On Monday evening, at Café Cha Cha, in Cassiobury Park, I attended an interesting talk by Paul Rabbits, Head of Parks and Open Spaces for Watford Borough Council and Sarah Kerenza Priestly, Heritage and Arts Manager of Watford Museum.
The subject of the talk was Cassiobury, The Ancient Seat of the Earls of Essex.
"In 1916 the 7th Earl of Essex, aged only fifty-eight, died after being run down by a taxi. Six years later, his widow and his heir, the 8th Earl, put the house and the park up for sale."
Today, Cassiobury Park, is a 300 hectare site twice the size of Hyde Park. It is much loved by local people.
I have been considering setting a novel in or around Cassiobury House for a long time, so I was delighted by the talk, and am looking forward to reading Peter Rabbits and Sarah Kerenza Priestley's beautifully illustrated book Cassiobury The Ancient Seat of the Earls of Essex published by Amberley Publishing, www.amberley-books.com.
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Monday's Child Final Research
I have a nasty cold so I've been lethargic. However, I completed what I hope is the final research for Monday's Child a traditional Regency novel, which is a follow on story from Sunday's Child. By combining the information in four of my non-fiction books and photo copies from other books I am now able to write the next chapter. Phew! Now, where is that box of tissues?
Final research for Monday's Child.
I have a nasty cold so I've been lethargic. However, I completed what I hope is the final research for Monday's Child a traditional Regency novel, which is a follow on story from Sunday's Child. By combining the information in four of my non-fiction books and photo copies from other books I am now able to write the next chapter. Phew! Now, where is that box of tissues?
Saturday, 8 November 2014
Remembrance Sunday, 1st World War, Peninsular War, Battle of Ligny, Battle of Waterloo.
On the news I viewed the sea of poppies, which commemorate members of the armed forces who gave their lives, around The Tower of London.
While writing Monday's Child, the follow on novel from Sunday's Child, I have read widely about the Napoleonic Wars. I wonder how many people realise that in proportion to the number of people alive at that time more lives were lost then than in the First World War. A very sobering thought. It's also sobering to wonder what would have happened if the Battle of Waterloo had been lost.
While writing Monday's Child, the follow on novel from Sunday's Child, I have read widely about the Napoleonic Wars. I wonder how many people realise that in proportion to the number of people alive at that time more lives were lost then than in the First World War. A very sobering thought. It's also sobering to wonder what would have happened if the Battle of Waterloo had been lost.
Friday, 7 November 2014
My interview with the Romantic Novel Society is on line
My interview with the Romantic Novel Society is on line.
I hope you will enjoy it if you drop by.
The link is: http://romanticnovelistsassociation.blogspot.com
All the best,
Rosemary Morris
www.rosemarymorris.co.uk
I hope you will enjoy it if you drop by.
The link is: http://romanticnovelistsassociation.blogspot.com
All the best,
Rosemary Morris
www.rosemarymorris.co.uk
Thursday, 6 November 2014
On Revising Monday's Child
While revising and editing the first ten chapters of Monday's Child I have cut adverbs, adjectives and unnecessary phrases and sentences. I have also eliminated repetitions.
I am also checking and double checking my research. This morning I re-read the notes and photo copies of pages of the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research Vol XXXI I made at The National Army Museum.
Fingers crossed, the novel reads well and the historical details are correct.
I am also checking and double checking my research. This morning I re-read the notes and photo copies of pages of the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research Vol XXXI I made at The National Army Museum.
Fingers crossed, the novel reads well and the historical details are correct.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
On Reading and Research
I'm looking forward to delving into the to-be-read pile on my bedside table.
There are three magazines. Writing Magazine, Grow Your Own and Woman's Weekly.
There are excellent articles and competitions in Writing Magazine, plus information about magazines and publishers writers can submit to, and readers' new plus much more.
Grow Your Own is informative and usually comes with some packets of sees. This months are purple brussel sprouts and white and red alpine strawberries.
I enjoy reading Woman's Weekly, which I buy it to study the short stories and serials with a view to submitting fiction to the magazine one day.
At the moment I'm half way through Barbara Bradford Taylor Bradford's Heirs of Ravenscar in which begins in 1918. She has based the novel on Edward III his family and other personalities of the era by re-creating them as nineteenth century characters. I'm enjoying the book.
There are another four books in my to be read pile which I picked up from the library, three novels and one non fiction book. The White Russian by Vanora Bennet, Dear Thing by Julie Cohen and The Downstairs Maid by Rosie Clarke, each of which I'm looking forward to reading.
The fourth book is the long awaited Edward II The Unconventional King by Kathryn Warner. I am particularly interested in this because I am revising my novel set in Edward II's reign. I have my own theory about his relationship with his favourites and the question of whether or not he was murdered.
