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The new book is on the way

I finally had some time to sit down and get to work on the next book for the Avalon series. It felt so good to see words forming on that blank computer screen. I didn't get much done on it but some progress was made.

Up until this point, I have been trying to wrap up my work at the college for Spring quarter and start thinking about Summer quarter. Yep, I continue to teach throughout the summer. The nice thing though, is I do wrap up the teaching each day by noon.

This new series for Avalon (written under my real name) is a Victorian series. I have been really fascinated by the early Victorian period in the US, especially with the lives of the people who would frequent Newport for their version of the season. You know, the Astors and their friends.

This new one will be based out of San Francisco, New York and London. I'm loving this as it gives me a chance to really dive back into some great research.

I'll keep you posted and for those of you coming to San Francisco, I'll see you there.

Bronwyn

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Anonymous said…
yeah.....another fun blog to read....just saw this on Scott's site! I'm going to have to join the blogging world one of these days to reciprocate the addictive fun.

Cheryl

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