http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/ en-us 2006-03-30T18:25:25-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2006/03/love_scenes_bef.html I'm not going to go into a lot of detail on bad breath through the ages here. The thought is rather revolting, really. Instead, I thought I'd share a list of ways people once kept it fresh, either by chewing... Food & Beverage sorsha 2006-03-30T18:25:25-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2006/01/historic_recipe.html Ever wonder what people ate back then? Perhaps you're just curious or maybe you want to throw a theme party and wiggle into that corset you bought at renaissance faire and have never worn since. Sometimes it's difficult to adapt... Food & Beverage sorsha 2006-01-17T17:24:43-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/12/how_did_one_mak.html The other day, I was searching for some historically accurate professions that might have existed in the Regency period and before. Something other than butcher, baker and candlestick-maker, that is. And then the following website fell into my lap while... Banking & Trade sorsha 2005-12-04T18:03:08-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/12/keeping_cool_fr.html How did people keep things cold before fridges were invented? Well, there were several ways. First, people used root cellars or cold cellars. A root cellar was an underground room that had a very consistent cool temperature. These cellars were... Daily Life sorsha 2005-12-01T16:47:51-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/11/horse_help.html Almost any historical romance out there is going to have at least one horse in it. They were a primary method of transportation up until almost the 20th century. If your characters are doing any traveling, then Julia Ross's Horse... Transportation sorsha 2005-11-17T20:35:25-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/11/reflections_of.html I have never personally experienced war and I hope you haven’t either. I felt particularly unqualified to describe how war is, how it feels, what it’s like, and what it does to someone who is there. Not to mention what... History - Wars sorsha 2005-11-15T20:14:05-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/11/romance_authors.html What better way to get some insight on romance writing than to go straight to the source. Lots of romance authors have websites nowadays, and many are not just aimed at their readers, but aspiring writers as well! The Library... Writers On Writing sorsha 2005-11-10T21:45:57-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/11/daily_life_in_t.html Just what does 'Get along, little doggy' mean, anyway? If you're interested in writing about living and loving in the wild, wild west, then this list of research materials is for you! Here you'll find all you need to know... Daily Life sorsha 2005-11-09T13:38:33-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/05/the_history_of.html Food & Beverage sorsha 2005-05-05T16:12:28-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2005/04/some_books_on_d.html Daily Life sorsha 2005-04-26T17:13:44-08:00 http://www.rakesandrogues.com/writers/archives/2004/08/regency_victori.html The following is a list of some of the best Regency and Victorian Period Fashion sites found on the web:... Fashion sorsha 2004-08-01T14:14:33-08:00