The Next Story

Gentle Readers,
   The past few weeks have been full of life and death, happiness and tragedy. I have been under a great deal of stress in both my work life and my personal life. The last time my life was topsy-turvy, I wrote One True Love. Each morning I awoke and wrote a new scene. Writing recharged my batteries and put a smile on my face. It gave me a sense of accomplishment. I must confess that it was not always easy to arise early and commit words to paper.   
   There were times when three cups of coffee did not hit the spot, but I persevered, and THE END finally came. 
   I am now beginning a new journey. In this time of stress, I am letting go, and allowing the words of my next story to flow on the page. I am writing Anne's story. She vows to marry only for love, but on One Scandalous Evening, her fate is changed forever...

Yours truly,

Duchess of Dreams

Blog Hop Winners

Gentle Readers,


  My heart is swelling today as over 20,000 readers has already downloaded a free copy of One True Love. The promotion ends at midnight PST on February 15, 2012. If you have read One True Love, and enjoyed it, I would appreciate your fair and objective review on Amazon. 
  I am currently beginning Anne's story. One of the things I love about writing is the opportunity to improve my writing with each new project. Anne's story holds a great deal of potential, and I am becoming increasingly excited about the possibilities. I think she will surprise us along the way.
  Let us not delay the fun any longer! I have sent private emails to the winners. 

• The winner of the Book Lovin' Babes Valentine Blog Hop is Kimmy L..
• The winner of the Lots of Love Blog Hop is Jennifer Haile.

Congratulations ladies!

Yours truly,

Duchess of Dreams

A Valentine's Day Gift for Regency Romance Readers

                                      Gentle reader,

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  It is with much pleasure that I am announcing my special gift for your. Seeing One True Love come to life is a dream come true for me, so I have made the decision to share my book with the world for free for three days only. You can download One True Love onto your Kindle or Kindle app for free February 13-15, 2012 PST time. 
  It occurred to me that I promised to give a copy away of the Kindle version for the Lots of Love Valentine's Blog Hop, so I have decided to give the winner a signed print version as well. The Lots of Love Blog Hop and the Book Lovin' Babes Valentine's Blog Hop ends at midnight on February 14, 2012. If you have not had a chance to visit blogs and enter for a chance to win wonderful prizes,   I recommend that you do so immediately. Please let me know if you win something from another blog. I want to celebrate with you! I will announce my winners at 5:00 p.m. Central time on February 15, 2012. 
  Thank you for visiting my blog. I wish you chocolate, champagne, and roses with your one true love on Valentine's Day!

Yours truly,

Duchess of Dreams

Love is in the Air

Gentle Reader,
  Today is the first day of February -the month of love. This is the time for romantic gestures, renewing vows, chocolate and roses, evenings out with your man, wedding bells, sexy lingerie, first dates, sweet kisses, and hot romance novels. 
  I am excited to announce that I am participating in two fabulous blog hops February 1-14, 2012. This is your chance to win fabulous prizes! I have set up a page for each blog hop. Simply read the directions, enter the giveaways, and hop over to other participating blogs to enter for more fun prizes. 
  The first one is the Book Lovin' Babes Valentine Blog Hop. Twenty-five romance authors have come together to offer some wonderful giveaways and introduce you to their romance novels. 
  The second one is the Lots of Love Giveaway Blog Hop. Ninety different bloggers are offering you a chance to get to know their blogs and win wonderful prizes. 
  Thank you for showing some love and visiting my blog. May cupid touch your heart this Valentine's Day!

Yours truly,

Duchess of Dreams

Where Did All the Gentlemen Go?

Gentle reader,
I think it would be quite fun if men stood each time I entered the room. My dear husband would get the much needed exercise he craves. I would not mind a kiss on the hand. I think it would be delicious. Flowers and chocolates any time of the year is the perfect romantic gesture. I would like pink roses (the color of my wedding bouquet) and Godiva Chocolate (I might as well request the very best). And please open the door for me, after all, I am carrying a heavy designer purse (the one I bought myself for Christmas).


