Fun Friday–STICK A FORK IN IT . . .

This week, I turned in Follow the Heart to my editor, Julie Gwinn, at B&H Publishing. I cannot begin to express just how relieved I am to have it in her very capable hands!

As the image above shows, what I turned in is a little “undercooked.” Now, that’s how I like my steaks, but not how I like my books. But I know that the brilliant editorial team at B&H will grill that book (and me) until it’s WELL DONE. 😀

As I neared the end of the book, I had an idea for a potential follow-up series to this one—a series set at Mrs. Headington’s Home for Wayward Women. A place where women from wealthy families go when their reputations have been compromised and they need to be “reformed.”

I thought I’d share a few images that really helped me out in writing this book, especially toward the end.

The Orangery at Dumbarton Oaks

Day dress, early 1850’s United States, MFA Boston
(It’s actually blue, but I changed the color)

Panoramic view inside the Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition (click to enlarge)

The opening ceremony of the Great Exhibition, May 1, 1851
(click to see full size)

Queen Victoria (in pink), Prince Albert (in uniform),
and other dignitaries at the opening of the Great Exhibition, May 1, 1851
(click to see full size)

Have a great weekend—I know I will!