enough? These questions can cripple any aspiring writer before the pen touches the page. Why should... Continue Reading →
Kat Devitt 