• Historical,  Know the Heroine,  Suspense

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical #Suspense #Romance

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical #Suspense #RomanceIn Evil Lives in the Night, Jan and Anne’s historical suspense noir novellas were written to keep you guessing. Surprise endings await!

    Anne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Evil Lives in the Night.

    Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist

    Genre Historical mystery suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG+

    Two great historical novellas that will keep you guessing.

    In Jan Selbourne’s The Next Stop is Dead, a woman boards a city train one night and finds herself alone in the car with four strangers, all men. When she discovers one of them is dead, she has to find a way to exit the train and get help. Will she escape, or will the next stop be her final one?

    In Anne Krist’s Missing, sisters Audra and Daina communicate using “twin language.” But how much difference will that make when Daina disappears? Can Audra find her sister before her abductor ends Daina’s life? Even with the help of an over-protective detective, saving her missing twin might not happen in time.

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

    Audra has such a hectic schedule, she hardly has time to be bored. Plus, she’s almost always with her twin sister, Daina, and she can make anything boring into something fun. She’ll start singing, or grab Audra for a waltz around the room or suggest they race each other if they’re involved in a task that requires no thinking. Daina is the fun to Audra’s seriousness.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    A Bing bar. They’re made at the Palmer Candy Company right there in Sioux City, Iowa. Dee-licious!

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Audra rarely wears pants or slacks outdoors. If she goes out, it’s in a dress or skirt. She wears low heels or sturdy shoes, and her hair is braided and then set in a twirl on her head, much the way her mother and grandmother wore it in years past. She’s a Lithuanian farmgirl moved to the city, but she likes the ways she was raised. Not so with Daina, but then, Daina might revert back to more of the family’s ways when she’s ready to settle down.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Simple things. Her parents were farmers, unused to buying replacements. She was expected to keep things running as well as she could, and that meant repairing until whatever she was using wore out.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

    Audra loves children and she does very well with them, whether she is familiar with them or not. She’s quiet and calm, and her bearing helps children be quieter and calmer, too. She’s not averse to sitting on the floor (or the ground) and playing on their level.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Audra doesn’t jump out of bed, but she does wake up awake. When the alarm goes off, she sits up, stretches and gets up. She says her prayers and prepares for the day. She likes coffee with her breakfast but she isn’t one of those people who “have” to have it before she functions.

    How does she handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    She isn’t used to very formal situations. She doesn’t know which piece of silverware to use if they’re more than four pieces at a place setting, or own formal gowns, for instance. But she was raised with good manners and she’s always found a smile takes her far in any situation.

    Maid or takes care of herself?

    Oh, definitely takes care of herself. If she finds herself in a clothing pickle, Daina helps out.

    Proper dress or casual clothes?

    A dress—clean, pressed, and to the knees—for church, along with gloves, a hat, and polished shoes. A skirt of casual wear, also to the knees. A pressed blouse. She mostly wears casual for work and school.

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    She isn’t above rolling up her sleeves for chores, though normally she will wear blue jeans (or corduroy in winter) and a blouse when she’s cleaning or helping out at home.

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Our stories take place in the mid-1950s, so no powdered wigs. I mentioned above how Audra wears her hair. Her twin, Daina, likes to wear hers down around her shoulders and turned under.

    Carriage or horseback?

    Neither. They take the bus or they walk. Taxis fares are too expensive. Some—but not many–of their friends have cars but catching a ride somewhere is a treat, not a common occurrence.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical #Suspense #Romance

    Where to buy Evil Lives in the Night

    Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Lives-Night-historical-suspense-ebook/dp/B0B5B2VPB6/

    Anne Krist Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S. Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex. That’s how Dee spends her days. Her nights? Well, she’s lucky that her dream man, childhood sweetheart, and long-time hubby are all the same guy, and nights are their secret.

    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.

