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Visiting the Hmm Collective – Podcast
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Hmm Collective podcast to talk all things QUEEN OF NONE.
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A Love letter to a House of Worth Victorian Tea-Gown – 1897
Sometimes I fall in a love with a dress. And sometimes I fall in love with the person who wore it. Sometimes it's both.
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Jacquard, Brocade, and Computers
You may have heard the terms "jacquard" or "brocade" -- but what do they have to do with computers?
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The Lure of Timeless Taffeta
A look at the shimmering, sumptuous silk that has its own sound and has donned everything from the most ornate gowns to hot air balloons.
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All About Chintz
1 – So! Chintz. You’ve probably heard the term “chintzy” and you’re thinking 1980s upholstery or prom dresses with puffy sleeves. And you’re right. Sort of. We have George Eliot to thank for the term, it turns out. But this fabric is far from European: it’s from India. 2 – The name comes from the Hindi word “chint” — which means “spotted” & is a kind of calico. It was produced on cotton & printed with wood blocks or sometimes painted by hand. Some early chintz even had a glaze on it to stiffen the material (ideal for upholstery). 3 – Some say that chinz rose to popularity in India…
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Virtual Book Release: Come Celebrate QUEEN OF NONE With me!
Come on by and help celebrate Queen of None with me!
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LIbrary Journal Reviews Queen of None
Library Journal reviews Queen of None.
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Here, There, and Everywhere: Queen of None Link Roundups!
The week has flown by -- it's already been seven days since QUEEN OF NONE came into the world. Here's where I've been!
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Queen of None is Out Today!
It's been over ten years in the making, but Queen of None is finally here.
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Take the Queen of None – Which Arthurian Character Are You? Quiz
Who likes a good quiz? Especially one about Arthurian characters...
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All About Arthur and Guinevere
Celebrating the (in)famous couple through the ages.
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Enter the Goodreads Giveaway for Queen of None!
Do you like free books? I mean, they’re just about my favorite thing in the world, aside from like… tea and cheese and fountain pens. I’m happy to report that if you head on over to Goodreads for a chance to win a free signed copy of Queen of None. That’s right! Personalized by yours truly! You can also request a signed bookplate if you’ve already got a book on order, and email me at contact@nataniabarron.com. I’ll do my best to send it to you. Tomorrow is Day 10, and there’s some more exciting stuff happening! Video interviews! Recipes! More memes! Meanwhile, here’s a teaser trailer of the first part…
