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• Thursday Reading Links #7

  Posted at 7:02 am by Jane Rosebery, on May 16, 2019

  

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  I actually don’t have many links today because I spent most of this week watching television. I didn’t want to admit this because it’s embarrassing, but I don’t want to pretend I’m someone I’m not. Sometimes I just like a good bingeable TV show over reading or being productive, you know?

  How the Hell Has Danielle Steel Managed to Write 179 Books? This is an article by Glamour Magazine about Danielle Steel’s career. Basically, she is successful because she writes all the time, as in all.day.long. #respect

  

  This is a new type of nail salon coming to my neck of the woods. I’m waiting for opening day so I can stop by for a visit (and a manicure).

  Your Complete Guide to Popular Literacy Devices in Great Writing.

  I love this: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Fiction and Nonfiction Book Pairing. xoxo, Jane

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• Thursday Reading Links #6

  Posted at 4:38 am by Jane Rosebery, on May 9, 2019

  

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  I don’t know how we got to May! Wasn’t it Christmas yesterday? Here are some links for your enjoyment. 🙂

  Tips for lady travelers.

  Confessions of a Costume Curator.

  The Books That Turned Us On To Romance.

  How to Wind Down At The End Of The Day.

  My Instagram page. In case you want to come over and say hi. I mostly talk about tea.

  Why You Should Start Binge-Reading Right now.

  I’m really mad at myself for not knowing about this bookshop during my trips to Paris.

  My favorite cookbooks.

  I hope you are having a great week and that your weekend will be full of books and chocolates and fun. 🙂 xoxo, Jane

   

   

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• Thursday Reading Links #5

  Posted at 1:06 am by Jane Rosebery, on May 2, 2019

  

  I’ve been sick with a cold most of this week, but I’m back on the mend. I hope you are doing well! Here are some interesting links. 🙂

  Empress Masako: The Japanese princess who struggles with royal life.

  My current read. I’m laugh-crying as I’m reading. Review to follow next week.

  Rich guys are most likely to have no idea what they’re talking about, study suggests.

  I don’t understand why someone paid $6.5 Million to get their daughter into Stanford, plus tuition on top of that.

  What’s your opinion on this? Judge rules museum ‘rightfully owns’ Nazi-looted painting.

  Fifty shades of white: the long fight against racism in romance novels.

  Have a great weekend! xoxo, Jane

  This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It doesn’t cost you anything extra to use the links. Thank you for reading my blog. xoxo, Jane

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• Thursday Reading Links #4

  Posted at 2:20 am by Jane Rosebery, on April 25, 2019

  

  Welcome to Thursday. Or as I like to call it, Friday Eve. What are you doing this weekend? I’m going to clean my patio and plant some flowers.

  Here are some fun reading links.

  I am practicing photography and I’m really proud of this picture I took.

  I got to enjoy a new (to me) tea at a hotel I stayed at last weekend.

  Speaking of tea, how beautiful is this Royal Albert tea set? I own the Rose Confetti set.

  100 Years of Purses by Glamour and 100 Years of Fashion: Handbags by Glam.

  9 Things Happy, Healthy People DON’T Have in Their Bedrooms. I totally agree with this and don’t keep any of those things in my bedroom either.

  Have a great weekend! xoxo, Jane

   

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• Thursday Reading Links #3

  Posted at 5:29 am by Jane Rosebery, on April 18, 2019

  

  It’s almost the weekend! One more sleep until it is party central at my house. Just kidding! My weekends are all about books, tea and walks.

  Here are some interesting reading links.

  This Vanity Fair article is from 2008, but it’s a fascinating read about the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Greece (a defunct monarchy abolished in the 1970s). Talk about a charmed life: yachts, multiple homes, millions of dollars, designer clothes, entitlement. (“In some ways I’m lucky to have the opportunity to go out and create my own future. On the other hand, it would be nice to follow the career that I was born to, where I could serve my people the best way I can.”) It made me a bit nauseous reading about it all, but it makes for good book characters research.

  What I’m reading right now. It’s so good and fluffy, airy and romantic. Perfect for Spring/Summer reading. Also, if you are going on a 4-plus hour flight, then this is the perfect book to be engrossed in. You’ll be able to finish reading it and still have time for a free plane movie.

  I just ordered this Topshop purse. Normally I’m more on the conservative side with my handbags, but I’m ready for something different and fun!

  I bought this necklace and earrings set and I love, love, love wearing it.

  “We made more than five billion teabags last year.”

  I love reading about what women keep in their bags.

  The release date for Downton Abbey (the movie) is September 20, 2019. I am so excited. Will you see it?

  This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It doesn’t cost you anything extra to use the links. Thank you for reading my blog. xoxo, Jane

   

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• Thursday Reading Links #2

  Posted at 6:23 am by Jane Rosebery, on April 11, 2019

  

  It’s almost the weekend! This weekend I plan to read a book, go for a long walk and do some writing. What about you?

  Here are some fun links I’ve enjoyed reading.

  I love the blog Every Day Parisian. Rebecca’s story of going out on her own to live life on her terms, to travel and work as a photographer is #lifegoals and inspiration. I enjoyed reading her Paris Diaries blog post.

  This Telegraph article about the exiled Greek royals is over a decade old, but I’m always fascinated by exiled royals who have to make a living somehow, even if that means selling off family heirlooms.

  The Washington Post has a new podcast series about the Civil Rights movement. Will you be tuning in? I will.

  Did you see this article about Notting Hill residents being upset at influencers? What do you think?

  If you’re in the area next month, George Washington’s home in Virginia, Mount Vernon, will be hosting a Revolutionary War Weekend.

  Have a great weekend! xoxo, Jane

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• Reading Links for {Romance} Writers #1

  Posted at 5:50 am by Jane Rosebery, on April 4, 2019

  

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  Happy Thursday!

  I’ve been reading a number of interesting and educational articles. Here are some links for my fellow romance writers (or anyone who wants to read them, really).

  The first three links are from a really cool writing website that teaches you how to DIY your MFA. Ten Rules for Writing Killer Romance: Part I

  Ten Rules for Writing Killer Romance: Part II

  Ten Rules for Writing Killer Romance: Part III

  

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  How to self-publish your novel.

  This Bustle article is very well-written and researched. Has #MeToo Changed Romance Novel Publishing?

  Happy Reading!

  xoxo, Jane

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• Lessons learned from my Photography Project

  Posted at 3:35 pm by Jane Rosebery, on April 3, 2019

  

  (c) Jane Rosebery 2019

  Lessons Learned

  I learned a few lessons during my week of taking photographs around town.

  1. Photography is not easy.
  2. When I thought I captured a great image, more often than not it was a poor image.
  3. If I took 30 shots, I was lucky if at least one turned out fine.
  4. Practice and repetition is key.
  5. Taking the same shot from different angles is important.
  6. Natural light is everything.

  My Next Steps

  I’m going back to reading books and writing books (and writing about books), but I’m not giving up on photography.

  1. I’ve been watching Fundamentals of Photography by the Great Courses Plus. If you don’t have Great Courses Plus, I highly recommend it. You can take courses (without homework!!) on any subject imaginable (writing, cooking, photography, history, law…) taught by preeminent scholars, lecturers and experts. I’m also watching A History of Eastern Europe (fascinating!!). If you already have Amazon Prime, then Great Courses Plus is only $7.99 a month, but you get a month for free to try it out.
  2. I will keep taking photographs, but I will spare you any more of my mediocre pictures.

  How did you learn your photography skills? Do you have any lessons to share?

  xoxo, Jane

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