    Website https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
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  • Author Interviews,  Christmas or Holiday,  Historical,  Two Tips

    Pick up cool tips from Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist authors of Finding a Christmas Miracle by @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #HolidayRomance #PNR

    Pick up cool tips from Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist authors of Finding a Christmas Miracle by @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #HolidayRomance #PNRJan Selbourne and Anne Krist write of two men in Hell, wishing for a Christmas miracle with little hope of getting it.

    Anne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Thanks for sharing two tips with us today, but first, please tell us about Finding a Christmas Miracle.

    Finding a Christmas Miracle by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist

    Genre Historical romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Two exceptional novellas featuring two men engulfed in a war no one understands or wants—Vietnam. They’re both hoping for a miracle with little expectation of finding it.

    Jan Selbourne lends her award-winning writing talent to A Miracle in the Outback. Nick Saunders is in a hurry to escape a family argument and also to return to his Army base in Wagga Wagga. He doesn’t need another complication. Rachel Garth is a woman with a broken down car, a small girl, a deadly snake, and a baby on the way. She needs Nick’s help. He doesn’t know it, but he needs hers, too.

    In award-winning author Anne Krist’s The Miracle of Coming Home, Army PFC Tom Stabler wins a trip to his parents’ Nebraska farm for Christmas. He needs the time away from the war. Lately, he’s been feeling lost and too alone. Trouble is, being home is almost as bad. Then Susan Swensen arrives, just as sweet and pretty as he remembers. Can Susan help him find himself again, or will it take a miracle?

    Two Tips for Writing

    Since Jan and I wrote this book as a team, I’d like to address writing with a partner.

    Taking a partner in writing is not an easy thing. So my first tip is to work with someone you respect as a writer and with whom you know a little something of their personality. Writing is not only (sometimes) an isolated endeavor, it’s also a possessive kind of task. For a team to work, you need to be able to take editing and critiquing from your partner. This is why you need someone you respect—you have to trust them with your work and their comments. The goal is to make a really good book readers will love. The partnership won’t work if you don’t respect both your partner’s writing skill and their judgment in helping you make your work better.

    Be sure you’re both on the same page. As individual writers, we can change a story line mid-way if we want to. Turn that heroine on the train from New York to Chicago to an astronaut riding the trail of a comet to the outer galaxies. But with a partner you need to agree ahead of time to a genre, time period, length, and deadline, at a minimum. Any later changes must be discussed and agreed to or else you could have a disjointed book on your hands. Jan and I came to a decision on our book from an off-the-cuff email discussion. She said she had in mind a novella story line that involved the Vietnam War. I asked if she would be interested in a duet book if I also wrote a Vietnam War novella. And here was another consideration: Jan doesn’t write erotic romance as Dee S Knight does. So I agreed to write my portion as Anne Krist, Dee’s sweet little sister. It wouldn’t do for Jan’s fans to turn the page and suddenly find a hot sex scene in a Dee novella. Agreement and joint decision making, that’s my second tip for writing with a partner.

    Jan and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a New Year looked forward to with anticipation!

    Pick up cool tips from Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist authors of Finding a Christmas Miracle by @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #HolidayRomance #PNR

    Where to buy Finding a Christmas Miracle

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Christmas-Miracle-historical-novellas-ebook/dp/B09MR8PKYT
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-a-christmas-miracle-jan-selbourne/1140676059?ean=2940166404329

    Jan Selbourne Social Media

    Jan Selbourne was born and educated in Melbourne, Australia and her love of literature and history began as soon as she learned to read and hold a pen. After graduating from a Melbourne Business College her career began in the dusty world of ledgers and accounting, working in Victoria, Queensland and the United Kingdom. On the point of retiring, she changed course to work as secretary of a large NSW historical society. Now retired Jan is enjoying her love of travelling and literature. She has two children, a stray live-in cat and lives near Maitland, New South Wales.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com/JanSelbourne/index.html
    Twitter https://twitter.com/JanSelbourne
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    Anne Krist Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website (www.nomadauthors.com). Fortunately, Dee’s high school sweetheart is the love of her life and husband to all three ladies! Once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com/annekrist/index.html
    Blog https://www.nomadauthors.com/blog/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Anne-Krist-Author-102654687933379
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  • Historical,  Quick and Fun

    Read Perilous Love by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical Fiction

    Read Perilous Love by Jan Selbourne@JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical FictionSelbourne’s Perilous Love tells of war in Europe and a shocking betrayal, forcing Adrian and Gabrielle to run for their lives. Will they reach safety, or will danger and treason follow them back to England?