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

Request Your Kindlegraph

Gentle Readers,
I have just discovered a fun website! You can request "Kindlegraphs" (digital autographs) from authors and collect them on your Kindle. Authors can even write you a personal message. 


Get your "Kindlegraph" for One True Love:  KINDLEGRAPH


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

Print Edition of One True Love

Gentle Reader,
One True Love is now available in paperback on Amazon.
Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

Book Review: Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley

Gentle Reader,

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A friend highly recommended The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley to me. This book blends modern day gothic with historical fiction. The main character, Carrie, is a contemporary woman who makes her living as a writer of historical fiction. She moves into a small cottage in Scotland in order to research her book. Kearsley deftly blends Carrie's personal story with the historical novel she is writing, so in effect, you get two stories in one. One is set in contemporary times, and the other is set in historical times. Although, I enjoyed Carrie's story, I was compelled by Sophia's story. Sophia is Carrie's main character in the historical fiction novel she is writing. The time period is 300 years ago during Queen Anne's reign, and the Jacobite uprisings. It is all fascinating history. 
This story unfolds slowly, but comes to a point in which you cannot put it down. You must find out what happens to Sophia. I will warn you about one thing: Susanna tends to info dump the history at times. If you are not a history buff, you might find these sections a tad boring, but I promise you it will pay off. I also found myself thrown out of the story a couple of times when she blended dialogue of two characters into one paragraph. It was a bit confusing, but nevertheless, the story is worth these odd moments. In all, I would give this book four out of five stars. It is a worthy read, and I have already purchased The Rose Garden, another book set in the same time period. I look forward to reading it.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

A New Year for Resolutions

Gentle Reader,
The year 2011 is about to pass into 2012. The new year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. I will join you by posting my resolutions:
One - I resolve to eat healthy and exercise.
Two - I resolve to write everyday.
Three - I resolve to maintain a positive attitude.
What do you resolve to do in 2012? Please leave your resolution in the comments section.
Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

One Scandalous Night

Gentle Reader,
It is time to tell another story. Lady Anne wants to marry for love. She has no desire to enter a marriage of convenience. I do believe she might fall for the new duke in town. An American. Well, not really an American. An American cannot inherit an English dukedom. There is a scandalous tale behind our duke who grew up on a Texas ranch. He shall swagger into London and capture our lady's heart. I think.


I wonder how this story will unfold. It is quite sketchy at the moment. I am off to entertain my muse.


Yours Truly, 
Duchess of Dreams

Now Available on Amazon Kindle!

Now available on Amazon Kindle!

One True Love (A Regency Romance) by Lisa Follett

Lord William Prescott is in want of a wife. Unfortunately, the lady he wants is betrothed.

Miss Cassandra Chambers simply cannot understand her attraction to Lord William. After all, she is supposed to be in love with Mr. Miles Parker. In a scandalous twist of fate, Cassie's future changes when Lord William rides to her rescue, saves her from ruin, and makes her his wife.

When William comes to believe Cassie's heart may always belong to another, he is determined to lock away his own. If only he could lock away his desire for his One True Love.

                                           

  

Debut Regency Romance

Gentle Reader,
This week One True Love will debut exclusively on Amazon Kindle. In January 2012, a print version will be available on Amazon. Dreams do come true...
Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

From Cockney Accent to Regency Romance

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Gentle Reader,
Once upon a younger life, I was an actress (at least I wanted to be an actress). I had a delightful part of a cockney maid in a play. Now that I think upon it, I cannot remember the name of the play, but I do remember my favorite line: "Oh do go on!" I spent hours listening to audio tapes in preparation for my minor roll. I had such great fun playing this character. My highest compliment came from an audience member who happened to be visiting from England. He asked the housemaster if I was born in England! Can you imagine my delight? I fell in love with the sound of the British voice during those youthful years. I do love love a good movie starring Hugh Grant or Colin Firth. The sounds are delicious to my ears.
                                                                                                              Yours Truly,
                                                                                                              Duchess of Dreams

Book Cover for One True Love

COMING DECEMBER 2011

Gentle Reader,


I am excited to show you my new book cover for One True Love. I think it is absolutely gorgeous! I hope you like it too.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

An Interview with Lord William Prescott

Lord William Prescott is the hero in my upcoming release. I thought it would be fun to interview him.


