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6 Times Beau Brummell Was the Ultimate Diva
Beau Brummell took Regency England by storm with his devious good looks, witticism, and fashion sense. He was an ideal dandy, meaning a man who placed importance in his appearance, pursued his passions to the utmost, and adhered to romantic ideals. Beau took these beliefs to heart, taking great pains with his wardrobe. He disdained… Continue Reading →
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 →
Abode of Love: Home to a Wacky Victorian Sex Cult
What images come to mind for the Victorian era? Maybe corsets, tea, and large country homes come to mind. Maybe the values of the time: wealth, family, morality, and strict gender roles (like divorce as a rare occurrence and society’s obsession with virginity). The last thing you might think of is a crazy sex cult… Continue Reading →
Looking for a feminist fairy tale? Try “A Most Charming Couple”
“A Most Charming Couple,” a sweet, feminist fairy tale, was recently published in Corvid Queen. This story is about growing old, making new friends, and finding true love. Read it here!
Romance or the Marriage Mart?: 10 Victorian Courtship Rituals
In the Victorian era, courtship was a business. There was even a term for it: “the marriage mart.” Dowries, lands, and titles served as motivators for selecting a life partner. A gentleman might ask, “Is her dowry large enough?” A lady might ask, “Is his title high enough?” a However, finding genuine love and affection… Continue Reading →
Short Story Performed on Tales to Terrify Podcast
Check out my most recent story! “The Scent of Lavender,” which started as a Jack the Ripper origin story but mutated into a monster of its own, was performed on the 441st episode of Tales to Terrify, a Hugo award-nominated podcast.
“Secrets in the Poison” Appears in Twist in Time Magazine
Looking for something to read? Check out my latest story, “Secrets in the Poison,” a story of suspense set in the Victorian era countryside.
A Damsel in Bedlam: A Victorian Love Story Set in An Insane Asylum
Check out my latest story! “A Damsel in Bedlam,” a Victorian love story set in an insane asylum, was published in the Summer 2020 issue of The Writing Disorder.
Minsden Chapel: Home to Glowing Crosses, A Murdered Nun, and A Ghastly Monk
Is Minsden Chapel haunted by a ghostly monk that clanks around in spectral shackles? Ok, maybe I took a little bit of creative license with the shackle part, but a monk has been alleged to wander through the crumbling ruins. a Built in the 14th century, Minsden Chapel was in use through the 18th century…. Continue Reading →
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