    Jan Selbourne welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Perilous Love

    Perilous Love by Jan Selbourne

    Genre Historical Fiction

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    As the world rushes towards a war, Adrian Bryce, wealthy businessman, is ordered by the British government to leave his mistress and accompany his estranged wife Gabrielle to Belgium. They require proof Gabrielle’s uncle is supporting the German Empire. Adrian discovers secrets which plunge him and Gabrielle into a nightmare of betrayal. Forced to run for their lives as Germany invades, they must trust each other in the midst of danger, brutality, and injury.

    Gabrielle enjoys her role of mother of their two children. Wanting only to be with her lover, and now fearful of exposure, she readies herself and her children for a difficult trip. With no way out, Gabrielle knows the two weeks with her aristocratic traditional family will be a trial, and Europe is on edge. She had no idea the danger she, Adrian and her children would be in.

    Will Adrian and Gabrielle reach safety? If they do, are they out of danger or will the intrigue and treason follow them back to England?

    QUICK

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    The idea for Perilous Love came from a small article on how a person’s true character emerges when faced with extreme danger, stress, or situations beyond our control. For instance, the tough guy turns to water and runs, the insignificant person steps up and takes charge. At the time I read this article I was reading my grandfather’s WW1 military record while completing my family tree. I had the setting, and I had the story.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    Research, when we write historical fiction, we must provide an authentic as possible background for our story.

    When did you write your first book?..

    I have quite a few attempts going back some years and a few rejection letters to go with them. Perilous Love was my first real serious book and was published by Black Velvet Seductions in 2015.

     

     

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace

    Black or red? Red

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? I couldn’t afford satin sheets so smooth will do.

    Ocean or mountains? Mountains.

    City life or country life? Country life

    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home

    Dogs or cats? Both

    Where to buy Perilous Love

    Publisher Black Velvet Seductions

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDN985Q

    Jan Selbourne Social Media

    Jan Selbourne grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Her love of literature and history began as soon as she could read and hold a pen. Her career started in the dusty world of ledgers and accounting then a working holiday in the UK brought the history to life. Now retired, Jan can indulge her love of writing and travel. She has two adult children and lives near Maitland, New South Wales.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com/JanSelbourne/index.html
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jan.selbourne
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14661584.Jan_Selbourne
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jan-Selbourne/e/B0184OSZ6E/
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  • Historical,  Know the Hero

    Know the Hero from The Proposition by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #HistoricalFiction

    Know the Hero from The Proposition by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #HistoricalFictionJan Selbourne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your hero, but first, tell us about The Proposition

    The Proposition by Jan Selbourne

    Genre Historical Fiction

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    War changes a man. For Harry Connelly it’s down to a bullet on the Western Front or arrest and prison at home – until, badly wounded, he collapses beside the body of Andrew Conroy. Same build, same colouring, illegitimate, no known family. It’s his only hope -what does he have to lose – Harry swaps identity discs.

    Now Andrew, he’s just another face in post war London until a letter. A cousin from the dead soldier’s unknown family wants to meet, to make amends. Barely surviving on his pension, ‘Andrew’ agrees and is presented with a shocking proposition. Accepting is out of the question, refusing pushes him into a nightmare of murder and blackmail and a very frightened Lacey Haines.

    Lacey is barely coping with the consequences of her sister’s treachery until Andrew saves her from a vicious assault. Can she trust him with her secrets which could kill them both?

    Know the Hero from The Proposition

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?