There are three magazines. Writing Magazine, Grow Your Own and Woman's Weekly.
There are excellent articles and competitions in Writing Magazine, plus information about magazines and publishers writers can submit to, and readers' new plus much more.
Grow Your Own is informative and usually comes with some packets of sees. This months are purple brussel sprouts and white and red alpine strawberries.
I enjoy reading Woman's Weekly, which I buy it to study the short stories and serials with a view to submitting fiction to the magazine one day.
At the moment I'm half way through Barbara Bradford Taylor Bradford's Heirs of Ravenscar in which begins in 1918. She has based the novel on Edward III his family and other personalities of the era by re-creating them as nineteenth century characters. I'm enjoying the book.
There are another four books in my to be read pile which I picked up from the library, three novels and one non fiction book. The White Russian by Vanora Bennet, Dear Thing by Julie Cohen and The Downstairs Maid by Rosie Clarke, each of which I'm looking forward to reading.
The fourth book is the long awaited Edward II The Unconventional King by Kathryn Warner. I am particularly interested in this because I am revising my novel set in Edward II's reign. I have my own theory about his relationship with his favourites and the question of whether or not he was murdered.
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
The Captain and The Countess Traditional Historical Romance set in Queen Anne Stuart's Reign 1702-1714
The Captain and The Countess
Set in the reign of Queen Anne Stuart 1702-1714
By Rosemary Morris
Why does heart-rending pain lurk in the back of the wealthy Countess of Sinclair’s eyes?
Although the air sizzles when widowed Kate, victim of an abusive marriage meets Edward Howard, a captain in Queen Anne’s navy, she has no intention of ever marrying again.
However, when Kate becomes better acquainted with the Captain she realises he is the only man who understands her grief and can help her to untangle her past
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To view the book trailer, read the first three chapters and some reviews please visit: www.rosemarymorris.co.uk
Monday, 3 November 2014
Voices From the Past
I'm recommending this interesting non-fiction book.
"Voices From The Past: ...Russia--Soviet Union..." by Orest M.
Gladky-- eBook on Amazon: http://www.OlgaGladkyVerroEditor.com
"Voices From The Past: ...Russia--Soviet Union..." by Orest M.
Gladky-- eBook on Amazon: http://www.OlgaGladkyVerroEditor.com
Sunday, 2 November 2014
More on Writing Monday's Child
Although I haven't finished writing Monday's Child, the sequel to Sunday's Child, I decided to edit the completed chapters.
My research has turned up some facts which need to be inserted.
Also, although I don't write detailed plot plans, I did have the rough details of the plot in mind. However, I had planned a surprise but, as the book developed I decided the reader would guess what it was. With reluctance, because it is painful to make a substantial change, I had to think of an alternative.
So, before I write the last few chapters I need to make sure that the previous ones flow smoothly.
I hope that after so much hard work the novel will be a page turner and the reviews will be 5*.
My research has turned up some facts which need to be inserted.
Also, although I don't write detailed plot plans, I did have the rough details of the plot in mind. However, I had planned a surprise but, as the book developed I decided the reader would guess what it was. With reluctance, because it is painful to make a substantial change, I had to think of an alternative.
So, before I write the last few chapters I need to make sure that the previous ones flow smoothly.
I hope that after so much hard work the novel will be a page turner and the reviews will be 5*.
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Massage
Although I take regular breaks from the computer and laptop I admit to becoming a bit sore and stiff.
The deep tissue massage I had on Thursday, given by a well-qualified masseur, worked wonders, but her advice was to rest on Friday and to drink plenty of water to get rid of toxins. I took her advice, am less sore and stiff and ready to start blogging again.
The deep tissue massage I had on Thursday, given by a well-qualified masseur, worked wonders, but her advice was to rest on Friday and to drink plenty of water to get rid of toxins. I took her advice, am less sore and stiff and ready to start blogging again.
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Historical Research and Dull Weather
The weather was dull today so I made myself comfortable indoors with some historical non-fiction. I'm researching Brussels on the 14th and 15th of June, 1814 and the famous ball held by the Duchess of Richmond. I'm beginning to visualise the scenes, the officers who did not have time to change and joined their regiment still wearing ballroom slippers. And I can almost here the drums, bugles and bagpipes calling the men to arms. I've made notes and know how to begin the next chapter of Monday's Child, the follow on novel from my published novel Sunday's Child, which is on special offer from Amazon Kindle until the 31st of October.
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
On Writing Monday's Child
Another 6,000 words or less to write and I will finish Monday's Child the follow on novel to my traditional Regency Novel Sunday's Child published by MuseItUp Publishing.
