Bronwyn's Writing and More

This week I got my revision notes back for Vennor Penlerick's story, the very last one in the dukes' series, so I will going into the writing cave shortly for a couple weeks while I tweak this finale to the series into shape. But, before I do, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at the inspirations for the four heroes. It's hard to believe this time last year, the series was just beginning to take shape and now it's out there for readers!  So here's how it began. Eaton Falmage , Lord Lynford (heir to the Duke of Bude). He's meant to be a regional fellow, more concerned with what he can do at home for his people than the glitter of London, and with his own secret to hide, he'd prefer to stay out of Society's eye. While he didn't physically embody Aidan Turner, he did embody some  of the similar attributes of Turner's character, Ross Poldark. So, I started there for some inspiration about Eaton. Fun fact: about three months after I fin...

If you're interested in the progression of the series, here's a little time line with memorable events to guide your reading.  Nov. 30, 1822 Cador Kitto arrives in Porth Karrek. The night of the storm and subsequent BIG rescue by Captain Penhaligon and Emily Faulkner (as featured in Marguerite Kaye's "The Captain's Christmas Proposal," in An Invitation to a Cornish Christmas. Sun., Dec. 1, 1822 , First Sunday in Advent.  Cador Kitto attends church in Porth Karrek. Meets the Treleven family.Has lunch with the Trelevens and the Cornish ducal heirs are present. Dec. 24, 1822 , Cador Kitto performs his Christmas cantata at the Porth Karrek church. Eaton Falmage offers him the role of headmaster with the founding of the Cornish Music Academy in Porth Karrek. Eaton Falmage, heir to the Duke of Bude, and the Marquess of Lynford, makes the offer so that Cador can marry Rosenwyn Treleven. Jan. 1823   Rosenwyn Treleven and Cador Kittto  wed.They spend their h...

Happy New Year !  It's going to be a great year with the Cornish Dukes.  Introductions are in order so let me give you an overview to the driving concept behind the series.  The Cornish Dukes are a circle of 8 men-- The Duke of Bude and his son, Eaton Falmage (The Secrets of Lord Lynford), The Duke of Hayle and his son and heir Cassian Truscott (The Passions of Lord Trevethow), The Duke of Boscastle and his son and heir, Inigo Vellanoweth, and the Duke of Newlyn, Vennor Penlerick. This is a circle of fathers all hailing from Cornwall, all committed to social justice and reform and all committed to family, particularly the idea that a man should raise his sons. As a product of that mission, the four heroes in the series (Eaton, Cassian, Inigo and Vennor) have been brought up with a strong value of family and a strong commitment to their communities. They are not ducal heirs who believe it's their prerogative to while away their time wenching and wining in London! A stron...