tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post446856252697822688..comments2024-03-28T06:44:07.361-04:00Comments on Historical Hussies: Guest Leigh Michaels: How to Have an Affair, Regency StyleDonna Hatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05807169149057139718noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-87545953962143521452011-02-06T22:04:39.229-05:002011-02-06T22:04:39.229-05:00Margaret, Cerise, and Savanna -- Thanks for stoppi...Margaret, Cerise, and Savanna -- Thanks for stopping by! I couldn't agree more that lovers will always find a way -- even with all the extra complications offered by society's rules and the practical considerations of clothes!Leigh Michaelshttp://www.leighmichaels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-27631823021597998602011-02-05T16:09:35.418-05:002011-02-05T16:09:35.418-05:00Interesting how women and men will always find a w...Interesting how women and men will always find a way to be together, regardless of the social mores. <br /><br />Best on your new release!Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-54522524748391485922011-02-05T12:07:36.364-05:002011-02-05T12:07:36.364-05:00Wonderful post!
An intriguing idea for your plot, ...Wonderful post!<br />An intriguing idea for your plot, too.<br />BRAVO.Cerise DeLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964518502483682417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-80510780332608998282011-02-04T23:53:02.656-05:002011-02-04T23:53:02.656-05:00Hi Linda and Leigh,
Very interesting and enjoyable...Hi Linda and Leigh,<br />Very interesting and enjoyable post.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-36186599890914288432011-02-04T14:39:06.693-05:002011-02-04T14:39:06.693-05:00Thank you for fixing the post, Linda!
Catslady, y...Thank you for fixing the post, Linda!<br /><br />Catslady, you asked about my switch from writing contemporary to historical. I've always loved the Regency period, too, and I read Regency novels and non-fiction to relax while I was writing contemporary romance. So when I hit burnout after 80 books and needed a change, it was a natural choice to turn to my favorite historical period to recharge my batteries and give myself a new challenge. I don't know what I'll do in the long run - I'll probably write a variety of settings and time periods and lengths (I like novellas and short stories, too).Leigh Michaelshttp://www.leighmichaels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-81040481475762044852011-02-04T14:12:25.074-05:002011-02-04T14:12:25.074-05:00You're quite welcome, Leigh.
And I edited the...You're quite welcome, Leigh.<br /><br />And I edited the post to fix the errors.Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-47576322686670700292011-02-04T13:57:39.007-05:002011-02-04T13:57:39.007-05:00I'm very curious as to did you switch from wri...I'm very curious as to did you switch from writing contemporary to historical or vice versa or do you do the occasional historical amongst your contemporaries? I have always enjoyed historicals and not read as many contemporaries so I'm afraid you are a new author for me but The Mistress' House sounds very intriguing. I love the idea of three beautifully intertwined love stories and the Regency has always been a favorite time period of mine.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-15456874648256024362011-02-04T13:11:17.258-05:002011-02-04T13:11:17.258-05:00I’m a seat-of-the-pants writer, so I have to admit...I’m a seat-of-the-pants writer, so I have to admit that when I first started this book I didn’t know where my characters would meet to have their affairs. I considered a lot of possibilities – inns, a house party, borrowing a house from a friend... and then the penny dropped and I thought, What’s the point of being a rich earl if you can’t set up a convenient spot to meet a mistress?<br /><br />Anonymous, thanks for your post. A titled lady probably <i>wouldn’t </i> have been installed as a permanent resident of a love nest. If she had her own home, her lover would have been more likely to visit her there – even if she was married, as long her husband was willing to look the other way. But in this case, since Anne’s new lover already owned the house, it was a logical place for them to meet in the short term. <br /><br />I also just realized that the blurb as originally posted here is an early version and it has a couple of errors. For instance, it should be <i>Lady Keighley</i>, because she’s a widow, rather than Lady Anne Keighley (who would be the daughter of an earl, marquess or duke).So when you see the final book, the back cover copy is a bit different.<br /><br />Linda, I neglected to thank you for inviting me to appear here. I’m enjoying the blog and all your visitors!Leigh Michaelshttp://www.leighmichaels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-84328091795708286312011-02-04T10:24:56.150-05:002011-02-04T10:24:56.150-05:00Interesting concept. I am interested in how a woma...Interesting concept. I am interested in how a woman who had a courtesy title of Lady managed to get installed in a love nest.Scandal indeed. I'll have to look for the book. I thought a love nest was reserved for the demimode-- women without family and status.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-89112488828097782702011-02-04T09:58:13.875-05:002011-02-04T09:58:13.875-05:00Leigh,
