Regency language

  • How to Name a Fictional Location

    Different authors take different approaches to the settings of their historical romance. I generally prefer to invent fictional towns or villages so that I’m free to make up the details as needed. For example, “Castle Rock Cove” is loosely inspired… Continue reading

    How to Name a Fictional Location

  • Not every character can be Jane

    Congratulations, you’ve decided to write a Regency novel! Whether you’re writing romance, fantasy, mystery, or something else, the Regency is a fun time period for a story. But what if you’re having trouble naming all your characters? One of the… Continue reading

  • Regency Pseudo-Profanity

    Recently, I asked my Twitter followers for help thinking of substitutes for curse words. My work-in-progress featured a former clergyman as the male lead, and I felt confident that he would not use actual profanity when talking to his love… Continue reading