I can’t remember why this scene was deleted, but I can guess it was because of story flow. After Cora wakes up in Flynn’s tent, hungover and failing to remember much, they argue and she storms out. To bring them together again,… Read More
I’ve gotten this question before, and the answer is yes. So what is the question? “Have I ever used real women as inspiration for my characters?” Anyone who knows my dad knows he likes to tell stories. One afternoon while visiting my… Read More
Want to do something fun today? Take a few minutes to figure out what your Burlesque name would be. I know what you’re thinking: what is she talking about? Why would I want to do that? Well, honestly, I don’t really know… Read More
While it was hard to put slang in a couple of my historical romance novels, one of them it was an absolute must! One simply doesn’t write a novel set in the roaring 1920’s and not use the slang people spoke back… Read More
When I took my research trip to Montgomery, I had wanted to stop by Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum in Memphis. Unfortunately, time got away from us and we couldn’t stop. I still would love to visit the place, though. Maybe one… Read More
While I was writing and researching my debut novel, The Woman on the Painted Horse, I took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama. Yes, I know the picture say Arkansas, we just didn’t stop for pictures with the Alabama sign. Why I have… Read More
I’ve often been asked why I chose to break from the historical romance sub-genre for my fifth novel, The Parking Space. Honestly, the reason is I just wanted a break. Historical romance novels take a lot of time and research and having… Read More
I get asked a lot if I ever put personal information or stories in my novels. Well, the answer to that is “of course”! I love putting personal touches in my writing. It makes it extra fun when friends and family notice… Read More
I remember reading a review for my novel IN THE LAND OF GOLD once that stated that a woman couldn’t have made it up the Klondike trail during the gold rush—especially living through the unbelievable and harsh conditions that I unrealistically created… Read More
One particular question that keeps being asked about my hero, Flynn O’Neil, in my novel IN THE LAND OF GOLD is why did I make him Irish. Honestly? I did it because I love the accent. Yep, that’s why. It’s just that… Read More
Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 12th Anniversary. I can’t believe it’s been 12 years. We met in 2002 at my sister’s work birthday party at Claim Jumper. They worked together and her boss had invited me to the lunch they… Read More
I started my debut novel, The Woman on the Painted Horse, on September 18, 2009 (Wow, eight years? Where has the time gone?), and while I still have three years left in my contract with Soul Mate Publishing for it, I’d be… Read More
Early September brought in the review I’d been waiting for. I’m happy to say that A Road Paved in Copper received 4 Stars from InD’tale Magazine! Abandoned at an orphanage as a young girl, Ava De La Vega had little in the… Read More
I’ve been struggling for months with the blurb to my 2018 release, Through the Eyes of a Captive, and with the help of beta readers, I think I’m ready to make it official. While I do have the cover, I’m not ready… Read More
Originally posted on Romance Novels for the Beach: A historical western romance that sets the glimmering city of San Francisco against the harsh desert of Nevada. What’s it About? Armed with her six-shooter, Ava De La Vega dips the pen into the…
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Posted on July 16, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Deleted Scene ~ In the Land of Gold #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreading #amreadingromance
I can’t remember why this scene was deleted, but I can guess it was because of story flow. After Cora wakes up in Flynn’s tent, hungover and failing to remember much, they argue and she storms out. To bring them together again,… Read More
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Posted on July 2, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
The REAL woman behind A Road Paved in Copper #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #western #amreading
I’ve gotten this question before, and the answer is yes. So what is the question? “Have I ever used real women as inspiration for my characters?” Anyone who knows my dad knows he likes to tell stories. One afternoon while visiting my… Read More
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Posted on June 25, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
What is your Burlesque name? #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreadingromance
Want to do something fun today? Take a few minutes to figure out what your Burlesque name would be. I know what you’re thinking: what is she talking about? Why would I want to do that? Well, honestly, I don’t really know… Read More
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Posted on June 11, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Every Era has it’s Slang ~ 1930’s Slang Words #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreading
While it was hard to put slang in a couple of my historical romance novels, one of them it was an absolute must! One simply doesn’t write a novel set in the roaring 1920’s and not use the slang people spoke back… Read More
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Posted on May 28, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Historical Landmarks ~ Burkel Estate #romance #historicalromance #amreading #amreadingromance
When I took my research trip to Montgomery, I had wanted to stop by Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum in Memphis. Unfortunately, time got away from us and we couldn’t stop. I still would love to visit the place, though. Maybe one… Read More
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Posted on May 7, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
My trip to Montgomery, Alabama #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #civilwar #horses
While I was writing and researching my debut novel, The Woman on the Painted Horse, I took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama. Yes, I know the picture say Arkansas, we just didn’t stop for pictures with the Alabama sign. Why I have… Read More
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Posted on April 23, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
One Contemporary in a Sea of Historicals #sweetandspicyromance #romance #contemporary #BoraBora
I’ve often been asked why I chose to break from the historical romance sub-genre for my fifth novel, The Parking Space. Honestly, the reason is I just wanted a break. Historical romance novels take a lot of time and research and having… Read More
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Posted on April 9, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
It’s all about keeping it personal . . . #sweetandspicyromance #romance #contemporary #humor #cat #amreadingromance
I get asked a lot if I ever put personal information or stories in my novels. Well, the answer to that is “of course”! I love putting personal touches in my writing. It makes it extra fun when friends and family notice… Read More
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Posted on March 19, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Women of the Klondike #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreadingromance #writing #Klondike
I remember reading a review for my novel IN THE LAND OF GOLD once that stated that a woman couldn’t have made it up the Klondike trail during the gold rush—especially living through the unbelievable and harsh conditions that I unrealistically created… Read More
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Posted on March 12, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Ah, the luck of the Irish #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreadingromance #amreading
One particular question that keeps being asked about my hero, Flynn O’Neil, in my novel IN THE LAND OF GOLD is why did I make him Irish. Honestly? I did it because I love the accent. Yep, that’s why. It’s just that… Read More
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Posted on February 26, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Happy 12th Anniversary to Us! #anniversary #12thanniversary #marriage #wedding
Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 12th Anniversary. I can’t believe it’s been 12 years. We met in 2002 at my sister’s work birthday party at Claim Jumper. They worked together and her boss had invited me to the lunch they… Read More
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Posted on November 27, 2017 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Debut Novel, Take Two #sweetandspicyromance #writing #amwriting #romance #historicalromance
I started my debut novel, The Woman on the Painted Horse, on September 18, 2009 (Wow, eight years? Where has the time gone?), and while I still have three years left in my contract with Soul Mate Publishing for it, I’d be… Read More
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Posted on September 25, 2017 by authorangelachristinaarcher
InD’tale Review ~ A Road Paved in Copper #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #Nevada #mining #amreading
Early September brought in the review I’d been waiting for. I’m happy to say that A Road Paved in Copper received 4 Stars from InD’tale Magazine! Abandoned at an orphanage as a young girl, Ava De La Vega had little in the… Read More
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Posted on September 18, 2017 by authorangelachristinaarcher
Through the Eyes of a Captive ~ Book Blurb #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #nativeamericanromance
I’ve been struggling for months with the blurb to my 2018 release, Through the Eyes of a Captive, and with the help of beta readers, I think I’m ready to make it official. While I do have the cover, I’m not ready… Read More
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Posted on June 6, 2017 by authorangelachristinaarcher
A Road Paved in Copper by Angela Christina Archer
Originally posted on Romance Novels for the Beach:
A historical western romance that sets the glimmering city of San Francisco against the harsh desert of Nevada. What’s it About? Armed with her six-shooter, Ava De La Vega dips the pen into the…