A very informative post. Thanks so much for...Leigh,<br />A very informative post. Thanks so much for sharing. The blurb is absolutely delicious. I love historicals so this is right up my reading alley.<br /><br />Did you have to do a lot of research to find out how they carried on affairs? If so, was the material easy to find or rather difficult?<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-55919679564315530132011-02-04T09:39:02.111-05:002011-02-04T09:39:02.111-05:00Linda, thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you...Linda, thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you liked Richard and Felicity's story (the middle story in <i>The Mistress' House</i>!<br /><br />Doc Nani, thank you! I'm glad to know that you're intrigued by the premise of <i>The Mistress' House</i> and are looking forward to reading it!Leigh Michaelshttp://www.leighmichaels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-29722357142827810072011-02-04T09:36:34.225-05:002011-02-04T09:36:34.225-05:00Hello Leigh
I have read your ecerpts and i am intr...Hello Leigh<br />I have read your ecerpts and i am intrigued by the suspense. It makes me want to read more. If i am not a lucky one to win a copy of the book, I am going to buy it when available. I read all of Barbara Cartland's books. I see where yours is right there with hers. That is a compliment. Thank you.<br />Sharon<br />scraver60@gmail.comSharon Sullivan-Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050241474564386412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-78978240195492370302011-02-04T09:31:38.594-05:002011-02-04T09:31:38.594-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sharon Sullivan-Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050241474564386412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-15203909980249569622011-02-04T08:57:22.966-05:002011-02-04T08:57:22.966-05:00Hi Leigh. I loved THE MISTRESS' HOUSE. Wonderf...Hi Leigh. I loved THE MISTRESS' HOUSE. Wonderful characters and stories. I especially liked Richard's and Felicity's story. Unusual and poignant. Can't wait for THE WEDDING AFFAIR!Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-11712517464932270192011-02-04T08:47:28.273-05:002011-02-04T08:47:28.273-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Rosemary!
Alyssia, I love...Thanks for stopping by, Rosemary!<br /><br />Alyssia, I love the house party idea too -- so much that I've used it in my third book, where a group of guests gather at a big estate for a wedding -- and other assorted activities. (It's called <i>The Wedding Affair </i> and it will be released in November.)<br /><br /><i>The Mistress' House</i> is a bit unusual, with the triple story, and I've continued that pattern in the other historicals. I hope that readers will enjoy the books as much I've liked writing them!Leigh Michaelshttp://www.leighmichaels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-38171494423464457752011-02-04T06:53:27.471-05:002011-02-04T06:53:27.471-05:00What a great post, Leigh! Personally, I love the h...What a great post, Leigh! Personally, I love the house party idea, because they sound like SO much fun. Those interconnecting rooms were quite the thing for clandestine meetings between lovers.<br /><br />I must say, I am super excited about reading this new book. Sounds both intriguing and wonderfully original, and, oh, a soldier! If I wasn't already engrossed, well, that certainly perked my ears up right then and there! :)<br /><br />Best wishes to you, your book launch, and all your writing endeavors.<br /><br />alyssia.nicole@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386077972421065740.post-74161124123083491482011-02-04T06:43:08.359-05:002011-02-04T06:43:08.359-05:00Love your informative post, Leigh, especially comi...Love your informative post, Leigh, especially coming from such an experienced writer. Your novel sounds delightful!<br /><br />I'm not eligible for the prize draw (I'm in Scotland) but I wanted to leave a message.<br /><br />http://romygemmell.blogspot.comRosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.com