Duchess: Do you believe in the family curse?


Lord William: Absolutely not, however, there are moments in which it is a damned nuisance. My pesky sisters thinks it is rather funny. It does not help that I hold the ton's record for refusals to my proposals. I believe there is a new bet on the book at White's as we speak.


Duchess: Yes, it is true. No matter how hard you try, no one wants to marry you. Why do you think that is?


Lord William: The curse? No, no, I am teasing. I think I simply have not met the right woman. It is not as if I am old, or pockmarked, or fat, or poor. I am quite handsome (according to my mother), wealthy of my own accord, and I come from a powerful family. Of course, I am only second in line for the title. I think all of the ladies are holding out for my older brother.


Duchess: Do you think you might meet someone in One True Love?


Lord William: I think it is inevitable. 


Duchess: Thank you for allowing me to conduct this interview. And now readers, I must say that Lord William is quite the catch. If I were not already married, I would set my cap for him. He is rather fetching -all man with thick, dark hair and the famous Prescott family eyes. I do believe I might swoon.

Ten Things I Love

I love Julia Quinn's Regency romance novel Ten Things I Love About You. I thought perhaps I would take a page out of her book and give my readers a glimpse into my life. You already know that I love all things Regency, so I will not include it in my list. This list is not necessarily in order of importance. 


Ten Things I Love
1. I love to go to the ballet and theatre.
2. I love a good romance (book, film, or real life).
3. I love surprises (good ones, of course)
4. I love to look upon beauty (nature, people, things).
5. I love to travel.
6. I love a great massage.
7. I love Christmas and Valentines.
8. I love to read.
9. I love my family and friends.
10. I love to write.


What do you love? Add your list in the comments.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

Follow Me on Twitter

Gentle Tweeter,
Please follow me @lisafollett on Twitter. Thank you.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

Hot and Cold

Gentle Reader,
I must confess that I listened to Katy Perry's song, Hot and Cold far too many times while creating William and Cassandra's world. Perhaps that is why Cassandra feels William is hot one day and cold the next. I do believe their relationship was influenced by modern day subliminal messages. It is quite vexing! 


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

Megrims

Gentle reader, 
I just realized that I have gone an entire week without writing to you. Please forgive me. I have had a particularly difficult case of the megrims (headache, migraine). I do not know how women could bear it during the Regency. Of course, I do believe they used headaches as an excuse to avoid unpleasantness. Do not tell my dearest husband, but on occasion, I confess that I use this excuse as well. I am a bit odd, you see. I can eat and read during all but the worse case of megrims, however, I cannot write well. I am afraid my concentration is limited to input with very little output. This does put me in a quandary when I am on deadline. I must leave you now. I promise to write again soon.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

On Dit -Utter Madness

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Can you imagine a country run by a mad king? If one considers this little problem long enough, you would realize the ridiculousness of it. What if the king suddenly declared, "Off with your head"? I am quite sure everyone in the kingdom would grab their throat.  A mad king is beyond the pale. Some might even have a serious case of the vapors because of it, and others would surely cast up their accounts. A mad king would be a frightening thing, and yet, that was exactly the fate of our English friends during the Regency period. King George III lost his mind. I'm sad to report that he did not find it. Once the English declared George, Prince of Wales (known as Prinny) the Prince Regent, our beloved Regency era began (1811). 

Duchess of Dreams