    He left the war as another man and now he must live this lie without a mistake. The pub is the only place to go, where no one takes any notice of him.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Roast beef, if he can afford it

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    Andrew’s very conventional, a suit, tie, hat.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Yes, he can turn his hand to most things,

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    An invitation to meet the dead soldier’s unknown cousin was fraught with risk, but he’s almost broke and desperate and agrees. The meeting goes well until a ghastly proposition plunges him into murder and blackmail – but there’s no turning back. Stealing a dead soldier’s ID is a hanging offence.

    How does he act around children he doesn’t know?

    He has a real soft spot for children.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Miserable with the life he’s brought upon himself, until he meets Lacey who is hiding more secrets than he is.

    How does he handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    Very well, although he constantly reminds himself that he is now Andrew and can never let his guard down.

    Valet or takes care of himself?

    He takes care of himself.

    Necktie/cravat or open shirt?

    Necktie

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    Sleeves buttoned

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Natural hair

    Carriage or horseback?

    Car, train or by foot.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy The Proposition

    Publisher Nomad Authors
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087LNZS4S/

    Jan Selbourne Social Media

    Jan Selbourne grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Her love of literature and history began as soon as she could read and hold a pen. Her career started in the dusty world of ledgers and accounting then a working holiday in the UK brought the history to life. Now retired, Jan can indulge her love of writing and travel. She has two adult children and lives near Maitland, New South Wales.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com/JanSelbourne
    Twitter https://twitter.com/JanSelbourne
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  • Historical,  Know the Heroine

    Know the Heroine: Sarah Forsythe from The Woman Behind the Mirror by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical Fiction

    Know the Heroine: Sarah Forsythe from The Woman Behind the Mirror by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical FictionJan Selbourne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about the book.

    The Woman Behind the Mirror by Jan Selbourne

    Genre Historical Fiction

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Marry in haste, repent at leisure is the last thing on Sarah Forsythe’s mind when she and the son of a local minister elope to the American colonies. She wasn’t to know abandonment, misery, poverty and shame would follow. As the colonies rebel against British rule and the siege of Boston worsens, alone and afraid, Sarah hides her desperation behind a hard shell. To survive, she is forced to steal from her employer. Instead of the cash she needs, she finds Bank of England documents. Sensing they might have some value, Sarah protects them through months of deprivation until she finally secures passage home to England. Unknown to her, two men are following, intent on claiming those documents. At any price.

    Bank of England fraud investigator Neil McAllister faces the biggest challenge of his career when a woman from Boston demands a reward for returning lost documents to the bank. Then two men with the same name and nearly identical stories arrive in England, each claiming ownership of them. Who is lying? Or are all three accomplices in a plot to swindle the bank? As the obstinate, secretive woman gets under Neil’s skin, he trusts that she was an unwitting witness to the crime of cold-blooded betrayal and treason before the fall of Boston. Now it’s up to Neil to protect Sarah because the traitor wants her dead.

    Know the Heroine from The Woman Behind the Mirror

    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

    Sarah has little patience. She’s pacing the floor and thinking of something she should be doing.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    She loves venison pies – a real treat in the 18th century

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Sarah suffered years of deprivation in the American colonies. She’s used to counting every penny but still loves green gowns and matching combs in her hair.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Yes, survival is a great teacher. She’s broken into buildings searching for anything of value, narrowly escaped capture and learned the hard way to be self-sufficient. Her pride stops her asking for help.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    Demanding a reward for these valuable documents set off alarm bells at the Bank of England but Sarah wouldn’t budge. Unknown to her, a man recently arrived from Boston has convinced bank fraud investigator Neil McAlister, that he is the owner of this account. Grateful for their safe return he insists on paying the reward to Sarah in person. In front of her family and Neil McAlister, he exposes her shameful life in Boston – keeping men happy in a gambling club.

    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

    She can be very impatient and that’s because life has taught her ‘don’t trust anyone’. To do so will bring hurt and humiliation. It’s not until bank investigator Neil McAlister wins her trust that she learns to love again.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Since running away her life has been extremely difficult. She’s wary and careful and very alert.