I wrote the first draft of Chapter Twenty-Nine, a crucial chapter, from the heroine's point of view. I revised it, edited it and realised part of it needed to be from the hero's viewpoint. I've finished the chapter and think it works much better.
A little more research and then I can write Chapter Thirty. Phew!
I wrote the first draft of Chapter Twenty-Nine, a crucial chapter, from the heroine's point of view. I revised it, edited it and realised part of it needed to be from the hero's viewpoint. I've finished the chapter and think it works much better.
A little more research and then I can write Chapter Thirty. Phew!
Monday, 27 October 2014
Indian Summer
It is a glorious October day here in S.E. England, so I've taken advantage of the blue sky and sunshine to clean my greenhouse.
The greenhouse had to be moved because the outside of my house is being cladded. Now, I'm replacing the staging and the plants. I've already moved my patio nectarine tree and my potted herbs inside and I'm ready to sow winter salad and broad beans.
The greenhouse had to be moved because the outside of my house is being cladded. Now, I'm replacing the staging and the plants. I've already moved my patio nectarine tree and my potted herbs inside and I'm ready to sow winter salad and broad beans.
Sunday, 26 October 2014
Freezing Cold Birthday Party
Yesterday, to celebrate my 7 year-old grandson's birthday his parents arranged a party at Dunstable Downs, a popular place to fly kites due to the favourable winds. The view of countryside from the top of the downs is spectacular, and The Visitor Centre serves refreshments and various items including books.
However, it was freezing yesterday and I was glad to make forays into the Visitor Centre to get warm. But the children, nine cousins, really enjoyed themselves and watching a flotilla of kites rise and dip was amazing.
However, it was freezing yesterday and I was glad to make forays into the Visitor Centre to get warm. But the children, nine cousins, really enjoyed themselves and watching a flotilla of kites rise and dip was amazing.
Saturday, 25 October 2014
Special Offers - Final Week - Rosemary Morris's Historical Novels
Special Offers – Final Week
MuseItUp Publishing is celebrating its 4 Year Anniversary with 50% to 80% OFF specials until the 31st October.
My historical novels are included in the special offers.
Far Beyond Rubies. 50%off £1.90 $3.09
Tangled Love. 50% off. £1.84 $2.99
The Captain and The Countess 50% off £1.90 $3.09
Sunday’s Child 80% off £0.77p $1.25
My novels are set in the early 18th & 19th centuries.
Visit www.rosemarymorris.co.uk to read the first three chapters of each novel and view the book trailers.
Friday, 24 October 2014
Healthy Lunch
I'm not on a crash diet but I do want to lose weight and eat healthily.
For lunch I had organic spaghetti with a sauce I made earlier in the year and put in the freezer - 60% tomatoes, a leek, carrots, green pepper, oregano and basil from my organic garden. Desert was vegetarian yoghurt with a desert spoon of organic honey. To wash it all down I drank a glass of water with a desert spoon full of organic cold pressed cider vinegar.
For lunch I had organic spaghetti with a sauce I made earlier in the year and put in the freezer - 60% tomatoes, a leek, carrots, green pepper, oregano and basil from my organic garden. Desert was vegetarian yoghurt with a desert spoon of organic honey. To wash it all down I drank a glass of water with a desert spoon full of organic cold pressed cider vinegar.
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Healthy Breakfast
I don't want to go hungry. I do want to lose weight and eat healthily.
First thing in the morning I squeeze the juice of an unwaxed lemon and add the juice to a glass of hot water. At first, I thought I wouldn't be able to drink it without adding organic honey, but now that I'm used to it I find it refreshing.
For breakfast I have organic porridge made with almond milk to which I add three fruits and a little sugar substitute. Today I added black grapes, strawberries and raspberries. Delicious.
First thing in the morning I squeeze the juice of an unwaxed lemon and add the juice to a glass of hot water. At first, I thought I wouldn't be able to drink it without adding organic honey, but now that I'm used to it I find it refreshing.
For breakfast I have organic porridge made with almond milk to which I add three fruits and a little sugar substitute. Today I added black grapes, strawberries and raspberries. Delicious.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Serious Accident - Innocent Party
My daughter was driving behind a car in front of which another car had broken down and switched on the hazard lights. At the last minute the car ahead of my daughter changed lanes and my daughter's car crashed into it. The car is a write off. She asked the woman why she didn't indicate that she was about to change lanes. The answer. "The sun was in my eyes so I didn't see the hazard lights." It's a cliché but the law is an ass. Because my daughter hit the back of the other car her insurance company told her she is automatically judged to be the guilty party. Needless to say she was in a state of shock but, thank God she was not hurt.
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