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.
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Updates #7
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!
Why Read Romance? The Hero, Heroine, or Love Story?
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?
Where to Find Vintage Books: A Collector’s Dilemma
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!
Authors We Have a Love-Hate Relationship With: Rosanne Bittner
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.
Updates #6
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.
Link-O-Rama #2: Blogs, Sites, Podcasts & More
Blogs and Sites That Are Bodice Ripper or Old-School Historical Romance Friendly
Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey
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!
A Closer Look at Cover Artist: H. Tom Hall
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.
Words of Love: How to Say “I Love You” in 10 Different Languages
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…









