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Author Spotlight: Penny Jordan

Posted on July 18, 2021December 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Author Penny Jordan, known for her romantic novels, was a pseudonym used by Penelope Jones-Halsall, a prolific writer of romance books. She wrote under various pen names and had a successful career spanning decades.

Updates #7

Posted on July 17, 2021September 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

There are some brief points to address here about our vintage romance book blog. And yes, some of this is bragging. I’m so happy at the growth of Sweet Savage Flame and the little community we’re building here, so I hope you’ll share in my joy!

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Why Read Romance? The Hero, Heroine, or Love Story?

Posted on July 15, 2021May 7, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Why do we read romance? When you read a romance novel, what are you reading it for? The romance? The heroine’s journey? The hunky hero? Or something else entirely?

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Where to Find Vintage Books: A Collector’s Dilemma

Posted on July 8, 2021October 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Looking where to find old-school romance novels? SweetSavageFlame.com can help with your search! From local shopping to online stores, we’ll have you collecting vintage romance like a pro!

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Authors We Have a Love-Hate Relationship With: Rosanne Bittner

Posted on June 18, 2021May 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Many readers have authors they love to read. Some have authors whose work they hate. Still others, however, have authors whose work they love, but may also have issues with. One such author for me is Rosanne Bittner.

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Updates #6

Posted on June 18, 2021January 14, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Living with an auto-immune disease dictates having to work within limits. That means that some plans must change as circumstances do. My upcoming book, The Savage Noble, is near finished, but with meta-reading, editing, marketing, etc., it won’t be released until September. I had wanted What She Says with Her Eyes to be finished by year’s end, although now it likely will not be. I may release it as a multiple-part series of novellas or through Amazon Vella, but I won’t be certain until The Savage Noble is completed.

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Link-O-Rama #2: Blogs, Sites, Podcasts & More

Posted on May 25, 2021March 31, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Blogs and Sites That Are Bodice Ripper or Old-School Historical Romance Friendly

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Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey

Posted on May 19, 2021September 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Johanna Lindsey was one of my favorite romance authors. Her books had defiant heroines, heroes in pursuit, laughter, and love. Lindsey’s covers were beautiful. Her romance novels deserve to be remembered for the fun, thrilling stories they were!

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A Closer Look at Cover Artist: H. Tom Hall

Posted on May 17, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We take a closer look at the career of legendary artist H Tom Hall, who designed covers for Shanna, Interview with the Vampire, The Thorn Birds and more.

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Words of Love: How to Say “I Love You” in 10 Different Languages

Posted on May 13, 2021June 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Old-school historical romances were quite diverse in settings, ranging all over the world in every nation. In my time reading these books, I’ve come across several ways to say “my love,” “my beloved,” or “my darling” in various languages. Expressing love is a universal feeling that transcends language barriers. In different cultures and languages, there…

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