    How does she handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    Very well, she was brought up in a privileged home and taught all the social niceties.

    Maid or takes care of herself?

    Life in the colonies taught her to take care of herself, a maid is sheer luxury.

    Proper dress or casual clothes?

    Proper dress even if it’s somewhat shabby.

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    Buttoned.

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Natural black hair

    Carriage or horseback?

    Carriage.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy The Woman Behind the Mirror

    Publisher https://nomadauthors.com/

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084WVQBTP/

    Jan Selbourne Social Media

    Born and educated in Melbourne, Australia, Jan’s love of literature and history began as soon as she could read and hold a pen. After graduating from a Melbourne business college, her career moved into the dusty world of ledgers and accounting, working in Victoria, Queensland, and the United Kingdom. At the point of retiring she changed course to work as secretary of a large New South Wales historical society. Now retired. Jan is enjoying her love of travelling and writing. She has two children, a stray live-in cat and lives near Maitland, New South Wales.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com/JanSelbourne
    Twitter https://twitter.com/JanSelbourne
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    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0184OSZ6E
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  • Historical,  Know the Heroine

    Know the Heroine from Behind the Clouds by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical Fiction

    Know the Heroine from Behind the Clouds by Jan Selbourne @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical FictionJan Selbourne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about the book.

    Behind the Clouds by Jan Selbourne

    Genre Historical Fiction

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Barely tolerating each other, Adrian and Gabrielle Bryce are trapped in Belgium as the clouds of war loom over Europe. Plunged into a nightmare of lies and betrayal, they flee for their lives as the German forces cross the border. Disguised as peasants, they avoid capture, witness death and atrocities, and reach safety as two different people who’ve found deep love. But, the tentacles of treachery have spread to England where Adrian faces charges of treason and a woman who’ll stop at nothing to see him dead.

    Know the Heroine from Behind the Clouds

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

    Well, no one knows Gabrielle has a lover. If he’s not with her, she’s dreaming of him.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    Gabrielle is an upper- class English lady with servants. Her meals are traditional, but chocolate is a favourite for after dinner.

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    She wore expensive but uninspiring clothes until that fateful trip to Belgium. When the Germans invaded, sparking World War One, she and her husband Adrian, whom she despised, had to run for their lives. To survive, she wore anything to hide her identity.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    She couldn’t slice bread until they were trapped in Belgium. Fear and hunger and deprivation soon taught her to be self-sufficient.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    She was expected to marry well, and she did – to the wealthy Adrian Bryce. Eight years and two children later they could barely stand the sight of each other, until they travelled to Belgium – where a war was about to hit the world.

    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

    Gabrielle is very fond of children.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Mornings in her upper class world were orderly and pleasant until she and Adrian were betrayed in Belgium. After that, her mornings were gut wrenching fear of being caught, hiding in ditches and barns and looking for food.

    How does she handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    Very well, Gabrielle was born into a wealthy upper class family.

    Maid or takes care of herself?

    Gabrielle had a maid until the world as she knew it ended in 1914. The terrifying journey through Belgium to safety taught her a lot – being self sufficient was one big lesson.

    Proper dress or casual clothes?

    Always proper clothes

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    Sleeves buttoned

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Natural hair

    Carriage or horseback?

    1914 – 1918 – car and train.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy Behind the Clouds

    Publisher https://blackvelvetseductions.com/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NSKITO/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the-clouds-jan-selbourne/1122916686?ean=9781936556694

    Jan Selbourne Social Media

    Jan Selbourne grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Her love of literature and history began as soon as she could read and hold a pen. Her career started in the dusty world of ledgers and accounting then a working holiday in the UK brought the history to life. Now retired, Jan can indulge her love of writing and travel. She has two adult children and lives near Maitland, New South Wales.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com/JanSelbourne
    Twitter https://twitter.com/JanSelbourne
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