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Viva La Difference: Gaps in History
Are we avoiding difficult periods in history when writing historical romances? Is it a hard sell to set a story in times of Slavery, when be
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From Vikings to Flappers
This month's PHS Poll looks at historical settings, from the traditionally popular regency, to vikings, flappers and the early 20th cent
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Shanna - Old School Romance
Continuing our series looking at romance novels which have inspired and influenced writers, Heidi Rice reminisces about classic old school